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Area nonprofits connect with members of the community at first-ever Disabilities Awareness Day at Wilton Mall
Saratogian 12-10-11
Gibson on Payroll Tax
Post Star 11-30-2011
U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson-sponsored bill that expands broadband internet access to more rural areas is signed into law
Saratogian 11-21-2011
Gibson: losing seats disappointing
WNYT 1-1-2011
One thorny issue facing New York legislators in the New Year is Congressional redistricting. Thanks to a dwindling population, New York State will lose two seats in the House of Representatives starting in 2013.
Reducing regulation is one of Gibson’s many goals
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 1-3-2011
Chris Gibson says reducing "impediments to growth" in the economy is at the top of his list of goals in Congress. "The number-one priority is to get the private-sector economy going," Gibson, a Kinderhook Republican who takes office today and will be sworn in Wednesday, said in an interview Friday.
Articles From Prior To 2011
Gibson sets sights on healthcare law's repeal
Daily Freeman 12-31-2010
Following a tour of Dutchess County health care facilities, U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson on Thursday reiterated his hope to repeal the healthcare overhaul legislation approved by Congress this year and said he is concerned that the country does not have enough doctors.
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Job creation tops agenda for Tonko, Gibson
WRGB 12-30-2010
The Capital Region's congressional delegation will focus on putting more Americans back to work in the coming term, both lawmakers said this week.
'Truly a gem' of a place
New congressman tours Nanotech complex and sees potential for job creation
Times Union 12-31-2010
Newly elected Congressman Chris Gibson got his first close look at the Albany Nanotech complex Thursday, and came away suitably impressed.
Gibson discusses earmarks
Post Star 12-30-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson said at a recent Post-Star editorial board meeting that he won’t be requesting earmarks during the next two years. But he doesn’t support permanently eliminating the earmark process.
New congressman, Gibson, plans to sleep in his D.C. office
Kingston Freeman 12-27-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson plans to make his Washington, D.C., office his home when in the nation’s capital, eschewing paying rent on an apartment or house.
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Chris Gibson for president?
Post Star 12-29-2010
He lives in Kinderhook, the village where Martin Van Buren was born. And he frequently quotes Herbert Hoover. Should U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, run for president himself some day? State Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward , R-Willsboro, thinks so.
Gibson on energy policy
Post Star 12-28-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson spoke about energy policy during a recent meeting with The Post-Star editorial board. During the campaign I talked about I support an ‘all of the above’ energy strategy and plan," he said during the Dec. 16 meeting. "What’s important on this is when you look at the various components is to have profitability really be essential in your decision making on this."
Riding the Republican wave
Times Union 12-22-2010
Chris Gibson started making the rounds in earnest in March. The retired Army colonel from Kinderhook had started thinking about a run against Rep. Scott Murphy the previous summer, but in meeting with Republican and Conservative committee people he learned just how deep the sense of political dissatisfaction was.
Owens glad DADT repealed; Gibson has concerns
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 12-20-2010
Republican Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel who was recently elected to represent New York’s 20th Congressional District, said on the radio program the Capitol Pressroom Monday morning he is "concerned" about implementing the policy
After their own service, Gibson and Owens divided on Don't Ask Don't Tell
North County Public Radio 12-21-2010
In the coming months, rank-and-file service-members will be dealing with big changes in the military culture, now that don’t-ask-don’t-tell has been repealed.
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Retired 82nd colonel to be sworn in as U.S. representative
Fayetteville Observer 12-19-2019
On Jan. 5, less than a year after he took a brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division to Haiti, Chris Gibson will be sworn in as a member of the 112th Congress.
Editorial: Congressman starting off on the right foot
Post star 12-18-2010
Local voters who were looking for a congressman who likes to dress up as an Indian and throw tea into harbors will be disappointed in what Chris Gibson had to say on Thursday.
But for those were looking for a representative who expressed an openness to compromise and to seek bipartisan cooperation on issues ranging from military spending to tax policy, then our new congressman should prove to be just what the voters were looking for.
Solar savings on the farm
WNYT 12-18-2010
It's not just milk, beef and organic cheese that Beatrice Berle is making on her 600-acre Hoosick farm. It is also electricity.Berle recently installed a 7.7 kilowatt solar panel system that produces power even on cloudy, cold, snowy days.
Solar power launched at local farm
Bennington Banner 12-18-2010
Congressman-elect Chris Gibson spoke Friday at the commissioning of a 7.74-kilowatt solar energy system at the Berle Farm in east Hoosick.
Gibson settles in, while Murphy muddles on
North Country Public Radio 12-17-2010
After a fierce and sometimes bitter election campaign, there appears to be some movement to the middle in the 20th congressional district, which stretches through the North Country to Lake Placid and Saranac Lake.
Gibson backs tax plan, hopes compromise will continue
Post Star 12-17-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, on Thursday endorsed the tax cut package President Obama is attempting to push through Congress. "So, I do support the compromise that's before the Congress right now," he said, speaking of legislation the Senate approved on Wednesday and the House was discussing on Thursday.
Gibson on Ag, Armed Services committees
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 12-17-2010
Incoming Republican Congressman Chris Gibson will be on two of the same committees as Scott Murphy and Kirsten Gillibrand, the Democrats who represented New York's 20th District before him.
Rep.-elect Gibson appointed to Armed Services, Agriculture committees
Troy Record 12-17-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, will serve on the House of Representatives’ Armed Services and Agriculture committees when he takes office in early January. Gibson, who will be sworn into office on Jan. 5 with the rest of the 112th Congress, called it an "honor" to serve on two committees he said were particularly important to himself and the 20th Congressional District.
Gibson, other officials talk about region's future
Catskill Daily Mail 12-16-2010
Congressman-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, and assemblymen Marcus Molinaro, R,C,I-Red Hook, and Peter Lopez, R,C,I-Schoharie, appeared at the Hudson Elks Lodge Friday morning for a town hall-style meeting in which Gibson outlined some of his plans for when he takes office and residents posed questions about a range of topics.
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Gibson to serve on House Agriculture and Armed Services committees in 2011
The Saratogian 12-16-2010
Congressman-Elect Chris Gibson will serve on the House Agriculture and Armed Services committees, his two top choices, in 2011, his spokesperson announced today.
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Congressman-Elect Chris Gibson outlines plans for Washington
WNYT 12-13-2010
The vote Chris Gibson cast for himself, on election day, now likely seems like the least important of his political career. When the retired Army is sown into the 112th Congress next month he faces the responsibility of fixing our failing economy,
Gibson talks with his district
WNYT 12-10-2010
Congressman Elect Chris Gibson just submitted paperwork to suspend his military pension.
It’s a small savings for the federal government, at $68,000…but the retired Colonel says he plans to "lead by example."
Gibson, Molinaro, Lopez talk plans with the public
Catskill Daily Mail 12-11-2010
Congressman-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, and assemblymen Marcus Molinaro, R,C,I-Red Hook, and Peter Lopez, R,C,I-Schoharie, appeared at the Hudson Elks Lodge Friday morning for a town hall-style meeting in which Gibson outlined some of his plans for when he takes office and residents posed questions about a range of topics.
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U.S. Rep-elect Gibson pledges reform of 'paternalistic' law
DailyFreeman 12-11-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson said growing the economy by repealing "paternalistic legislation" is his top priority. Gibson spoke Friday with Hudson Valley residents in the 20th Congressional District in a session hosted by state Assemblyman Marc Molinaro, R-Red Hook, at the New Horizons Resource Office.
Gibson meets with Columbia and Dutchess County residents
Midhudsonnews.com 12-11-2010
Growing the economy is the number one priority to Congressman-elect Chris Gibson. He spoke with Hudson Valley residents in the 20th Congressional District Friday during a meet and greet hosted by Assemblyman Marc Molinaro at the New Horizons Resource Office in Pleasant Valley.
Gibson hires communications director
Post Star 12-8-10
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, on Monday announced he has hired Stephanie Valle, a Clifton Park native, as communications director.
Former McHugh spokeswoman now Gibson's
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 12-6-10
Stephanie Valle, who used to be ex-Congressman (now Army secretary) John McHugh's spokeswoman, was just hired to be Congressman-elect Chris Gibson's.
Gibson's victory over Murphy, who had larger war chest, follows trend
Post Star 12-3-10
The recent 20th Congressional District race followed a pattern of the district's last three regular congressional races in which the candidate who spent the most money lost.
Morning Read: Rep.-elect Gibson wants caution on repealing "DADT"
North County Public Radio 12-1-10
One of the North Country's new Republican congressman is a former Army colonel. Rep. Chris Gibson has suggested in the past that he himself administered the don't ask-don't tell policy.
Gibson excited for tour of duty on Capitol Hill
Poughkeepsie Journal 11-29-10
Republican Rep.-elect Chris Gibson sees his upcoming term in the House of Representatives as a two-year deployment.The 46-year-old retired Army colonel served four combat tours in Iraq and was deployed three other times, including a humanitarian mission to Haiti.
Steve Bulger will be Gibson's district director
Times Union 11-29-10
Steve Bulger, a Clifton Park native and resident who ran Rep.-elect Chris Gibson’s campaign in Saratoga County, will serve as the Republican freshman’s district director.
Congressman-elect Gibson addsanother former Solomon aide to his staff
Daily Gazzette 11-27-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson has tapped a secondformer Gerald B.H. Solomon aide for his 18-member staff. Mark Westcott of Queensbury was named regional representative serving Warren,Washington and Essex counties. His father, Dr. Robert Westcott, was finance chairman for most of Solomon’scampaigns, and Mark Westcott started working for the late congressman as anintern and then handled constituent relations and case work in Washington.
Another Solomon Alumnus Named to Gibson's Staff
Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Congressman-elect Chris Gibson has named a Queensbury native and former member of the late Rep. Gerald Solomon's staff to be his representative for the North Country.
Gibson adds local staff
Post Star 11-24-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mark Westcott of Queensbury as the congressman's regional representative covering Warren, Washington and Essex counties.
Gibson Names Area Chief
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11-23-2010
Congressman-elect Chris Gibson has named his regional representative for the North Country area of his district (Essex, Warren and Washington counties).
No "suite" win for Gibson in House Office Lottery
Times Union 11-19-2010
He may have won the Nov. 2 election, but Chris Gibson didn’t come out ahead in a different race today — the all-important House office lottery that determines where new lawmakers will work on Capitol Hill for the next two years.
Just-elected Gibson details extensive to-do list
CBS WRGB 11-18-2010
A little more than two weeks after his election, Chris Gibson has an extensive to-do list before he's sworn in as a member of the 112th Congress which begins Jan. 5.
Gibson spoke with CBS 6 by phone Thursday afternoon from Washington, DC.
REP.-ELECT GIBSON GETS FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
NewsOK.com
Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-N.Y., is halfway through a week-long congressional boot camp complete with briefings on how to navigate ethics rules, lectures on managing Capitol Hill offices and mingling with House leaders.
Gibson gets crash course in Congress
Times Union 11-17-2010
Chris Gibson and five other newly elected lawmakers from New York are in Washington, D.C. this week to get a crash course in Congress, complete with lectures on setting up Capitol Hill offices, navigating ethics rules and hiring staff.
Murphy, Gibson meet up in DC
Times Union 11-17-2010
Rep.-elect Chris Gibson is in Washington this week for freshman orientation, and today met with outgoing Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, to discuss a transition.
Gibson readies House 'tour'
Times Union 11-13-2010
Chris Gibson stood farthest from the town supervisor, closer to two Cub Scouts and an uniformed Army major than the phalanx of other elected officials lined up in front of a Veterans Day ceremony.
From Military Service to Government Service
Fox Business Network 11-11-2010
Army veteran Chris Gibson and former Marine Michael Grimm on how they feel their military service helped them win in the midterm elections.
Gibson Wants Three Committee Seats
Times Union 11-12-2010
Congressman-elect Chris Gibson is a 24-year military, but his top choice for a committee assignment is Agriculture. "In order, Agriculture, and the House Armed Services Committee," Gibson said in an interview earlier this week.
Chris Gibson = Jerry Solomon redux
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 11-11-2010
The Glens Falls Chronicle has an interesting article in this week’s issue, tracing the connections between Congressman-elect Chris Gibson and the late Rep. Jerry Solomon, who represented the district for two decades. "Chris is Jerry’s kind of guy," Mrs. Freda Solomon, the congressman’s widow, told the Chronicle’s Gordon Woodworth. "He would have been very proud and pleased to endorse him, and campaign for him."
Congressman-elect Gibson names Spa City native chief of staff
The Saratogian 11-10-2010
KINDERHOOK — In a Tuesday morning release, Congressman-elect Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) named Saratoga Springs native Steve Stallmer as his chief of staff.
Gibson announces chief of staff
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11-09-2010
Congressman-elect Chris Gibson announced today that Saratoga Springs native Steve Stallmer will be his chief of staff.
Gibson names Chief of Staff
Times Union 11-09-2010
Saratoga Springs native Steve Stallmer will serve as Chris Gibson’s chief of staff, a spokesman for the congressman-elect announced today.
Gibson Names Chief of Staff
Post Star 11-09-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, on Tuesday announced that Saratoga Springs native Steve Stallmer will serve as his chief of staff.
Republican Life Found in New York
Wall Street Journal 11-07-2010
At the top of the ticket, New York Republicans were trounced on Tuesday. Baseball bat-wielding Carl Paladino was thumped by Democrat Andrew Cuomo in the gubernatorial race, and GOP challengers to Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand suffered similar double-digit drubbings. But upstate and down ballot, Republicans are seeing reason for hope.
New York Wrap in a New York Minute
National Review online 11-04-2010
Conservatives should be elated by the news from NY-19 and NY-20. There, two cerebral and accomplished Republican candidates, Nan Hayworth and Chris Gibson, respectively, unseated Democratic incumbents.
