DCCC Chairman Van Hollen Predicts Victory In NY-20

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DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen has put out this statement regarding tonight’s deadlocked special election for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s former House seat — predicting that Murphy will only expand his lead as the absentee ballots are counted, and pretty much declaring victory:

“From 21 points down to securing a majority of the vote tonight, congratulations to Scott Murphy who ran an extraordinary campaign focused on his record as a successful businessman who helped to create jobs and his strong support for President Obama’s economic recovery act. As votes continue to be counted, we’re confident that Scott Murphy will expand his lead.

“Scott Murphy’s strong showing in this district where Republicans outnumber Democrats by more than 70,000 represents a rejection of the obstructionist agenda and scare tactics that have become the hallmark of House Republicans.”

At this point, the race really comes down to which party had the better absentee ballot operation. Van Hollen is voicing a confident tone here.

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