Tedisco exploring Murphy rematch

Republican James Tedisco said Thursday he has been meeting with county GOP chairmen in the 20th District to discuss a possible rematch next year against U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.

“I enjoy being a public servant and I’m looking at the atmosphere now,” said Tedisco, a state Assemblyman from Glenville. “And it certainly has changed since when I ran for congressman in the short eight week election.”

Murphy won a March 31 special election with just over 50 percent of the vote.

The race was so close that counting and recounting of ballots went on for nearly a month after election day.

Tedisco said in a telephone interview that he has been meeting with the 10 county chairmen to analyze mistakes his campaign made  in the special election and to discuss how the mood of the country may be changing.

“I think I’ve met or talked with all of them,” he said.

Tedisco said he does not have any set timeframe to make a decision about the November 2010 election.

“As I said, we’re weighing our options.” he said.
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