The New Vets in Congress
The Daily Beast 11-04-2010
Chris Gibson ran for Congress in New York's 20th District after an Army career that included four combat tours in Iraq and a humanitarian relief mission in Haiti after the country's devastating earthquake.
Gibson: Honored to have support of voters
The Daily Star 11-04-2010
The day after his sweeping win in the 20th Congressional District race, Republican Chris Gibson was on a tight schedule after three hours of sleep.
112th Congress: Chris Gibson, R-N.Y. (20th District)
CQ Politics 11-03-2010
A retired colonel, Gibson spent nearly a quarter-century in the Army before retiring earlier this year to pursue a political career. But Gibson doesn't want to be typecast in Congress as a military man. He says his first priority is to help repair the ailing economy, particularly the hard-hit farm sector of his upstate district. That means cutting taxes and burdensome regulations while expanding free trade, Gibson says.
Why He Matters
The Washington Post's Who Runs the Gov 11-03-2010
In the 2010 election, Chris Gibson, a retired soldier, ousted Rep. Scott Murphy (D) in New York's 20th district. It was an upset for Gibson, who had trailed badly in the polls.
Republicans oust House Democrats across New York
The Wall Street Journal 11-03-2011
NEW YORK — Republicans ousted at least five House Democrats across New York as the antiestablishment, anti-incumbent wave sweeping midterm elections reached into one of the nation's most reliably blue states.
GOP Gibson beats Murphy to pick up Albany-area House seat
CBS6 WRGB 11-03-2010
NEW YORK -- Republicans picked up an Albany-area House seat from Democrats. GOP candidate Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel, defeated Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy. Murphy narrowly won the seat last year after then-Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand was appointed to the Senate.
Chris Gibson Speaks With Good Day New York
My Fox NY 11-03-2010
MYFOXNY.COM - In the race for Congress in the 20th District of New York, Chris Gibson-R, defeated Scott Murphy-D. Good Day New York spoke with Gibson on the morning after his victory.
20th Congressional District: Republican Gibson takes seat from Murphy
The Poughkeepsie Journal 11-03-2010
Creating jobs, reducing red tape and extending tax cuts are among the priorities of Republican Chris Gibson, who was elected Tuesday to represent the 20th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
Gibson heading to Washington
WNYT Channel 13 News 11-03-2010
KINDERHOOK - The first order of business for Congressman-elect Chris Gibson is job creation in upstate New York. Gibson says in order to create jobs, he needs to make Congress aware of the atmosphere in New York's 20th Congressional District.
Gibson unseats Murphy in Congress
Register-Star 11-03-2010
KINDERHOOK — Chris Gibson, a retired U.S. Army colonel and Ichabod Crane graduate, unseated freshman U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy by a margin of 56 to 44 percent in the 20th Congressional District race Tuesday. At 1:04 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Gibson campaign reported the results as 109,444 votes for Gibson to 87,699 for Murphy, with 92 percent of the total in.
HOUSE 20th: Gibson beats incumbent Murphy (update)
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11-03-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS- Chris Gibson is going to be one of the more than 60 new Republicans going to the House of Representatives in January. With 629 of the 10-county 20th Congressional District's 634 precincts reporting, Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, had 122,314 votes, or almost 24,000 more than incumbent Rep. Scott Murphy's 98,489, according to the Times Union's website. This would give Gibson more than 55 percent of the vote.
NY-20 results: Gibson wins all but Essex
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 11-03-2010
APPROACHING RENSSELAER — Chris Gibson cruised to an easy, 55-45 victory over Rep. Scott Murphy last night, winning every county in the district except for Essex. Here’s a spreadsheet — with data from CNN, which has great stuff — showing the individual results.
Gibson bumps Murphy for 20th Congressional District seat
CN Weekly 11-03-2010
After a mere 19 months in office, Glens Falls Democrat Scott Murphy has apparently lost his seat representing New York’s 20th Congressional District to political newcomer Republican Chris Gibson, a Kinderhook native.
20th CD: Gibson defeats Murphy (updated 7:02 a.m.)
Daily Freeman 11-03-2010
After a mere 19 months in office, Glens Falls Democrat Scott Murphy has lost his seat representing New York’s 20th Congressional District to Republican Chris Gibson, a Kinderhook native and political newcomer.
Murphy’s Law
Newsweek 11-03-2010
Murphy was right to be concerned. This week, he lost his reelection bid to Gibson, a retired Army colonel, by a dismal 11 percentage points—one droplet in the historic wave that generated net Republican gains of seven or eight seats in the Senate and roughly 65 seats in the House.
Gibson takes Congressional race
WTEN 11-03-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Congressman-Elect Chris Gibson struck a conciliatory tone on Tuesday night as he cruised to an easy victory over Democratic incumbent Scott Murphy.
Gibson new representative for 20th District
YNN 11-03-2010
NEW YORK STATE -- A retired Army Colonel now takes command of the 20th Congressional district. Political newcomer Republican Chris Gibson beat incumbent democrat Scott Murphy as part of a wave of Republican victories in the House of Representatives.
Gibson unseats Murphy
Register-Star 11-03-2010
Chris Gibson, a retired U.S. Army colonel and Ichabod Crane graduate, unseated freshman U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy by a margin of 56 to 44 percent in the 20th Congressional District race Tuesday.
HOUSE 20th: Gibson beats incumbent Murphy (update)
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 11-03-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS- Chris Gibson is going to be one of the more than 60 new Republicans going to the House of Representatives in January. With 629 of the 10-county 20th Congressional District's 634 precincts reporting, Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, had 122,314 votes, or almost 24,000 more than incumbent Rep. Scott Murphy's 98,489, according to the Times Union's website.
Chris Gibson ousts Scott Murphy to represent 20th Congressional District
Troy Record 11-03-2010
Republican Chris Gibson, aKinderhook native and 46-year-old retired Army colonel, has tossed Glens Falls Democrat Scott Murphy, 40, out of office after a mere 19 months representing New York’s 20th Congressional District.
Gibson bumps Murphy out of 20th Congressional seat
The Saratogian 11-03-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kinderhook Republican Chris Gibson, a 46-year-old retired Army colonel, tossed Glens Falls Democrat Scott Murphy out of office after a mere 19 months representing New York’s 20th Congressional District.
Gibson defeats Murphy in 20th
Times Union 11-03-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- This time there was no question about a win or a loss. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, was handily defeated in his re-election bid Tuesday by Republican challenger Chris Gibson in a race that really wasn't that close.
Gibson beats Murphy in 20th District race for Congress
Poughkeepsie Journal 11-02-2010
Incumbent Scott Murphy, with a little more than a year in office, has lost to political newcomer Chris Gibson in a key race in the battle for control of the House of Representatives by what appears to be a wide margin. The 20th Congressional District race between freshman Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and retired U.S. Army Col. Christopher Gibson, the Republican candidate, shifted drastically in the past month.
Gibson has kind words for Murphy
Post Star 11-02-2010
U.S. Rep.-elect Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, in celebrating his victory, had kind things to say about his opponent. "I want to reach out to Scott Murphy and his family and wish them the very best tonight," Gibson said in his victory speech, as quoted by my colleague Omar Aquije, who was reporting from the scene. "As I said throughout the campaign, Scott is a very successful business man.
Heavy hitters bat for Murphy; Gibson takes it to the streets
Times Union 10-31-2010
He and his Republican opponent, retired Army Col. Chris Gibson, have sparred over whether to extend Bush-era income tax cuts -- Gibson would extend all the cuts, Murphy would let cuts for those earning more than $250,000 lapse -- whether to leave in place a health care reform bill Murphy supported, and the utility of government stimulus spending to prevent job losses.
20th Congressional District Endorsement: District ready for Chris Gibson
The Saratogian 10-31-2010
Concerns about Democrat Scott Murphy’s political philosophies kept The Saratogian from endorsing his candidacy in the March 2009 special election for the 20th Congressional District, an extremely close race from which he emerged victorious.
Gibson, Murphy: Where they stand
Post Star 10-30-2010
Two years ago Scott Murphy was a little known Glens Falls businessman, and Chris Gibson was leading Army Airborne training operations at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Cuomo spreads his love to Murphy
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 10-30-2010
BALLSTON LAKE — Andrew Cuomo, the attorney general and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, rallied with two of his party’s candidates for the Senate — Joanne Yepsen and Susan Savage — as well as Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, who is running a tight re-election campaign.
20th Congressional District candidates campaign Saturday
WNYT 10-30-2010
Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo was in the Capital Region Saturday stomping for Democrat Scott Murphy. Murphy is in a tight race with Republican Chris Gibson in the 20th Congressional District. Gibson was also out making a final push for votes this weekend.
Q&A with Chris Gibson
Post Star 10-30-2010
I spoke with Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson as he was arriving at a campaign rally in Glens Falls on Saturday evening. Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, is the Republican challenger to U.S.
GOP hopes bus tour will help them to "Take Back New York"
WNYT 10-29-2010
They're not rock stars or athletes but this election cycle the GOP is traveling like them.Republicans who hope to, in their words, "take back New York" have been hopping on board a tour bus and traveling the state.
A tight race between Murphy and Gibson for 20th Congressional District
YNN 10-29-2010
Geographically it's huge, covering parts of 10 counties and 137 towns. New York's 20th Congressional District is also known to be as politically diverse as it gets, which is why many predict this year's race between Democratic incumbent Scott Murphy and his Republican challenger Chris Gibson will be a tight one. For a closer look at the candidates, here's our Matt Hunter.
Murphy, Gibson reaching for votes in sprint to the finish
WNYT 10-28-2010
Although a poll taken by the Siena Research Institute released Tuesday showed him trailing opponent Chris Gibson by nine percent, Rep. Scott Murphy, D - Glens Falls, says he's not convinced by the Siena numbers. "Our latest poll shows us with a three point lead and we expect it's going to be a very close race," said Murphy.
New York 20th District - Gibson vs. Murphy
Real Clear Politics 10-29-2010
This district sent Republicans to Congress for decades before electing Kirsten Gillibrand in 2006.Gillibrand was re-elected handily in 2008.After her appointment to a Senate seat in 2008, Democrats held onto her district by a few hundred votes.Congressman Murphy's polling was strong early on, but he seems to have faltered down the stretch, and is now in danger of losing.
Pundit: Gibson-Murphy contest tilts toward GOP
Times Union 10-29-2010
At least one respected political observer in Washington has shifted his prediction about the House race between Republican Chris Gibson and Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy, on the heels of a Siena College poll showing Gibson had a nine-point lead.
Tipping toward Gibson, Gillibrand
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 10-29-2010
One thing you should know as a voter is that, politics aside, we are blessed with excellent options for each of four Congress positions on Tuesday's local ballots: New York's two Senate seats and two House of Representatives districts in the Enterprise's coverage area.
Murphy supporters up to dirty tricks, Gibson spokesman says
Times Union - Capitol Confidential 10-29-2010
Someone is sending mailers to voters around the 20th CD criticizing Chris Gibson. It’s not the Murphy campaign, it’s not the state or national Democratic committees, in fact, it’s impossible to tell who it is because it is not written on the mailer.
Has Scott Murphy jumped the shark, er, gator?
Incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy (D-NY 20), one of the eight flip floppers on ObamaCare, released a rather entertaining ad this week, full of the standard Democrat class warfare fear inducing rhetoric.The ad reeks of desperation.
Murphy, Gibson reaching for votes in sprint to the finish
WNYT 10-28-2010
Although a poll taken by the Siena Research Institute released Tuesday showed him trailing opponent Chris Gibson by nine percent, Rep. Scott Murphy, D - Glens Falls, says he's not convinced by the Siena numbers. "Our latest poll shows us with a three point lead and we expect it's going to be a very close race," said Murphy.
Ad watch: 20th District spots fight it out
Times Union 10-28-2010
Both candidates vying to represent the 10-county 20th Congressional District have released new ads this week, with Republican Chris Gibson accusing his opponent of betraying constituents when he voted in favor of health care reform legislation earlier this year.
GF Chronicle endorses Gibson, spurns Murphy
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 10-28-2010
The Glens Falls Chronicle has endorsed Chris Gibson to represent the 20th Congressional District. In its endorsement, Chronicle Editor Mark Frost spends most of his time attacking Rep. Scott Murphy, a Democrat from the community, and only gets to Gibson, the Republican candidate and a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in his last paragraph.
Chronicle Endorses Chris Gibson
Glens Falls Chronicle 10-28-2010
One might have thought that Scott Murphy, a Democrat in an overwhelmingly Republican district, would have felt the need to learn the local landscape and comprehend the self-reliant conservatism that is fundamental to northern New York. Instead he compiles a record that he could just as easily run on in Manhattan or even in Nancy Pelosi’s district.
Gibson has 75% Chance of Taking Congressional Seat
New York Times 10-27-2010
Real Clear Politics declares race a toss up
Real Clear Politics 10-27-2010
Murphy, Gibson battle on ground, airwaves in House campaign
Poughkeepsie Journal 10-27-2010
A key race in the battle for control of the House of Representatives has the candidates in New York's 20th Congressional District running old-school, grass-roots campaigns: knocking on doors, working the phones and talking face to face with voters.
Republican challenger Chris Gibson leads Democrat incumbent Scott Murphy in latest Siena poll
The Record 10-27-2010
LOUDONVILLE — The race for the 20th Congressional District is heating up, as the latest Siena poll, released just one week before Election Day, reveals that for the first time ever, Democratic incumbent Scott Murphy trails his Republican challenger, Chris Gibson.
Gibson takes lead from Murphy in latest Siena poll
YNN 10-27-2010
What a difference two polls are making in the race for the 20th Congressional District as the latest Siena Research Institute poll now gives Republican challenger Chris Gibson the lead on incumbent Scott Murphy. Our Brandon Walker reports on the major shift.
