... after careful consideration of the circumstances and conditions as they exist surrounding the race, including the now shortened time frame available to run an aggressive and effective campaign, I will not seek my party's nomination. |
having a very difficult time. |
I never thought I'd see the date when our clout in Washington would be so diminished as it is now, ... She [Clinton] has not been able to produce because she's not in the party in power in Washington. |
I will take my years in Washington and New York state and compare it with Clinton any day, on substance, ... Forget about all the glitz and glamour. I've built up a record that qualifies me to do this run. You need a credible candidate with a strong background and no baggage. |
I'm getting outstanding feedback from Conservative Party chairs. I met only one who supports Pirro, ... She (Pirro) can't win against Clinton without Conservative Party support. |
In 2000, it was very knee jerk, |
In 2000, it was very knee jerk. It's now, 'What have you got to offer against her. |
Ms. Pirro's limited record and her positions on the issues will prevent her from motivating Republican and Conservative voters. |
Now is not the time for politics, ... Now is a time for New York and America to help those in dire need. |
That is a looming disaster for our party to have a candidate who only gets the support of the Republican Party. |
The dislike is still there, but the people out there were disappointed once, |
The governor is the leader of the Republican Party. Out of respect for his position and his decision, I have decided to stop my campaign for the United States Senate. |
The senator is grandstanding, not to provide solutions but to advance her presidential ambitions, |
To be sure this will not be a listening tour. I am a New Yorker, ... In the coming months, I look forward to showing New Yorkers that they can be better served. |
We'll support whoever the Republican nominee is, but we expect to be that nominee, |