Twenty-Ninth District Congressional Race Rated a Toss-Up by Noted Political Scientists

Noted University of Virginia Political Scientist Larry J. Sabato has listed the Congressional race in New York's 29th district as one of just 13 "toss-ups" heading into the 2010 elections. The contest between Corning Mayor Tom Reed and incumbent Congressman Eric J.J. Massa was rated as a "toss up" in Sabato and Isaac Woods latest "Crystal Ball" released last week. Sabato is noted for his accuracy and independence."

 

It's exciting to see that experts view this as a top-tier race," Reed said. "They are looking at voting history and party unification behind our candidacy. Our message of ending the negative, self-preserving politics practiced in Washington is resonating with voters. It's encouraging to get this kind of non-partisan recognition."

 

"Eric Massa's unyielding devotion to government run health care and his personal attacks on me are drawing people to our campaign," Reed said. "We're seeing a spike in donors and volunteers."

 

The local Congressional contest was also listed in a 9/13/09 New York Times report on which districts could switch parties in 2010.

 

For more information on Reed's campaign and a link to the Sabato report, please visit www.TomReedforCongress.com.