Poll shows Gibson ahead of Murphy
Fox23 News 10-26-2010
There's apparently been a stunning shift in the race for New York's 20th Congressional District seat. An Oct. 26 Siena Research Institute poll shows Republican challenger Chris Gibson ahead of Democratic Congressman Scott Murphy. The latest poll of likely voters shows 51 percent of them supporting Gibson and 42 percent of them supporting Murphy.
Poll: NY Rep. Scott Murphy trails Chris Gibson rival in 20th Congressional district
Troy Record 10-26-2010
NEW YORK (AP) — A new poll shows Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy trailing Republican rival Chris Gibson by nine points in the Albany-area 20th Congressional district. A Siena Research Institute survey of likely voters released Tuesday finds Gibson leading Murphy by a 51-42 percent margin. It's a big shift from a Siena poll last month, which found Murphy leading by 17 percentage points. At issue are independent voters. The poll found Murphy trailing among independent voters by a 49-42 percent margin, after leading among independents by a 58-30 percent margin last month.
Gibson leads Murphy by nine points in latest poll
NY Post 10-26-2010
ALBANY – This doesn't bode well for New York's congressional Democrats: Freshman Rep. Scott Murphy's once-comfortable lead over upstart Republican Chris Gibson has suddenly become a nine-point deficit. The latest Siena poll shows Gibson - a retired Army colonel with a Ph.D. in government - leading Murphy 51 to 37 percent in the sprawling Albany-area congressional district. Just last month, he trailed Murphy 37 to 54 percent.
Gibson leading Rep. Scott Murphy by 9 pts in NY-20
Politico 10-26-2010
Today's Siena College survey of NY-20, a district that Democrats barely held onto last year in a special election after Kirsten Gillibrand was appointed to the U.S. Senate, shows Republican challenger Chris GIbson leading Rep. Scott Murphy by a massive 9-percentage-point margin.
POLL: GOP challenger surges to lead over Rep. Scott Murphy
Daily Freeman 10-26-2010
NEW YORK (AP) — A new poll shows Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy trailing Republican rival Chris Gibson by nine points in the Albany-area 20th Congressional district. A Siena Research Institute survey of likely voters released Tuesday finds Gibson leading Murphy by a 51-42 percent margin. It's a big shift from a Siena poll last month, which found Murphy leading by 17 percentage points.
Poll: GOP Challenger Leads Rep. Scott Murphy In New York
CQ Politics 10-26-2010
Republican Chris Gibson has catapulted ahead of Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy in the race for the upstate New York's 20th congressional district, according to an independent poll released Tuesday.
Poll: Gibson takes lead from Murphy
WNYT News Channel 13 10-26-2010
Mid term elections are just one week away. Previous Siena polls have shown many New York Democrats are leading their races, most of them comfortably. But that's not the case for Democrat Scott Murphy.
Poll: Gibson has taken a nine-point lead over Murphy
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 10-26-2010
With one week to election day, Chris Gibson has surged to a nine-point lead over Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, in their race to represent the 10-county 20th congressional district. Gibson currently leads 51-42, the poll finds.
Siena: Gibson leads Murphy by 9 percent
Times Union 10-26-2010
ALBANY -- With one week until election day, Chris Gibson has surged to a nine-point lead over Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, in their race to represent the 10-county 20th Congressional District. Gibson currently leads 51 percent to 42 percent, the survey finds.
Gibson takes 9-point lead over Murphy in new Siena poll
Post Star 10-26-2010
Republican challenger Chris Gibson has taken a 9-percentage-point lead over incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, in the latest Siena Research Institute poll in the 20th Congressional District race. Gibson led 51 percent to 42 percent, with 7 percent undecided.
Gibson up by 9 in latest Siena poll
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 10-26-2010
The latest Siena poll has Republican Chris Gibson ahead of Democratic incumbent Scott Murphy by 9 points. I'm reading it now; here's the press release and crosstabs: Loudonville, NY. Entering the final week of the campaign, Republican Chris Gibson has reversed an early campaign deficit and turned it into a 51-42 percent lead over Democratic Representative Scott Murphy, who is seeking his first re-election, according to a Siena (College) Research Institute poll of likely voters released today.
Siena poll: Gibson leads Murphy by 9 points
Star Gazette 10-26-2010
Republican Chris Gibson has erased a 17-point September deficit in his race against freshman Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy in the 20th Congressional District and now leads Murphy by 9 points, according to a Siena Research Institute poll released this morning.
Siena Poll: Gibson takes 9-point lead over Murphy
WRGB CBS 6 10-26-2010
LOUDONVILLE -- Republican Chris Gibson has taken a 9-point lead over Incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy in the 20th Congressional District race, according to the latest Siena Research Institute poll.
Small Business Endorses Chris Gibson for Congress
The Mental Recession 10-25-2010
Today the National Federation of Independent Business, America’s leading small business association, announced its full support and endorsement of Chris Gibson for election to the U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 20th District.
Gibson gets business backing; Clinton to stump for Murphy
WNYT News Channel 13 10-25-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson has picked up the backing of the National Federation of Independent Businesses in the race for New York's 20th Congressional District.
GOP Attempts to Turn the Tables
Wall Street Journal 10-25-2010
Republicans are trying to flip the tables on Democrats in a hard-fought New York congressional race, aiming to reclaim the seat by turning a popular Democratic theme—the shipping of jobs overseas—against the incumbent.
Rating change: GOP wave continues to inundate House
Election Projection 10-23-2010
Finally, Christopher Gibson has moved ahead of incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy in New York's CD-20.Unlike NJ-3, this seat has moved significantly in one direction recently.Just two weeks ago, Murphy held a 6-point lead at Election Projection.Since then, two GOP polls have given Gibson slight leads, and two pundits, Charlie Cook and CQ Politics, have moved the race to the toss-up category.
Gibson battles for 20th Congressional seat
The Daily Mail 10-23-2010
HUDSON — Chris Gibson, the Republican candidate to represent the people of the 20th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, would repeal and replace the health care bill, favors retaining the 2002 Bush tax cuts for the wealthy, favors nuclear power, and believes our freedoms are facing threats from abroad and at home.
Saturday PM NY-20 news
Post Star 10-23-2010
Saturday evening news from the 20th Congressional District race between U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and Republican challenger Chris Gibson, a retired Army Colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County.
OUR VIEW: 20th Congressional District endorsement
Register-Star 10-23-2010
The race for the 20th Congressional District pits Democrat Scott Murphy against Republican Chris Gibson in what is a hotly contested race. Murphy, who won the seat during a special election, is seeking a full term. During his short time in Congress, he has had to make some tough decisions.
Economy, health care hot topics at Gibson, Murphy debate
The Record 10-22-2010
NORTH GREENBUSH – At the final debate between candidates for the 20th Congressional District seat, incumbent Scott Murphy and challenger Chris Gibson rehashed many of their well-worn campaign promises, but also addressed issues like hydrofracking, campaign contributions and Islamaphobia in front of a crowd of 100 at WMHT studios Thursday night.
Murphy, Gibson debate
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 10-22-2010
Democratic incumbent Scott Murphy and Republican challenger Chris Gibson debated for the fourth and final time Thursday night, in the WMHT studio in Troy. Read all about it, folks.
David Malpass PAC Advertising For GOP NY-19, NY-20 Candidates
NY Daily News 10-21-2010
Malpass' GrowPAC is advertising in favor of Rep. Scott Murphy's GOP rival Chris Gibson in NY-20 and Rep. John Hall challenger Nan Hayworth in NY-19, as you can see from the clips below.
Malpass starts his own PAC, endorses Gibson
Times Union 10-21-2010
David Malpass, the former Senate candidate who lost the chance to run against Sen. Gillibrand to Joe DioGuardi, has formed a political action committee. GrowPAC "is a political organization dedicated to renewing America’s commitment to smaller government, individual freedom, private sector growth and strong national security."
The Candidate of the Day is Chris Gibson
Key House Races 10-21-2010
The Key House Races "Candidate of the Day" thread will be posted daily up until Nov. 2 and feature a different candidate each day. Each of these candidates is in a Toss Up, Leans D, or Likely D race and represents one of the front line soldiers in the fierce battle for control of the U.S. House.
A House cleaning for New York
New York Post 10-21-2010
New York state's congressional dele gation could see huge changes in the midterm elections. A virtual purge of Democrats is quite possible, with as many as 11 seats changing hands. New York is traditionally a late-deciding state because of the high cost of media here and the late primaries, so these races are coming into focus only now. The key question: Will the absurd state of the governor's race depress the "change" vote -- or will New Yorkers opt to send a message further down the ticket?
Gibson stops at Fort Miller Company
WNYT.com 10-21-2010
Chris Gibson made a stop at the Fort Miller Company in Greenwhich to unveil "Gibson’s Guide to Job Growth" Thursday morning. "Gibson’s Guide to Job Growth" contains a set of broad policy initiatives to help re-establish a sense of certainty in our economy that is desperately needed to restart private sector job creation.
The Cook Report Classifies NY-20 Race a "Toss Up"
The Cook Report 10-21-2010
Gibson picks up business group’s endorsement
Post Star 10-20-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson has picked up the backing of the National Federation of Independent Businesses. "We have made the decision to endorse Chris Gibson," Mike Elmendorf, the NFIB state director, said Wednesday. "And we are going to be announcing that publicly, I believe, next week. We're working on the details there."
Gibson campaign poll says Gibson is ahead
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 10-20-2010
Chris Gibson's campaign just announced that a poll commissioned by his campaign showed the Republican two points ahead of incumbent Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy, with 44 percent to Murphy's 42. The poll was done by Public Opinion Strategies, which frequently polls for Republican candidates; the margin of error is 4.9 percent.
20th CD: Murphy, Gibson battle over taxes, health care, job growth
Daily Freeman 10-20-2010
QUEENSBURY — Differing sharply on taxes and health care, Democratic U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy and his Republican challenger, Chris Gibson, did their best to woo a crowd of more than 900 people on Tuesday, just two weeks before the Nov. 2 election.
Murphy and Gibson square off in latest 20th District debate
YNN 10-20-2010
With only two weeks until election day, many voters remain undecided. On Tuesday, a debate between the candidates seeking New York's 20th District seat, should help some make up their minds. Our Matt Hunter has more.
Murphy, Gibson in debate for 20th Congressional District
WNYT News Channel 13 10-20-2010
QUEENSBURY - Two weeks before Election Day, Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy and his Republican challenge,r Chris Gibson, took part in a debate that made it clear just where the two candidates do not see eye to eye.
NFIB endorses Gibson
Post Star 10-20-2010
The National Federation of Independent Businesses has endorsed Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson, Mike Elmendorf, state director for the small business advocacy group, said Wednesday. The endorsement, decided by the NFIB federal political action committee on Tuesday, will be publicly announced some time next week, Elmendorf said in a telephone interview.
Endorsement Jousting
Times Union - Capitol Confidential 10-19-2010
Chris Gibson and Scott Murphy both announced endorsements from business leaders today leading into their second debate at Queensbury High School. One organization appeared to endorse both candidates.
Murphy, Gibson debate economy, taxes, health care
The Poughkeepsie Journal 10-19-2010
QUEENSBURY –Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy and Republican challenger Chris Gibson sparred over economy, taxes and health care tonight during their latest debate in the race for the 20th Congressional District seat.
Gibson, Murphy spar before big, vocal crowd
Post Star 10-19-2010
QUEENSBURY -- One thing was clear from the 20th Congressional District debate on Tuesday evening: Voters are engaged and paying attention to the contest between U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and Republican challenger Chris Gibson.
At debate, Murphy attacks, gets booed
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 10-19-2010
QUEENSBURY — The two congressional candidates spent over an hour disagreeing, politely, over whether to extend all or some of the Bush-era tax cuts or repeal legislation restructuring health care.
20th District Race Classified a Toss Up
ABC News 10-19-2010
VIDEO Gibson, Murphy vying for 20th District seat
The Record 10-19-2010
TROY — The two candidates for New York’s 20th Congressional District have starkly different opinions on social issues: Murphy favors a repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Gibson wants mandatory right-to-life counseling for women considering abortion.
Post-Star to livestream NY-20 debate
Post Star 10-18-2010
The Post-Star will livestream the 20th Congressional District debate from the Queensbury High School Auditorium on Tuesday evening. The debate, sponsored by the Warren County League of Women Voters, begins at 7 p.m. U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and Republican challenger Chris Gibson will each make 3-minute opening statements before responding to questions supplied by the audience.
Gibson, Murphy to debate Tuesday at Queensbury High School
Post Star 10-18-2010
QUEENSBURY -- U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and Republican challenger Chris Gibson are scheduled to debate at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Queensbury High School auditorium. The forum is sponsored by the Warren County League of Women Voters. Betsey Swan, state president of the League of Women Voters, will moderate the forum, consisting of 3-minute opening statements by each candidate followed by responses to questions from the audience.
Gibson's mission: A House win
Times Union 10-17-2010
In seven months, Gibson has proven an energetic and articulate campaigner. He has leaned on his accomplishments and attacked Murphy's support of economic stimulus spending, health care reform and a system to cap and trade carbon emissions credits. In Gibson, Republican leaders see a perfect political resume: military service, Siena College graduate, a doctorate degree from Cornell, work with the House Armed Services Committee, a happy marriage and three kids.
12 Bad-Ass Veterans for Congress
Conservatives 4 Congress 10-17-2010
The Vets For Freedom Political Action Committee endorsed ten particularly impressive military veterans for Congress. We call these candidates bad-ass. Seriously, don't mess with these guys. It's no wonder some of their Democrat opponents are reduced to either refusing to debate them altogether or sputtering about their "temperament" not being right for Congress.
Gibson: GOP should have acted on health care reform.
Post Star10-15-2010
GLENS FALLS -- Republicans are partly to blame for the health insurance crisis because of inaction for many years, Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson said Friday. "Because Republicans blew their chance. They had the lead for so long and they did nothing," Gibson said in a meeting with The Post-Star editorial board.
