Doug Hoffman 'Un-Concedes' From NY-23 Special Election

Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman said on Glenn Beck's radio show Monday that he was "un-conceding" the special election in New York's 23rd district if possible.

While Hoffman's opponent, Democrat Bill Owens, has already been sworn into Congress, a routine review of the election has revealed Owen's marginal over Hoffman narrowing from 5,800 to 3,026 votes.

Hoffman, who conceded the special election under the impression he had incurred a significant loss to Owens on November 3, now wants to be rescind his forfeit.

When Hoffman was pushed by Beck if he was "officially un-conceding" the race, Hoffman responded, "If that's possible, yes."

While it is unlikely that Hoffman will be emerge victorious in the NY-23 race, he told Beck that he is optimistic on the outcome of the election.

Via ThinkProgress comes audio from Beck's program:

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Comments

[jsgaetano]

The Teabaggers were right- this guy IS a true conservative. A whiny, crying, shrill puling baby conservative, just like all of them.

[lesterbud]

And this just in...
"Doug Hoffman is in considerable pain due to waiting for Glenn Beck's permission to go to the bathroom. When contacted, Beck assured reporters that permission would be granted once Hoffman agreed to perform certain unspecified "favors"."

[Itsmyland2]

Dude - You lost! It doesn't matter what you or Glenn Blech think. You lost, the other guy has been sworn in.

[ctman47]

Hoffman/Beck game plan

Concede
Unconcede
Secede

[grf67]

Who is running the GOP? beck or limbaugh?

[lesterbud]

Excellent!

[jsgaetano]

I say we give them both chainsaws and let them fight it out.

[mcmutter]

Be honest now. Does Doug look like he has "the right stuff" ?

[mmaza]

Has everyone with a brain left this party?

[escribacat]

Tell me this guy isn't related to Marshal Applewhite from heaven's gate -- you know, the comet people:

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS288&=&q=marshall+applewhite&btnG=Google+Search

[mcmutter]

apparently twins separated at birth....

[pantherburns]

This guy gets the Alfred E. Neuman "What Me Worry" award uncontested.

[JHancock]

"While it is unlikely that Hoffman will be emerge victorious in the NY-23 race, he told Beck that he is optimistic on the outcome of the election"

Thought he said "the erection".. This guy is such a dufus he listens to Glenn Beck. They really have to start requiring some sort of intelligent test for people to run for Congress.

[mcmutter]

...no brain required....

[sjones66]

They're running Palin for President....so, yeah. Not a lot of intelligence requirements in the GOP these days.

[zsja]

they really do live in their own little world, don't they?!

[bereasonable0]

Maybe Glenn will let you clean his blackboard after your done making an a$$ out of yourself Doug.

[niblik]

Dear Mr Hoffman,

No "Take-backsies"! You already conceded...

[Lizaxyz]

Million Fax March

http://www.peaceteam.net/action/pnum1020.php

Sign and pass it on...

PS The video is good too!

[Billar]

Doug and Glen did you know that you can pan fry slices of mush then serve with pancake syrup?

[pantherburns]

Had to fan for that salivating visual.