Buffalo, NY (WBEN) With Chris Jacobs entering the race for NY27 about a year ahead of a primary, is it too soon to throw a hat into the ring?
Speaking of money, Levinthal says expect a lesson learned from the McMurray showdown to apply in 2020. "This is something Democrats are kicking themselves over. In 2018, there was no national money toward Nate McMurray. Had there been a push, like from a superPAC, these groups that can raise and spend unlimited amounts or the national Democratic party, you could have been looking at flipping NY 27 to the Democrats instead of the Republicans. Democrats have learned their lesson and they're not going to make the same mistake if this becomes a compeititve race," says Levinthal.
Levinthal notes it may be some time before a Democrat officially declares in NY27.
Rep. Chris Collins begins to lay the groundwork for a potential re-election bid
Congressman Collins sent s fundraising email to supporters Tuesday morning, that indicated his intent to run for a 5th term, while at the same time, attacking Republican challenger State Senator Chris Jacobs.
"With the radical Left laser-focused on resistance and obstruction," Collins said, "President Trump needs allies in Congress now more than ever."
Collins, who remains under federal indictment for insider trading charges, continued by saying, "Chris Jacobs may act like he’s that type of ally – but in reality, he’s a Never-Trumper who will say and do anything to get elected to his next office."
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Dave Levinthal is not surprised to see Collins taking this step. "You have to assume he's running. If he bow's out, that's another story. But in the meantime, he has to fundraise and lay the groundwork, especially if there's going to be a competitive primary and general election.
Levinthal says the game begins now. "There's a permanent congressional election just like there's a permanent presidential election in competitive districts.