In House race, a combat veteran battles indifference about war
The Washington Post 10-12-2010
Retired Col. Chris Gibson, who gave up command of a 3,500-soldier infantry brigade this year to run for Congress as a Republican in Upstate New York, recently called for a declaration of war on al-Qaeda.
New NY-20 ads: ‘false attacks’ and outsourcing
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 10-11-2010
Chris Gibson and Rep. Scott Murphy released new campaign ads this weekend, attacking each other. Gibson, the GOP candidate and a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, launched his ad ostensibly to fight against the "false attacks" he says Murphy and his surrogates have launched on him. "He can’t win on his record so he falsely attacks decorated military veteran Chris Gibson," Gibson’s latest ad proclaims.
Gibson takes aim at health bill at Hanehan Family Dairy Farm forum (with video)
The Saratogian 10-08-2010
STILLWATER — Local farmers joined Congressional candidate Chris Gibson (R,C-Kinderhook) Thursday morning at a press conference and forum held in a tractor barn at the Hanehan Family Dairy Farm as part of the Farmers for Gibson Coalition.
Gibson says attacks are unfair, will launch response ad
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 10-07-2010
SARATOGA — Chris Gibson addressed about two dozen farmers here this afternoon, making the case that he is right for them on agricultural issues, but, more resonantly, that he’s a guy they can trust to represent them. The retired Army colonel from Kinderhook (and Republican congressional candidate) spoke over an hour, often evoking "us" and how "we" need to be represented in the district. He spent several minutes taking issue with how his opponent, Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, has portrayed him in television advertisements.
Q&A with Chris Gibson
Post Star 10-05-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson took a few questions at the state GOP rally in Corinth on Saturday. Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, is running against U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls. Q: Mr. Murphy’s commercial that started airing yesterday — If I understand the train of thought of the commercial correctly, he’s saying that your thoughts about the Department of Education, not only would that be abolishing the department, or consolidating as you’ve talked about, that that would also be the funding.
Gibson leaks poll showing him ‘within striking distance’
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 10-04-2010
Chris Gibson’s congressional campaign has issued a memo describing an internal poll showing the retired Army colonel from Kinderhook is trailing Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, by four points. In a head-to-head match up, the poll found Murphy leading Gibson 42-38. The pollsters write in a memo: "Among the voters most interested in the election, Gibson leads, 41%-40%." The poll was conducted early last week by Public Opinion Strategies and surveyed 400 "likely" voters, determined by their self-rating.
Gibson Has a Shot? I’ll Drink to That!
National Review Online 10-04-2010
In a New York state of mind . . . Chris Gibson’s congressional campaign has issued a memo describing an internal poll showing the retired Army colonel from Kinderhook is trailing Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, by four points.
Gibson makes campaign swing on Mountaintop
The Daily Mail 10-02-2010
WINDHAM — The hoped-for debate did not unfold but Congressional candidate Chris Gibson took a political shot at his opponent in the 20th Congressional District anyway when the local chapter of the tea party hosted a question and answer session for 2010 federal and New York State candidates, on Friday night.
Gibson gives support to Bio Medica
Register-Star 10-01-2010
The FDA wants to begin regulating saliva drug testing kits, which make up about 20 percent of American Bio Medica’s product line. Chris Gibson, the Republican candidate for the 20th Congressional District seat, touring the plant on Smith Street Thursday, told the company’s assembled workforce this was "capricious legislation."
Gibson: Murphy's vote demonstrates lack for support for families, small business
The Saratogian 10-01-2010
Rep. Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) released a statement Thursday on his decision not to vote with Democratic Congressional leaders on the stopgap spending measure passed because both the House and the Senate have failed to pass appropriations bills for 2011.
Six for the House
New York Post 9-30-2010
The Democratic Congress hit the campaign trail yesterday, leaving -- among other unfinished busi ness -- a gigantic tax hike hanging fire. Among the villains: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who OK'd the vote that allowed her minions to leave. It wasn't the most irresponsible thing she's ever done, but it was close. Sure, the problem extends far beyond Pelosi.
Small business advocacy organization endorses Gibson
Post Star 9-29-2010
The Northeast Small Business Group, an advocacy and member services organization, announced its endorsement of Republican challenger Chris Gibson in the 20th Congressional District race. Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, is running against U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.
The Coming Republican Nor’easter
The National Review 9-29-2010
In the 20th district, retired Army colonel and Iraq veteran Chris Gibson, another "young gun," is giving incumbent Rep. Scott Murphy (D) a run for his money — literally. The NRCC has already committed upwards of about $700,000 in advertising purchases. "This is a seat we should be winning, and we think we’ve got the momentum to do it," one GOP strategist said.
Veteran’s run across America honors soldiers' sacrifice
The Saratogian 9-29-2010
BALLSTON SPA — Twentieth Congressional District candidate Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) sported sneakers, shorts and a T-shirt Tuesday afternoon as he joined Army veteran Mike Ehredt for five of the 4,514 miles Ehredt will run in memory of soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Gibson is capable
Register-Star 9-29-2010
Chris Gibson is a highly capable man who believes the key to economic growth is through lifting the burdens placed on businesses by an overly intrusive government. Scott Murphy, on the other hand, has been an enabler of the crippling policies of the current Congress and Obama administration.
Letter: Chris Gibson will bring real change
The Saratogian 9-28-2010
Eventually realizing the deleterious effect that Obamacare, in its present form, will have on small business, Scott (the so-called champion of small business) now seeks to tweak the law so as to make it less onerous. Chris Gibson will vote to repeal Obamacare. That’s all you really need to know about the upcoming election. If you want more of the same deceptive and corrupt politics, vote for Scott Murphy. If you want real change — for the better this time — vote for Chris Gibson!
Murphy, Gibson to debate Oct. 21
The Saratogian 9-28-2010
TROY — Congressional candidates Rep. Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) and Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) will participate in the second of two hour-long debates sponsored by WMHT-TV and The Times Union. Murphy and Gibson will square off at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at the WMHT studio in Troy.
Q&A with Chris Gibson
Post Star 9-25-2010
Congressional candidate Chris Gibson, the Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, took a few questions at the Adirondack Balloon Festival on Saturday evening. Gibson had planned to take a balloon ride, but strong winds kept balloons grounded. Q: So you’ve got your name on a balloon basket there? A: "This is wonderful — the Ford family has been supporting our campaign. … Mary Jo and I — we’re very excited to get up in a balloon.
Pulse of The People: Vote for Gibson
Troy Record 9-25-2010
Chris Gibson, a local high school grad, advanced to the rank of Colonel during his impressive 24-year Army career. Chris taught at West Point and served on both Congressional and Hoover National Security Affairs Fellowships. Gibson holds degrees in government from Cornell University and is the author of Stanford University published: "Securing the State."
Congressman who? Beat Pelosi
Times Union 9-23-2010
SCHODACK -- Rudy Giuliani thinks Chris Gibson's race for Congress isn't so much about his experience as an Army colonel, or about the voting record of that other guy currently representing the district. Instead, the former New York City mayor said it's about stopping House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she moves the country toward a "European-style social democracy."
Former NYC mayor backs Chris Gibson for Congress
The Saratogian 9-23-2010
SCHODACK — With both men calling the struggling business in which they stood a microcosm for America, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani backed fellow Republican Chris Gibson for Congress, calling him the right man to battle an "anti-business" agenda in Washington.
VIDEO Giuliani endorses Gibson for Congress
The Record 9-23-2010
SCHODACK — With both men calling the struggling business in which they stood a microcosm for America, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani backed fellow Republican Chris Gibson for Congress, calling him the right man to battle an "anti-business" agenda in Washington.
Giuliani makes swing through Capital Region
YNN 9-22-2010
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani made a swing through the Capital Region to lend his support to Republican congressional challenger Chris Gibson. But as our Kaitlyn Ross reports, he had little to say about the man who just became his party's unlikely gubernatorial candidate.
Rudy endorses Gibson, is mum on who he wants for governor
LoHud.com 9-22-2010
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani traveled to Total Tool in Schodack, Rensselaer County, today to endorse Republican Chris Gibson in the race for the 20th Congressional District, whose southern counties include Dutchess, Greene, Columbia, Otsego and Delaware.
Gibson Releases Second Ad
LoHud.com 9-21-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson launched its second television ad today, titled "Hard Choices," in the 20th District race, a seat that runs from Dutchess County through the North Country.
'Drive down costs with free market forces’ (updated)
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 9-21-2010
A new Chris Gibson ad is out, this one naming his opponent in the 20th CDand using Gibson’s biggest stick: Scott Murphy’s vote to approve the health care bill.The ad opens with Gibson and his wife, Mary Jo sitting in their kitchen talking about his working class origins.
Twenty Candidates Who Need Help
National Review Online 9-21-2010
Chris Gibson, New York’s 20th district: This is one of a half-dozen competitive races in New York State...Gibson is starting to get his ads on the air, and should have some demographic advantages in this district.
Giuliani, Gibson
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 9-20-2010
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani will make an appearance with Congressional candidate Chris Gibson at Total Tool in Castleton Wednesday.
Mitt Romney Wants Jobs for Americans, Endorses New York GOP Candidates Who Feel the Same
Mitt Romney Central 9-20-2010
Getting Americans and New Yorkers back to work is a priority for Governor Mitt Romney. With New York unemployment rates nearing 10%, Romney has announced endorsements of 10 GOP candidates in The Empire State who share his goals of job creation and getting our stagnant economy working again...Chris Gibson: Chris Gibson, a retired Army Colonel, is now running represent the 20th Congressional District of New York.
Q&A with Chris Gibson
Post Star 9-20-2010
Here is a transcript of an interview with Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson at a campaign "Freedom Rally" event in Stony Creek on Sunday. Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, is running against U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.
Gibson: ‘Fear not about that poll’
Post Star 9-19-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson encouraged his supporters to focus on the Nov. 2 finish of the race and not be distracted by mileposts along the way. "What I will tell you first and foremost is fear not about that poll," he said at a campaign "Freedom Rally" at 1,000 Acres Ranch Resort in Stony Creek on Sunday. A Siena Research Institute poll on Friday showed U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, with a 17-point lead over Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County.
Barbs over commercials
Post Star 9-16-2010
Campaigns and political organizations traded barbs over the content of political commercials in the 20th Congressional District race between U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and Republican challenger Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County.
Gibson opens satellite office in Glens Falls
WNBZ News Blog 9-16-2010
The Republican challenger to Democratic Representative Scott Murphy in New York's 20th Congressional District is opening a satellite office in Warren County. This from Chris Gibson's campaign spokesman Dan Odescalchi: The Chris Gibson for Congress Campaign is pleased to be opening a satellite office in Warren County at 20 Ridge Street in Glens Falls.
GREAT NEWS! MAFPAC Candidates Win Big in Primary Elections!
American Conservative Daily 9-16-2010
CONGRATULATIONS TO VICTORIOUS MAF-PAC CANDIDATES! Big thanks to all MAFPAC members who contributed to our efforts to help Chris Gibson and Michael Grimm take the next step towards cleaning up Washington. These two MAFPAC candidates are now ready to face their Democrat opponents after coming out on top in today’s New York primary election!
Opinion: Gibson will protect our vital programs
The Saratogian 9-15-2010
I recently viewed the ARCC Young Professionals Meet the Candidates Forum featuring 20th Congressional District candidates Scott Murphy and Chris Gibson on You-Tube. When asked about the Social Security issue I was surprised that Mr. Murphy suggested pushing the age as a solution. He also recommended tweaking the contributions. In layman’s terms, this means increasing the age that a senior would be eligible to collect Social Security retirement benefits and increasing Social Security taxes. Both of these solutions are not acceptable.
Gibson campaign to host event
Post Star 9-13-2010
STONY CREEK -- Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson's Warren County campaign committee announced it will host a "Freedom Celebration" and picnic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at 1000 Acres Ranch in Stony Creek. Activities will include horse-drawn surrey and hay rides, basketball, fishing and beach volleyball.
Conservative group to air ads in NY-20
Post Star 9-13-2010
The 60 Plus Association, which promotes itself as "the conservative alternative to AARP," announced it will begin airing issue ads on Thursday in the 20th Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, is running against Republican challenger Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County.
Second debate scheduled for Gibson, Murphy – updated
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 9-13-2010
Says the Gibson campaign: "We are looking forward to our second debate with Scott Murphy and would like to thank the League of Women Voters of Warren County and the American Association of University Women for this opportunity. As Congress continues to spend at an unsustainable rate, increase taxes during a recession, and passes a government take-over of healthcare, voters are searching for answers.
Congressional candidate Chris Gibson rallies at Saratoga Springs VFW
The Saratogian 9-13-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS — About 75 veterans and supporters attended Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson’s third veterans rally, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Gurtler Brothers Post on Excelsior Avenue Sunday.
"Capital is frozen"
Red State 9-12-2010
The Veterans for Gibson coalition held a barbecue event for area veterans at Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420 in Saratoga Springs on September 12th. Colonel Chris Gibson (R) is challenging incumbent Scott Murphy (D) in New York’s 20th Congressional District.
Q&A with Chris Gibson
Post Star 9-092010
Here is a transcript of a short telephone interview with Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Thursday. Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, is running against U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.
Congressional Battleground – Chris Gibson (NY20)
YNN - Capital Tonight 9-09-2010
In the past decade, many Congressional districts have shifted from one party to the other. But few have shifted as dramatically as the NY-20th. In the early 2002, Republican John Sweeney won the seat with 73 percent of the vote. In 2008, Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand collected 61 percent support on her way to re-election.
Campaigning heats up in congressional race
Post Star 9-09-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson began airing his first campaign commercial on Thursday. The commercial focuses on Gibson's military career and family, with some general comments about "reckless spending" and taxes.
