Weld likely on brink of quitting (NY) gov race

[brooklynite]

ALBANY - Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bill Weld, embarrassed by his weak showing at last week's GOP convention, could bow out of the race as early as today, sources said.

"His heart is telling him to stay in and fight, but his head is taking the more rational kind of approach," said a Weld adviser, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "So he is going to speak to his wife and take the evening to think about it."

The former Massachusetts governor is to announce his decision soon, possibly today, the sources said.

...snip...

Whoever wins will likely have to face Democrat Eliot Spitzer, who is far ahead of both men in the polls.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/story/424048p-357807c.html

A pity. I know Faso doesn't have a prayer, but watching the Republicans try to have a primary would have been top-flight entertainment.

[rodeodance]

1. start the bowing.

....could bow out of the race as early as today, sources said.

[brooklynite]

2. AP: Weld set to exit N.Y. governor's race

ALBANY, N.Y. - Bill Weld, the former Massachusetts governor, has decided to drop his bid for governor of New York, according to two sources informed of the decision.


The two sources spoke on condition of anonymity because Weld wanted to make the announcement publicly himself on Tuesday. Weld scheduled a news conference at his Manhattan headquarters.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060606/ap_on_el_gu/new_york_governor_3