The three way race has attracted national attention, with the GOP split down the middle. Most conservatives have supported Hoffman. Polls in late October show support for liberal Republican candidate [[Dede Scozzafava]]'s is fast evaporating, as independents move to the Conservative candidate Hoffman and Republicans divided. Democrat [[Bill Owens]] is carrying the traditional Democratic vote and is tied with Hoffman; observers expect a very close race.<ref> See [http://www.dailykos.com/statepoll/2009/10/28/NY/408 Oct 26-28 poll data]</ref> | The three way race has attracted national attention, with the GOP split down the middle. Most conservatives have supported Hoffman. Polls in late October show support for liberal Republican candidate [[Dede Scozzafava]]'s is fast evaporating, as independents move to the Conservative candidate Hoffman and Republicans divided. Democrat [[Bill Owens]] is carrying the traditional Democratic vote and is tied with Hoffman; observers expect a very close race.<ref> See [http://www.dailykos.com/statepoll/2009/10/28/NY/408 Oct 26-28 poll data]</ref> |