Letter: 20th Congressional District deserves a true small business advocate
The Saratogian 9-09-2010
Chris Gibson understands that the success of our small businesses is essential for our economic recovery. He will work on behalf of small business owners to achieve this goal when he is elected to represent us in Washington, D.C. I urge small business owners and residents of the 20th District to join with me in voting for Chris Gibson on Nov. 2 for U.S. Congress.
James V. Franco: Candidates couldn’t be any more different
Troy Record 9-09-2010
One local Congressional race I think epitomizes the polarized national political stage is between U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy and his challenger Chris Gibson in the 20th Congressional District. Gibson’s campaign has criticized Murphy for unilaterally voting for President Barack Obama’s agenda.
Tax break gets cheers
Times Union 9-08-2010
Gibson supports the proposal, but said it is an admission the stimulus bill "didn't work to create jobs." Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in February 2009, while Murphy was running for office the first time. He campaigned on it heavily. "Despite spending $863 billion of our tax dollars now they're calling for a do-over 18 months later," Gibson said Tuesday in a written statement, when asked his opinion on the tax credit. He also said it was more evidence "Congressman Murphy and others are trying to engineer job creation out of Washington."
Gibson: Doctor shortage big problem in North Country
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 9-08-2010
LAKE PLACID - Chris Gibson thinks one of the biggest problems with health care in rural areas like the North Country is the shortage of doctors, a shortage he expects to continue and get worse without some changes.
Chris Gibson To Start Airing First Ad In NY-20 Race Tomorrow (Updated)
NY Daily News 09-08-2010
NY-20 Republican Congressional hopeful Chris Gibson will begin airing his first ad tomorrow, introducing himself to district voters in his battle against incumbent Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy. The spot highlights Gibson's 24-career in the military, including service in Kosovo, Iraq and Haiti.
Gibson airs first commercial
Post Star 9-08-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson will begin airing his first television campaign commercial on Thursday, the campaign announced. The commercial focuses on Gibson’s military career and family, with some general comments about "reckless spending" and taxes. "From Kinderhook to Kosovo, Iraq and Haiti — where ever America found serious challenges, Chris Gisbon answered the call," a narrator states.
Chris Gibson’s first campaign ad
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 9-08-2010
The Chris Gibson for Congress campaign launched its first TV ad today. It’s a classic "meet the candidate" spot, with footage of Gibson with his family and his hometown, Kinderhook. It starts with images of Gibson in the military and a female narrator who says, "from Kinderhook to Kosovo, Iraq, Haiti." A male narrator steps in, "wherever America faced serious challenges, Chris Gibson answered the call." The message is: Gibson will use his leadership skills learned on the job in the military to represent you in Congress.
The Party of No? Or the Party of No Sacrifices?
North Country Public Radio 9-08-2010
Chris Gibson, who is vying to unseat Glens Falls Democrat Scott Murphy in the 20th district, fares the best on this score. He talks bluntly about shrinking our homeland security apparatus down to its pre-9/11 size.And as a retired Army colonel, he also embraces the idea of cost reductions for the US military.
Gibson mounts GOP campaign for Congress
Press Republican 9-08-2010
LAKE PLACID — District 20 congressional hopeful Chris Gibson toured area hospitals and the Trudeau Institute before hosting an evening meet-and-greet here on Tuesday. A political newcomer, the Republican from Kinderhook retired from the U.S. Army in February after 24 years and seven deployments, including four tours in Iraq, three served after Sept. 11, 2001.
Battling for Warren County
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 9-07-2010
Rep. Scott Murphy will be in Glens Falls tonight to open a campaign office, his second. And tomorrow, Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel who is his GOP challenger, will be in town for a meet the candidate’s night and fundraiser.
Murphy made more than $800k in the past year
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 9-07-2010
Murphy, D-Glens Falls, represents New York's 20th Congressional District and is running for re-election against Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook. Gibson made $118,400.40 in his Army salary in 2009, according to his financial disclosure form, and will now receive a pension of $68,000 yearly since his retirement in February.
Murphy details income for past year
Times Union 9-07-2010
According to a Gibson campaign spokesman, after retiring from the Army, the candidate expects to receive a pension of roughly $68,000 annually. He is forgoing royalties from his 2008 book "Securing the State."
Murphy has money lead on Gibson
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 9-07-2010
Gibson's campaign says he raised more from individuals, more from within the state and district, and more than any other challenger for a New York congressional seat.
Gibson tells supporters to "fear not" campaign cash
The Daily Mail 9-05-2010
Chris Gibson, who’s running against Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy for New York’s 20th Congressional District, told supporters in Maplecrest on Saturday his campaign is raising "respectable figures."
Murphy reaps $1.45M
Times Union 9-04-2010
But there was a smaller gap in the New York politicians' fundraising from July 1 through Aug. 25, when Gibson reported raking in nearly $262,000 from donors, compared to Murphy's $324,000 in contributions.
Rep. Scott Murphy: $1.45 Million Banked In NY-20
"The campaign had over $526,334.46 cash-on-hand as of August 26th. Since Gibson’s campaign began in March, the campaign has raised $853,633.73." Gibson is one of the National Republican Congressional Committee's "Young Guns," a group of candidates seen as having a good shot at picking up seats for the GOP.
Gibson now has 526K to face Murphy
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 9-03-2010
Chris Gibson, the GOP challenger to Rep. Scott Murphy, reported $526,334 in his campaign account, an FEC filing shows. That’s about half of Murphy, D-Glens Falls, who announced yesterday he has $1.45 million on hand. Murphy is already airing television advertisements, something Gibson isn’t expected to do until after this weekend. Even with the spending, Murphy has maintained a roughly $850,000 edge over Gibson since the last filing in July.
Murphy's wallet fatter than Gibson's heading into campaign season
Post Star 09-03-2010
Gibson is building momentum, and has enough money to get his message out, said Saratoga County Republican Chairman John "Jasper" Nolan. "Money isn't the only thing," Nolan said. Gibson raised more money from individual donors in the filing period than Murphy - $238,890 for Gibson to $183,645 for Murphy.
Congressional candidates cross trails in Saratoga Springs
Post Star 09-02-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The course to Congress crisscrossed the Spa City on Thursday with U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy and challenger Chris Gibson each making public appearances two months before Election Day. Murphy, D-Glens Falls, joined U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. at the Lake Avenue firehouse Thursday morning to announcement that the city had won a $663,000 federal award that will allow the department to hire back seven firefighter positions lost to budget cuts earlier this year.
Congressional Corner with Chris Gibson - Part 1
WAMC 9-02-2010
Alan Chartock interviews Chris Gibson on the Congressional Corner
Some donors supporting both sides in congressional race
Post Star 9-02-2010
Not sure just what to make of this. As I was scanning Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson’s latest campaign finance report this evening, I noticed names of several area executives that had previously contributed in this election cycle to incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.
Gibson gets a boost from GOP ‘Young Guns’ campaign
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 9-01-2010
The National Republican Congressional Committee named Scott Murphy opponent Chris Gibson to its ‘Young Gun’ roster today. He was not included in a new ad, but he will be featured in a new book. The move shows means party leaders are impressed by what they’ve seen so far from the political newcomer and they are more likely to invest money in his campaign.
About Chris
The Freedom Project
YOUNG GUN | Challenging Rep. Scott Murphy (D) | Chris Gibson grew up in Columbia County in the town of Kinderhook.He was the Point Guard and Co-Captain of Ichabod Crane’s High School Basketball Team and went on to graduate magna cum laude with a BA in History from Siena College while earning a ROTC Commission there.
Georgia congressman helps Gibson
Post Star 9-01-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson received a $1,000 campaign contribution from the campaign committee of U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, R-GA., on Monday, the day before the National Republican Congressional Committee announced Gibson had been elevated to the top level in the NRCC "Young Guns" program.
These Troops Need Your Help to Take Their Battlefield Leadership to Washington!
American Conservative Daily 9-01-2010
MAF Freedom PAC is excited to introduce you to two candidates running for Congress that we are proud to endorse.The lack of support for our troops from the Congress and White House is astonishing, and we must elect more pro-troop candidates in November.Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee and Navy S.E.A.L. Ben Smith will be representing all of us in these campaigns on Monday.
NRCC Announces Fifth Round of ‘Young Guns’ Candidates
National Republican Congressional Committee 8-31-2010
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that six new Republican candidates have reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the highest level of its three-step Young Guns program ...The NRCC’s Fifth Round Of ‘Young Guns’ Candidates Are: Sandy Adams (FL-24), Dan Benishek (MI-01), Chris Gibson (NY-20)...
NRCC Adds Six Candidates to Young Guns Level
CQ Politics 8-31-2010
The National Republican Congressional Committee announced on Tuesday the promotion of six new candidates to the top tier of its Young Guns recruitment and organization program. The latest additions include Sandy Adams, running in Florida's 24th district, Dan Benishek, running in Michigan's 1st district, Chris Gibson, running in New York's 20th district, Mike Kelly, running in Pennsylvania's 3rd district, Steve Southerland, running in Florida's 2nd district, and Daniel Webster, running in Florida's 8th district.
NY20: Murphy 45%, Gibson 40%, GOP sees opportunity
North Country Public Radio 8-31-2010
National Journal is reporting today that the GOP is adding Republican challenger Chris Gibson to its list of "New Young Guns." These are the races around the US where party leaders think they see opportunities for additional pick-ups in November. Theoretically, they'll follow with campaign cash, advertisements, and support to push Gibson, who is vying to unseat Democratic incumbent Scott Murphy from Glens Falls.
Gibson gains endorsements at Fort Edward events
Post Star 8-31-2010
FORT EDWARD - Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Monday picked up endorsements from the parents of two fallen servicemen - one from nearby and the other from Arizona. "My son was killed in Afghanistan two months ago," said William Osborn, father of Army Spc. Benjamin Osborn of Lake George, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 15.
Chris Gibson is correct about the Depression: They do still teach economics in Albany, right?
Upstate Political Report 8-31-2010
Time to put my economics hat on and for many of my readers to take a nap. Jimmy Vielkind, an excellent writer/blogger for the Albany Times Union, seemed a bit flummoxed at Chris Gibson's statement following last week's debate (Chris Gibson is running against Democrat incumbent Scott Murphy for NY's 20th Congressional District).I must stress that writer, Jimmy Vielkind, admitted that he was not very familiar with economics.So, I thought I'd help Mr. Vielkind with his economics history and give him a little advice…Don't source Wikipedia…please.
Backing Gibson
Register-Star 8-31-2010
I strongly support Chris Gibson to represent the 20th Congressional District of New York State in the United States Congress. Prior to my position as the superintendent of the Ichabod Crane Central School District for 10 years (retired 2005) I taught social studies at the High School. I remember Chris as an interested scholarly student. He consistently displayed qualities of initiative and conscientiousness.
NRCC Names 6 New Young Guns
National Journal 8-31-2010
The NRCC will add 6 candidates to its "Young Gun" roster on Tuesday, bringing the total to 52 for the program so far this cycle. This fifth round of "Young Guns," provided to Hotline On Call, is primarily composed of candidates who emerged from recent primaries and represents some of the GOP's top pickup opportunities this fall. The candidates are state Rep. Sandy Adams (R) in FL-24, surgeon Dan Benishek (R) in MI-01, ret. Army Col. Chris Gibson (R) in NY-20, auto dealer Mike Kelly (R) in PA-03, funeral homes owner Steve Southerland in FL-02 (R) and ex-state Sen. Daniel Webster (R) in FL-08.
Gibson discusses ‘Race to the Top’ program funding
Post Star 8-30-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson took a minute prior to a veterans rally in Fort Edward on Monday to speak about his views on education and "Race to the Top" program funding. Q: The U.S. secretary of education was in Albany today talking about the "Race to the Top" funding. How do you feel about that program and how does that fit with earlier in the campaign when you talked about ideas about restructuring the Department of Education?
Running against Keynes
Politico 8-30-2010
In upstate New York, a Republican candidate makes the case at some length that government action exacerbated, rather than eased, the Great Depression: "Here’s what I’m telling you: I truly believe that government intervention exacerbated the situation and made the recession into a depression. And we need to take account of that and we need to really pay attention to that. I think that’s relevant for today. I think a better analogy today is 1979."
First Murphy-Gibson debate focuses on economy
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 8-27-2010
The first debate between U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy and challenger Chris Gibson was focused on the economy. In Glens Falls Thursday, incumbent Murphy, D-Glens Falls, discussed his experience as a small businessman and defended his votes for the health care bill earlier this year and the recent jobs bill, which gave money to states to help save teaching jobs.
Health care bill, tax cuts drive debate between Rep. Scott Murphy and Chris Gibson
The Saratogian 8-27-2010
GLENS FALLS — The economy took center stage on Thursday in the first of several anticipated debates between 20th Congressional District candidates U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and his Republican challenger, Chris Gibson of Columbia County.
RedState 8-27-2010
Last night, incumbent Democrat Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) debated challenger Chris Gibson at a forum closed to the public in Glens Falls, NY.Mere constituents of Mr. Murphy (the people he is supposed to represent) who did not also happen to have press credentials or hold membership in the sponsoring group, were not welcome.
Murphy and Gibson’s first debate
Times Union - Capitol Confidential 8-27-2010
GLENS FALLS — My colleague Leigh Hornbeck and I went up to the Hyde Museum here, to watch in a partially filled windowless auditorium as Rep. Scott Murphy, a city Democrat, and his challenger Chris Gibson faced off for the first debate of their campaign.
"Democrats for Gibson" campaign launched
KINDERHOOK – The campaign of Republican-Conservative Chris Gibson, who is challenging Democratic Congressman Scott Murphy for the 20th District seat, has formed "Democrats for Gibson," a district-wide organization of members of the Democratic Party who support Gibson.
Murphy, Gibson square off in first debate
PostStar.com 8-26-2010
GLENS FALLS -- Candidates in the 20th Congressional District on Thursday evening debated for the first time at the Hyde Collection art museum in Glens Falls, in an auditorium that is more commonly the setting for chamber music concerts.
