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Gibson’s Possibilities Explored
For Governor, And vs. Gillibrand

U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, addresses an Oneonta crowd at a New Year's Eve commemoration of former Mayor Miller at Foothills.  (allotsego.com photo)
U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, addresses an Oneonta crowd at a New Year’s Eve commemoration of former Mayor Miller at Foothills. (allotsego.com photo)

Under the headline, “Can This Republican Conquer NY For The GOP,” the National Journal has posted an article examining not only whether Otsego County’s Congressman Chris Gibson can run for governor, but whether he and run against and beat U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY.

The Journal points to his “moderate, bipartisan” record, and also on the 65-35 trouncing he gave well-watered Facebook spouse Sean Eldridge last November, when Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino captured only 40 percent of the statewide vote.

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