UPDATE: Candidates square off in 20th District debate
Fox23 News 8-26-2010
The event in Glens Falls, in the heart of the 20th district, was put on by a local young professionals group and not open to the general public. However, both candidates say it still allows them to get their messages to the voters.
Candidates face off; public not invited
News WNYT 8-26-2010
GLENS FALLS - In front of a crowd of about one hundred people, mainly members of the chamber of commerce and family, Congressman Scott Murphy and Republican Candidate Chris Gibson disagreed on one main topic, stimulus money for schools.
Candidates square off in 20th Congressional District race
News WTEN 8-26-2010
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. --Every vote counts for Democratic Incumbent Scott Murphy and his republican challenger Chris Gibson. "We've got major problems in our country, but I also believe with the right choices our best days are still in front of us," said Gibson. The hour-long question and answer session was put on by the 'Young Professionals' of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and Murphy stressed that keeping the younger generation in the area is an important part of his campaign.
Initial reactions to Gibson/Murphy Debate: In Which Murphy runs on someone else's voting record
Upstate Political Report 8-26-2010
Well the cat's out of the bag now. Earlier this evening, Scott Murphy and Chris Gibson squared off in what might be the only debate for NY's 20th congressional district. With the Democratic leadership in Washington warning incumbent Democrats to stay away from talking up the cost aspect of health care legislation, I was wondering what pitch Scott Murphy would make in his run for reelection.
Wake Up Call
NY Daily News - The Daily Politics 8-26-2010
NY-20 foes Rep. Scott Murphy and Chris Gibson will duke it out in a debate tonight.
NY20: Murphy-Gibson race steps out of shadows
North Country Public Radio 8-26-2010
Across much of the North Country, the NY-20 race between Glens Falls Democrat Scott Murphy and Republican challenger Chris Gibson has been eclipsed by the intra-party GOP dust-up in NY-23.
Murphy, Gibson hold debate today
Register-Star 8-26-2010
U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D,WFP,I-Glens Falls will meet his Republican challenger, Chris Gibson of Kinderhook, on the same stage for the first time at 6 p.m. tonight at the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls. The event is open only to members of the sponsoring organization, the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Organization, and members of the press.
Murphy, Gibson to appear together in Glens Falls
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 8-25-2010
U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy and challenger Chris Gibson will appear together at a candidates' forum sponsored by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Organization in Glens Falls Thursday evening. The forum will not be open to the public, according to the group's website, but the media will be invited to cover it. The Young Professionals in the audience will supply the questions.
Murphy v. Gibson. Debate #1
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 8-25-2010
Democratic Congressman Scott Murphy will debate his challenger, Republican Chris Gibson, at private event tomorrow evening at the Hyde Museum in Glens Falls. The "meet the candidates forum" is sponsored by the young professionals organization of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, which will post a video of the debate on YouTube. Terms of the debate were reached after some back and forth between the campaigns over when and how Murphy said he would meet with Gibson.
Gibson adds small business to platform
The Daily Mail 8-25-2010
CATSKILL — Col. Chris Gibson said Tuesday that the "mixture of optimism and realism" about the future he heard from one business owner during a visit to Catskill reflects the effects the overall economy has on local small businesses.
Democrat Congressman Scott Murphy (NY 20) and Town Halls
RedState 8-24-2010
Last year, Congressman Scott Murphy held many town halls across the district he represents in Congress.He referred to them as "Congress on your corner" events.They were announced well in advance and generally took place outside.Typically he had one each weekday and in some cases, held multiple events in the same day.They were well attended by people of all walks of life and varying political viewpoints.Both sides were generally respectful of each other and the Congressman took questions from people of a variety of viewpoints.
Gibson talks to voters in Catskill
WGXC Newsroom 8-24-2010
WGXC uploaded audio from Chris Gibson‘s appearance at 1 p.m. today at Mountain T-Shirts in Catskill. At the event, Gibson took questions from the audience of about 40 in the middle of the screen printer’s workshop and said that he and incumbent Scott Murphy will debate Thursday night in an internet forum upstate.
NY 20th: Gibson Supporters More Than Triple Moveon.org Protester
Red State 8-21-2010
On August 20th, US House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) attended a fundraiser for NY 20th district congressional candidate Colonel Chris Gibson in Saratoga Springs, NY.The event was held near the historic Saratoga Racetrack.A few days prior, Moveon.org announced a protest of the event.In response, the Gibson campaign asked supporters to come out with less than 48 hours notice.
Battleground Brings Big Names and Big Money
Fox 23 News 8-20-2010
The Capital Region is becoming a national political battleground once again. One of the country's most powerful Republican lawmakers made a stop in Saratoga Springs on Friday night. House Minority Leader John Boehner was the main attraction at a fundraiser for Chris Gibson - a Republican who is running for New York's 20th Congressional District seat.
Boehner raises funds for candidate Gibson
WNYT NewsChannel 13 8-20-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Welcome to the business of political fund-raising, an activity national elected officials and serious challengers engage in all the time, but try to shield from public view. About 50 Chris Gibson supporters lined the sidewalks outside a private club at the edge of the Saratoga Race Track.
House Minority Leader backs Gibson
YNN 8-20-2010
New York Republicans are hoping to score big victories in congressional races this year, with as many as eight seats in place. Several of those contests have attracted national attention, including one right here in the Capital Region that brought the leader of House Republicans to Saratoga Springs Friday night. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross was in Saratoga Springs and has more.
Congressional candidate Gibson holds public forum
CN Weekly 8-20-2010
Republican Congressional candidate Chris Gibson of Kinderhook held a public forum in Clifton Park that drew about 60 Capital Region residents to the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center. The forum was another of Gibson's "Chris In YOUR Corner" events that allow him to discuss his platform and take questions from constituents. Gibson is challenging incumbent freshman Rep. Scott Murphy.
Gibson and McLaughlin meet the voters
The Ravena News-Herald 8-19-2010
NEW BALTIMORE — The New Baltimore Republican Committee presented a Meet-the-Candidates evening at Red’s Restaurant in Coxsackie last week as a way of introducing congressional candidate Chris Gibson and 108th assembly district candidate Steve McLaughlin to their members.
Social Security an issue in congressional race
PostStar.com 8-19-2010
Privatizing Social Security has become an issue in the 20th Congressional District race as House Republican Leader John Boehner comes to the district to raise campaign funds for Chris Gibson, the Republican candidate.
Ground Zero Mosque Developers Deny Talk of Relocation
Fox News 8-18-2010
Meanwhile, House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, who strongly opposes Park 51 as the site for the mosque, will attend a previously scheduled appearance at a fundraiser Friday night for Chris Gibson, a GOP congressional candidate in upstate New York, who says political opponents have tried to distort his stance that there should not be a mosque near Ground Zero. "As someone who wore our nation's uniform and helped fight against those who share the extremist views of our attackers on that fateful day, I am disappointed political operatives would distort my words on the matter of how we best honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks," he said in a written statement. "I do not support the construction of a mosque and have always felt it's neither the time nor place for it," he said.
Scott Murphy endorses Chris Gibson’s position in latest campaign video
RedState 8-18-2010
It’s been a good week for Gibson’s campaign and it seems as though everyone is coming out to agree with his position on fiscal responsibility. First it was NY schools, then it was the local press, and now Scott Murphy gives Chris Gibson a big shout out in his latest ad.
Chris Gibson tries to find nuance on Park51
Times Union Blog - Capitol Confidential 8-17-2010
It’s a quality in short supply, to be sure, as this saga will reveal. Earlier today, CNN’s Political Ticker posted a story by Peter Hamby noting that House Republican leader John Boehner is planning to host a fundraiser for 20th CD Congressional candidate Chris Gibson.
Murphy endorses Chris Gibson position in latest campaign video
Upstate Political Report 8-17-2010
It's been a good week for Gibson's campaign and it seems as though everyone is coming out to agree with his position on fiscal responsibility. First it was NY schools, then it was the local press, and now Scott Murphy gives Chris Gibson a big shout out in his latest add.
Good Signs for GOP in New Batch of Polls From Key House Districts
What Matters Today Blog 8-17-2010
Whit Ayres, Jon McHenry, and Dan Judy just completed a series of polls in twelve key congressional districts on the East Coast. (Another two batches of polls in the near future will look at key races in the heartland and West Coast.)
NRO Poll: Gibson, Buerkle and Doheny in striking distance for an incumbent upset
Upstate Political Blog via NRO 8-16-2010
It's about time for the Political Reports to start flipping some of the Upstate NY races to "Toss Up" status. A recent NRO poll shows three Republican challengers gaining ground in blue NY congressional districts.
The press agrees with Chris Gibson: Murphy’s Vote on Education Jobs Bill will prolong the problem
Upstate Political Report 8-16-2010
The local media does not appear to be impressed with Congressman Scott Murphy of NY's 20th congressional district.First they grilled him over his use of taxpayer funds for campaign purposes, now the Post Star has written a scathing article about his vote for the Education Jobs Bill.
Spotlight on the NY 20th Congressional District
Key House Races.com 8-14-2010
The 20th Congressional District of New York, largely rural, is located in eastern New York and includes all or parts of Columbia, Dutchess, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. Traditionally, this has been a conservative district until the election of Kirsten Gillibrand (D) in 2006. Upon Gillibrand’s appointment to the Senate, Scott Murphy (D) won this seat in a special election and is running to retain his seat.
Chris Gibson For Congress To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Grafton
The Eastwick Press 8-13-2010
The Chris Gibson for Congress campaign will come to eastern Rensselaer County with the 20th Congressional District candidate hosting a Town Hall-style event in Grafton. The Gibson In Your Corner event will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall on South Road, just off Route 2 in Grafton at 7 pmon Monday, August 16. Residents are encouraged to attend to hear Gibson discuss issues facing the nation and the 20th Congressional District.
Murphy to appear at CLOSED forum with Gibson
Times Union Blog - Tea Party Movement 8-13-2010
On July 25th, NY 20th congressional district candidate Chris Gibson challenged incumbent Scott Murphy to a series of town hall style debates.Murphy agreed to debates but shortly thereafter, a correction was issued in the print edition of the Times Union saying that Murphy had not signed onto Gibson’s August timetable.
Schools agree with Chris Gibson, Murphy’s Education Jobs Bill won't help
Upstate PoliticalReport 8-13, 2010
Congress made a special appearance in Washington earlier this week.The emergency session was held so that congress could enact the FMAP bill or Federal Education Jobs Bill before the November elections.The purpose?To give Democrats what they hope will be some much needed pork spending to aide their national election difficulties this year.
Jerry’s widow saw ‘wisdom of Solomon’ during Kagan hearings; why she backs Gibson, not Murphy, for his seat
The Chronicle 8-12-2010
To the Editor: As I watched Elena Kagan move closer to becoming our newest Supreme Court Justice, I coouldn’t help but reflect on how one of her more troubling decisions of her past intersects directly with public figures, past and present, from our region.
Republicans say FMAP/Ed bill unsustainable aid
Times Union - Capitol Confidential 8-12-2010
Some Republicans are attacking the bill signed yesterday by President Barack Obama, saying it is a stop-gap measure that won’t help education in the long run, despite appropriating $607 million to stave off teacher layoffs. Assemblyman Marc Molinaro, R-Dutchess County, called it "sheer lunacy." Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel who is the Republican candidate against Rep. Scott Murphy, repeated that it is a "gimmick." Murphy, a Glens Falls Democrat who voted in favor of the bill, attacked Gibson yesterday for his opposition to a bill designed to keep teachers employed.
Gibson leading Murphy in Facebook fans
PostStar.com 8-12-2010
OK — make of this what you want. I was making my daily check of campaign Facebook pages for the two candidates in the 20th Congressional District race this afternoon, and I noticed that Republican challenger Chris Gibson has almost five times as many fans as incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.
Red dollar, blue dollar or just money for jobs?
Times Union 8-11-2010
The spending is financed by reducing food stamp payments booked in 2014-18 and funded by the 2009 federal stimulus package, and by "closing a tax loophole" for manufacturing conducted overseas. Murphy's Republican opponent Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, blasted his vote in favor of the measure.
Support Gibson for Congress
The Daily Mail 8-11-2010
To the editor: I urge all voters, especially veterans, to fully support Chris Gibson for Congress from the 20th district. As a retired colonel that served with the 82nd Airborne with four combat tours, he fully understands our concerns and needs.
Gibson's the right choice for Congress
Denpubs.com 8-11-2010
To the editor: I have become increasingly impressed by the candidacy of Colonel Chris Gibson for Congress. His credentials and experience are outstanding and he is a gentleman who is receptive to suggestions and individual concerns. He has my support and this is why: He believes private sector growth will stimulate the economy and provide jobs and prosperity to all. I agree.
A big gun to assist Gibson
Times Unions 8-10-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS--The top Republican in the House of Representatives will headline a fundraiser in the Spa City for Chris Gibson, who is running for Congress. House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, will headline the evening event for Gibson's campaign Aug. 20 at the Saratoga Reading Room.
Gibson: Tax changes should be part of larger discussion
PostStar.com 8-10-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson said he is not necessarily opposed to changing tax policy for companies with foreign operations, but feels the discussion should be part of a broader review of the tax code.
Vets coalition formed to support Gibson
Register Star 8-10-2010
Recently, veterans supporting Chris Gibson’s candidacy announced the formation of the Veterans for Gibson Coalition. Gibson recently retired from the military after serving for 24 years. He rose to the rank of Colonel and was deployed seven times, which included four tours to Iraq.
Vets coalition formed to support Gibson (NY 20th Congressional)
Conservative American News 8-10-2010
Recently, veterans supporting Chris Gibson’s candidacy announced the formation of the Veterans for Gibson Coalition. Gibson recently retired from the military after serving for 24 years. He rose to the rank of Colonel and was deployed seven times, which included four tours to Iraq.
Murphy, Gibson differ on federal jobs bill
PostStar.com 8-10-2010
House members returned to steamy Washington in a rare August callback to clear a $26 billion jobs bill with unmistakable implications for the midterm elections. And the local race in the 20th Congressional District is no exception. In the 20th Congressional District race, both candidates say it's a matter of making choices.
Gibson calls on Murphy to vote against FMAP bill
Times Union - Capitol Confidential 8-10-2010
Rep. Scott Murphy is set to vote in favor of a bill that will bring $607 million in federal money to plug holes in our Medicaid and education budgets — preventing thousands of proposed public employee layoffs — today, but his Republican challenger is calling on him not to. Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, says that the purpose of the bill is laudable but it simply can’t be afforded.
Boehner will raise for Gibson in Saratoga
Times Union - Capitol Confidential 8-9-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS—The top Republican in the House of Representatives will headline a fundraiser in the Spa City for Chris Gibson, a Republican running for Congress. House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, will headline the event for Gibson’s campaign on August 20. The event will take place at the "reading room" at the Saratoga Race Track after races end for the day.
Gibson opposes latest stimulus bill
PostStar.com 8-9-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Monday called on U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, to vote against a $26 billion stimulus bill that includes additional Medicaid and eduction funding for New York.
Candidates address Coxsackie residents
Catskill Daily Mail 8-8-2010
Some candidates for state and federal office took advantage of the annual Coxsackie Riverside Festival Saturday to discuss how they think they can improve government. Republican Chris Gibson of Kinderhook noted that he has come to understand that although each of the 10 counties that make up the 20th Congressional District have unique characteristics, they all share a deep belief in individuals, families and communities. Gibson is running for the 20th congressional seat.
Gibson to hold series of open voter forums
Register Star 8-6-2010
Having received no direct response to his call for joint voter town halls, last night in Canaan Town Hall Chris Gibson began what will be a district-wide series of "Chris is in Your Corner" voter forums intended to reach out to voters throughout the 20th Congressional District.
A Tale of the NY 20th: Some People Have It and Some Don’t
RedState.com 8-5-2010
In a recent interview with Albany’s Times Union newspaper, Rep, Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) talked about things his constituents might not know about him, among them that "Matt Damon lived in . . . [his] . . . dorm in college at Harvard University." This is an ideal metaphor for his race in New York’s 20th Congressional District against Chris Gibson, the Republican candidate and a retired Army Colonel.
UPR Interview: 2006 gubernatorial candidate John Faso on Chris Gibson's run for NY-20
Upstate Political Report 8-5-2010
I recently had the pleasure of corresponding with the esteemed John Faso, 2006 Republican candidate for NY’s gubernatorial election and UPR reader. Since, John and Chris Gibson hail from Kinderhook, NY and know each other, I asked for John’s take on the upcoming election for NY's 20th congressional district. Please read my interview with him below!
Gibson vows to seek term limits if elected
PostStar.com 8-4-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson is calling for an eight-year limit on serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, with a switch from two-year terms to four-year terms. Gibson cast his proposal as a "creative way" to address campaign finance reform without impeding on the rights of free speech, which had been an objection by critics of efforts to limit campaign contributions.
Gibson proposes term limits
PostStar.com 8-3-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson is calling for an eight-year limit on serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, with terms restructured from two-years to four-years in duration. Gibson cast his proposal as a "creative way" to address campaign finance reform without impeding on the rights of free speech, as had been an objection by some to proposals to limit campaign contributions.
Bill to repeal health-care business reporting fails
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 8-3-2010
...Gibson's campaign put out a statement after the vote, criticizing Murphy for supporting the health-care bill as well as the stimulus and cap-and-trade bills, calling Friday's attempt "a day late and trillions of dollars too short. If he were a genuine fighter for small business, he would not have voted for these destructive bills," Gibson said. "He caused a great flood, now he's throwing us a thimble to bail us out."
NY Times has Chris Gibson, Scott Murphy race as Toss Up!
Upstate Political Report 8-2-2010
A few days ago, a UPR reader predicted Gibson/Murphy, NY 20th congressional district race would find its way to "toss up" status.However, it looks like the prediction comes a month early.
Rep. Scott Murphy, Chris Gibson to debate soon
Community News 7-31-2010
With his campaign for re-election officially under way, U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy will soon publicly debate the issues — and his voting record — with a challenger who says the congressman has failed to adhere to the fiscally conservative principles to which often refers. The campaigns of both Murphy and Republican challenger Chris Gibson said they are working on the details of holding public debates, with nothing yet formalized.
In Midterm Elections, Afghan War Barely Surfaces
The New York Times 7-29-2010
...And in the Albany area, Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel with multiple combat deployments who is running as a Republican, has criticized the military’s restrictive rules of engagement, which are intended to avoid civilian casualties.
They Took a Desert and Made It Peace
RedState.com 7-28-2010
The campaigns of COL (Ret.) Chris Gibson, a retired, active dutyArmy officer running in the New York 20th District, and Andrew "Rocky" Raczkowsky, an Army Reservist seeking the Republican nomination in the Michigan 9th, reflectthe general meme of veterans of the "Long War" seeking political office.However, they also demonstrate the variety of experiences Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines have had in this "Long War."
Gibson: Murphy’s positions ‘out of step’ with district
The Record 7-27-2010
With his campaign for re-election officially under way, U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy will soon publicly debate the issues — and his voting record — with a challenger who says the congressman has failed to adhere to the fiscally conservative principles to which often refers. The campaigns of both Murphy and Republican challenger Chris Gibson said they are working on the details of holding public debates, with nothing yet formalized.
Gibson challenges Murphy to debate
Register-Star 7-26-2010
KINDERHOOK — Republican Congressional candidate Chris Gibson, R,C-Kinderhook, challenged incumbent Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, on Sunday to a series of town hall-style debates to take place throughout the 20th congressional district during the month of August.
Murphy kicks off Campaign, Opponent wants Debates
CBS 6 News 7-25-2010
Congressman Scott Murphy launched his re-election campaign today. His opponent, Chris Gibson, has challenged Murphy to a series of "town hall" style debates in August.
Congress candidates stress fiscal conservatism
SoSara 7-25-2010
CLIFTON PARK (July 25) — In back-to-back media events Sunday, U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy and Republican challenger Chris Gibson stressed they were fiscal conservatives.
Vets gather for 11th Vietnam reunion
The Daily Mail 7-25-2010
GREENVILLE — Each year Vietnam War veterans and their families gather to celebrate those that made it back home and remember those who didn’t...Congressional candidate Chris Gibson also attended the event, calling the ceremony "moving" and "stirring."
Gibson challenges Murphy to debate
PostStar.com 7-25-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Sunday challenged incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, to a series of "town hall" style debates during the House recess in August.
20th District race heating up after official Murphy announcement
YNN 7-25-2010
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. -- After a little more than a year in office, Congressman Scott Murphy made it official, launching his re-election campaign in front of family, friends and supporters in Clifton Park. "Thank you so much for being here," Murphy told the crowd. Right up the road at his own campaign office, Murphy's opponent, retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson, staged a campaign rally of his own. "What we're here to do today is welcome him to the race," Gibson said.
Chris Gibson: Rock Star Republican
Upstate Political Report 7-24-2010
Impressive! Decorated, retired Army Colonel – Republican Chris Gibson, running for Congress in New York’s District 20 against phony "blue dog" Democrat Scott Murphy, is more than just incredibly knowledgeable and articulate in promoting better, smarter government and policy, his credentials alone speak volumes to Gibson’s ability to lead during an era begging for leadership.
Gibson hedges on Tea Party Caucus
PostStar.com 7-23-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson would not say, on Friday, whether he would join the newly Tea Party Caucus if he is elected to the House of Representatives. The following is a transcript of the segment of the telephone interview in which the topic was discussed.
Gibson on Wall Street reform bill
PostStar.com 7-23-2010
The Wall Street reform law that President Obama signed this week is flawed, but should not be repealed, Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson said Friday. "No I don’t think that we should repeal the bill. What we should do is get right back to work," he said in a telephone interview.
Nine Questions for Congressional Hopeful Chris Gibson
Millbrook Independent 7-21-2010
Running against Democrat Scott Murphy in New York’s 20th Congressional District, retired U.S. Army Colonel Chris Gibson shares an hour over the wire with the Millbrook Independent.
NRCC adds 33 to candidate program
The Hill 7-21-2010
The National Republican Congressional Committee Wednesday added 33 Republican candidates to its "On the Radar" and "Contender" lists.
NRCC Expands Lower Tiers in 'Young Guns'
CQ Politics 7-21-2010
The National Republican Congressional Committee announced Wednesday that 33 House candidates have achieved benchmarks toward qualifying for national party support through the "Young Guns" program.
Gibson looking at flat tax
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 7-21-2010
SARANAC LAKE - Congressional candidate Chris Gibson might favor a flat federal income tax. "I'm not ready to endorse a flat tax at this point," Gibson said in an interview with the Enterprise Friday. "But I'm studying it. I'm studying it hard."
Campaigns in 20th CD trade barbs over signatures
PostStar.com 7-21-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson’s campaign, on Wednesday, criticized incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy’s campaign for using petition gathers from outside the 20th Congressional District.
In NY’s 20th, Gibson out-raises Murphy, still lags in total cash
WNBZ 7-20-2010
The Republican challenger for New York’s 20th Congressional District out-raised the Democratic incumbent in the second quarter, but still lags well behind in total cash on hand.
Candidates You May Have Missed: Chris Gibson (R-NY)
Rightklik.net 7-20-2010
In 2006, the Democratic tidal wave took over a traditionally Republican district in upstate New York. Republican Congressman John Sweeney, a known alcoholic and later confirmed spousal abuser, lost his bid for reelection to "blue dog Democrat" Kirstin Gillibrand.
Gibson raises more funds, Murphy has more on hand
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 7-20-2010
Scott Murphy's campaign still has more money on hand by a long shot, but Chris Gibson's took in $130,000 more last quarter.
Republican Congressional Candidate Chris Gibson
Stamford Advocate 7-20-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson says a federal "cap and trade" bill supported by Democrat U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy threatens U.S. agriculture and business.
Chris Gibson - Rock Star Republican
RaquelOkyay 7-18-2010
Impressive!Decorated, retired Army Colonel – Republican Chris Gibson, running for Congress in New York’s District 20 against phony "blue dog" Democrat Scott Murphy, is more than just incredibly knowledgeable and articulate in promoting better, smarter government and policy, his credentials alone speak volumes to Gibson’s ability to lead during an era begging for leadership.
Dollars and signatures in the 20th
PostStar.com 7-15-2010
A double dose of news from the 20th Congressional District race that may appeal more to number crunchers than policy wonks. Campaign finance reports are in, and who’s winning the horse race depends on how you look at. Republican challenger Chris Gibson raised more money in the second quarter, but incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, has substantially more cash on hand at the close of the quarter.
Gibson says support is ‘overwhelming’
Register-Star 7-15-2010
COLUMBIA COUNTY — Chris Gibson, a fiscally conservative combat veteran who entered the race to represent New York’s 20th Congressional District in March, demonstrated his fundraising prowess with a posting of nearly $500,000 for the quarter.
Math in NY-20?
Politico 7-14-2010
Some readers have noted that sources close to NY-20 Republican candidate Chris Gibson's campaign had said he has $504,000, but his FEC filing shows $452,000 cash on hand for the second quarter.
Race for 20th draws big bucks: U.S. Rep. Murphy has more cash; Gibson's fundraising called strong
Times Union 7-14-2010
ALBANY -- Chris Gibson has apparently raised more money in the last three months than Rep. Scott Murphy, the Glens Falls Democrat he seeks to unseat.
Gibson files campaign finance report
PostStar.com 7-14-2010
This post was updated at 4:25 p.m. to include money transfered in from other authorized committees. Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson had $452,795 on hand in his campaign fund, as of June 30, according to a quarterly campaign finance report filed with Federal Election Commission on Wednesday.
Chris Gibson impresses with single donor support in second quarter
Upstate Political Report via Politico 7-13-2010
It appears Democrat incumbent Scott Murphy is going to have his hands full this November.Chris Gibson's campaign is touting an impressive 2nd quarter of fundraising, which, according to the Politico, includes roughly $500,000 and 90% in individual donors.
Gibson outraises Murphy, Murphy has way more cash
Times Union Blog: Capitol Confidential 7-13-2010
ALBANY – Chris Gibson has apparently raised more money in the last three months than Rep. Scott Murphy, the Glens Falls Democrat he seeks to unseat. But Murphy still has 2.5 times as much money in the bank as Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook. Both men will report on their campaign’s donations and expenditures by Thursday.
Gibson likely the least wealthy of House candidates
Adirondack Daily Enterprise 7-13-2010
With an income of $118,400.40 in 2009, Chris Gibson is likely the least wealthy of the five congressional candidates running to represent Saranac Lake. Gibson, who is running to represent New York's 20th Congressional District, claimed that much in pay from the U.S. Army that year, and $32,620.04 in the first two months of 2010.
Gibson's second-quarter numbers in NY-20
Politico 7-12-2010
Chris Gibson, the Republican congressional hopeful going after Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy in NY-20, is reporting nearly $500,000 raised in the second quarter for his campaign, a source familiar with the filing tells me.
"They mocked us"
TimesUnion.com 7-12-2010
On July 11th, a fundraiser was held at the historic Marshall House in Schuylerville, for Congressional candidate (NY-20) Chris Gibson.The home was used to treat wounded British troops during the second Battle of Saratoga in October, 1777.Gibson’s inspiring speech touched on the history of the area and the turning point at Saratoga.
Chris makes Ten Buck Fridays' top 10 list
Rightklik.net 7-11-2010
Murphy slams Gibson in NY-20 (and he slams back)
Politico 7-9-2010
Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy, who won Kirsten Gillibrand's old NY-20 House seat in a special election early last year, is taking aim at GOP rival Chris Gibson over financial regulation reform bill - an issue that has most of the congressional majority playing defense this cycle.
UPR interviews Chris Gibson, candidate for NY's 20th Congressional District
Left Coast Rebel 7-9-2010
Raquel Okyay , contributor for UPR, has a pending phone interview with Chris Gibson who is running for the Republican nomination to face Scott Murphy in NY's 20th Congressional District. However, to whet your appetite until then, Mr. Gibson agreed to an email interview with UPR. Below are the questions and his responses.
Interview with Chris Gibson, running for NY's 20th Congressional District
Upstate Political Report.com 7-9-2010
Raquel Okyay has a pending phone interview with Chris Gibson who is running for the Republican nomination to face Scott Murphy in NY's 20th Congressional District. However, to whet your appetite until then, Mr. Gibson agreed to an email interview with UPR. Below are the questions and his responses.
A most unusual person
PajamasXpress Blogs: Works and Days 7-7-2010
I know about a dozen congressmen, and have met some senators. But in New York’s 20th Congressional District this year one of the rarest individuals I have ever met is now running for Congress, and as a first-time candidate. He is a conservative, but then so are hundreds of office seekers.
Gibson on proposed EPA acid rain rule
PostStar.com 7-7-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson issued a statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s new plan to reduce pollution, such as acid rain, from electric power plants.
Scott Murphy and Chris Gibson on immigration
Times Union Blog: Capitol Confidential 7-7-2010
Congressman Scott Murphy and his challenger, Republican Chris Gibson, have similar things to say about illegal immigration. After an appearance at a joint meeting of local chambers of commerce, Murphy said he understands why Arizona enacted a law that gives police power to question anyone they suspect of being in the country illegally and makes failing to carry immigration papers a crime.
Gibson: U.S. Justice Dept. lawsuit ‘ill advised’
PostStar.com 7-6-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Tuesday criticized the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Arizona’s new immigration law.
Kinderhook holds annual People's Parade
Register Star 7-5-2010
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Chris Gibson, the Republican candidate for the 20th congressional district, marched in the parade with his wife, Mary Jo and children Katie, Maggie and Connor.
Murphy expounds on his vote for Wall St. reform
Register-Star 7-2-2010
Local U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, touted his vote for the Wall Street reform bill Wednesday as a major step toward eliminating taxpayer bailouts for large financial lending firms throughout the nation and here in his district.
Gibson attacks Rep. Murphy on ‘cap & trade’
The Chronicle, 7-1-2010
Congressional candidate Chris Gibson conducted a press conference on June 24 at the Falls Farm & Garden power equipment store in Hudson Falls, faultingRep. Scott Murphy’s vote for "Cap-and-
Trade" legislation to combat global warming.
Rethinking the way to win in A'stan
NY Post Op Ed by Chris Gibson 6/29/2010
With the drama over Gen. Stanley McChrystal behind us, let's focus on bringing the near-decade-long US mission in Afghanistan to a successful conclusion.
2010 Race of the Day: On the Offense in NY-20
Townhall.com 6/29/2010
In Upstate New York lies New York’s 20th Congressional District, a largely rural district currently held by vulnerable freshman Democrat Scott Murphy. Murphy narrowly won the seat by just over 700 votes on March 31, 2009 in a hard-fought special election after two-term Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand resigned to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate. Republican Chris Gibson, a retired Army Colonel, will challenge Murphy this November.
Gibson comments on G-20
PostStar.com 6/29/2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson, on Monday, reiterated his opposition to a second round of economic stimulus spending, in light of the G-20 meeting in Toronto over the weekend.
Murphy and Gibson differ on ‘DISCLOSE Act’
PostStar.com 6-25-2010
U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, praised campaign disclosure legislation that narrowly passed the House on Thursday as a measure that would increase openness and transparency. The bill, that passed the House by a vote of 219-206, would place new limitations on the political activity of groups such as corporations, labor unions, business groups and special interest organizations.
Gibson raps ‘cap-and-trade,’ at Hudson Falls event
PostStar.com 6-25-2010
HUDSON FALLS -- Local dairy farmers and apple growers who rely heavily on diesel-powered tractors are hit hard when fuel prices go up, said Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson. "He hasn't found any tractor that runs on solar power right now," Gibson said, referring to Kevin Bowman, owner of Bowman Orchards in Rexford.
Cablevisioncovers a press conferenceat Stanfordville Machine in Dutchess County.
Where are the Solar Tractors?
Times Union 6-24-2010
At a press conference in Clifton Park’s Bowman Orchards today, the Republican candidate for NY’s 20th district, Chris Gibson, discussed Cap and Trade legislation.Gibson is particularly concerned about loss of jobs, increased energy costs for middle class Americans, and the impact it will have on small family farms like Bowman’s Orchards.
Gibson distinguishes between Barton and Price
PostStar.com 6-24-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson, at a press conference in Hudson Falls on Thursday, distinguished between controversial remarks by U.S. Rep. Joe Price, R-Texas, and Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., regarding British Petroleum and the Gulf Coast oil spill.
Gibson repudiates Barton, raises with Price
Capitol Confidential 6-22-2010
Chris Gibson, a Republican hoping to unseat Rep. Scott Murphy, forcefully repudiated remarks by a sitting Republican congressman who apologized to BP CEO Tony Hayward for what he saw as a "shakedown" being perpetuated by the Obama administration.
Q&A with Chris Gibson — Part 2
PostStar.com 6-22-2010
This is the second segment from an interview on Friday with Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson. Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, in the 20th Congressional District.
Q&A with Chris Gibson: Part 1
PostStar.com 6-20-2010
This is the first segment from an interview on Friday with Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson. Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, in the 20th Congressional District.
Gibson lives on pension
Times Union 6-19-2010
Chris Gibson, the endorsed Republican candidate opposing Rep. Scott Murphy, has refused royalties from his book and relies on a military pension for income.
Congressional candidate: Health care reform is flawed
Post Star 6/18/2010
Short-term benefits of this year's health care reform bill do not justify the long-term fundamental flaws of the legislation, said Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson.
"What we need to do is repeal this bill and to replace it with a bill that focuses on the central problem - cost," said Gibson, the Republican challenger to incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls
Potential GOP challenger to Rep. Murphy files disclosure report
Times Union 6/18/2010
Christopher Gibson, a potential Republican challenger to Rep. Scott Murphy, D-N.Y., filed his financial disclosure report listing only one asset: an HSBC account valued between $100,001 and $250,000.
Gibson – a retired colonel in the U.S. Army who served four combat tours in Iraq – reported that the HSBC account earned him between $201 and $1,000 in interest this year. Last year, the account earned between $5,000 and $15,000.
New York Independent Party abandons NY Congressional District 20. Becomes Obama, Pelosi, Reid Rubber Stamp
District20NY/wordpress.com
Scott Murphy has been given the NY Independence Party nomination. Murphy who votes 90% with Nancy Pelosi is hardly an "independent." A primary for the nomination with Chris Gibson would have let registered Independence Party voters decide...
Gibson discusses ‘donut hole’ Medicare gap
PostStar.com 6-17-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson said Thursday he would support a measure to close the so-called Medicare "donut hole" as part of a replacement for the current health care reform legislation, provided the cost is offset by a reduction in federal spending elsewhere.
Murphy takes Independence line, with some dissent
Capitol Confidential 6-16-2010
The executive committee of the State Independence Party has endorsed Rep. Scott Murphy for re-election in the 20th district, a move that will help Murphy, D-Glens Falls, secure a second ballot line in his November re-election.
Columbia County Independence Committee endorses Gibson
Poststar.com 6-15-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson picked up another cross-party endorsement for the Independence party nomination on Tuesday when the Columbia County Independence Committee endorsed his candidacy.
Independence Party announces endorsements
Register-Star 6-15-2010
The Columbia County Independence Party has endorsed Chris Gibson for election to the 20th Congressional District seat, incumbent County Clerk Holly Tanner for her third term in that position, and Deborah Simonsmeier in her bid for the newly created position of third Columbia County Coroner.
"Washington: The Gravy Train is Over"
TimesUnion.com
This was how Chris Gibson (Republican candidate for New York’s 20th Congressional District) began his speech at the opening of his campaign’s Clifton Park office yesterday.
Referring to incumbent Congressman Scott Murphy as the "gentleman from Missouri," (note: Murphy came to Glens Falls sometime in 2006 after spending much of his life in Missouri…
Independence primary possible in 20th
Poststar.com 6-10-10
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, and his Republican challenger, Chris Gibson, may face each other in a September primary for the Independence party line. If such a primary race materializes, it could be an indicator of strength among independent voters, which is considered to be a key to winning the November general election in the 20th Congressional District.
Gibson to open Clifton Park office
Poststar.com 6-8-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson announced he will open a regional campaign office at the corner of Route 146 and Maxwell Drive, next to the CVS pharmacy, in Clifton Park.
Toss up voters in the 20th
Poststar.com 6-7-2010
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson had a busy day on the campaign trail on Sunday, attending events in seven counties. He packed in so many stops that he was more than two-hours behind schedule for a final stop — scheduled for 5:45 p.m. according to an advance media advosiry — at a house party in Queensbury.
Chris Gibson running in the 20th Congressional District
YNN TV 6-7-2010
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- The Republican candidate in the race for the 20th Congressional District works to get his name out over the weekend. Chris Gibson made several stops in eight counties, including a stop in Saratoga Springs. He said he plans to visit the remaining counties in the district over the coming days. Gibson said getting his message out is key to winning the election.
GOP seeks fiscal edge
Times Union 6-7-2010
Republicans try to exploit U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy's support of stimulus spending, health care bill.
Last year, U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy campaigned hard on reviving the economy with help from a $787 billion federal stimulus bill. But that strategy may hurt his chances for re-election.
GOP picnic spotlights candidates: Gibson, Wilson and Donovan to speak
Register-Star 6-4-2010
The annual Columbia County Republican picnic will again be held at the Stuyvesant Falls VFW, Albany Avenue, Stuyvesant Falls on Saturday. The event kicks off at noon and will feature classic chicken BBQ. There will also be a silent auction with many exciting prizes including tickets to Yankee Stadium and other special items.
20th Congressional District race heating up
YNN TV 6-3-2010
Just five months from Election Day, the race for the 20th Congressional District seat is gaining steam. Both Representative Scott Murphy and his challenger, retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson made stops in the Capital Region. As our Matt Hunter Reports, while their messages may sound similar to voters, both are trying to separate themselves from the other.
Gibson works the convention
Capitol Confidential 6-3-2010
No fewer than five people handed me their business cards at the Republican convention this week, telling me which Congressional seat they were running for. So I wasn’t suprised Chris Gibson, the retired Army colonel from Kinderhook who is looking to unseat Rep. Scott Murphy.
Honoring the fallen
Register Star 6-1-2010
Chris Gibson, a retired U.S. Army colonel and currently a candidate for U.S. Congress, said Monday he sees evidence of hope for this country’s renewal in the character of some of its soldiers now being remembered. He was speaking at Hudson’s Memorial Day service at the Fourth Street Park.
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Gibson Discusses his Vision for the Nation in an Exclusive Interview
Ricochet 5-27-2010
Vets for Freedom Backs 10 Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Running in 2010
Weekly Standard 5-27-2010
The pro-military group Vets for Freedom plans to unveil its list of House endorsements for the 2010 cycle Thursday, backing 10 Republican congressional candidates in an initiative dubbed "OPERATION 10-IN-10." The organization, which is focused this year on electing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans running for office,...
SCORE EXCLUSIVE -- CHOOSING THEIR BATTLES:
Politico 5-27-2010
The pro-military group Vets for Freedom plans to unveil its list of House endorsements for the 2010 cycle Thursday, backing 10 Republican congressional candidates in an initiative dubbed "OPERATION 10-IN-10." The organization, which is focused this year on electing Iraq and Afghanistan veterans running for office, will back challengers Allen West (FL-22), Steve Stivers (OH-15), Jonathan Paton (AZ-08), Ilario Pantano (NC-07), Adam Kinzinger (IL-11), Joe Heck (NV-03), Chris Gibson (NY-20) ... (read more)
Former Col. Chris Gibson
Combatveteransforcongress.com
Former Col Chris Gibson, USA (Ret) (R-NY-20) of Kinderhook, NY served in the US Army for 24 years and is running for election for Congress in the 20th Congressional District of New York. He is running against Congressman Scott Murphy, who won a special election last year and has since voted against the interests of his constituents several times, including recently when he flip-flopped and voted "yes" for the health care bill.
Gibson discusses financial industry
Post Star 5/25/2010
The federal bailout of secondary mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should end, said Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson. "They continue to lose money. You know Freddie announced it lost $8 billion in the first quarter of 2010. It’s going to be asking for another $10.6 billion in taxpayers help. So you know — track record of consistently losing money," Gibson said in a telephone interview on Monday.
Former Army colonel to take on incumbent in 20th Congressional District
Press Republican - 5/24/2010
As an army colonel with several tours of duty under his belt, Chris Gibson has developed an intense approach to just about everything he does. His campaign for the seat in the 20th Congressional District is no different."We're going to win," Gibson flatly told the Press-Republican Editorial Board recently.
Rally for Gibson
YNN TV 5-22-2010
Supporters of 20th Congressional District candidate Chris Gibson held a rally Saturday in Rensselaer County. The Republican and retired Army Colonel is running for the seat currently held by Democrat Scott Murphy, who has yet to announce if he'll seek re-election. And with the support of all ten county chairs in the district, Gibson is holding rallies to organize community support.
Hoover Institute Host May 2010 Retreat
hoover.org
His campaign for a seat in the New York 20th congressional district was the topic of Christopher Gibson’s talk "The 2010 Elections and the Renewal of Conservatism." Gibson, a Hoover National Security Affairs Fellow in 2006–07, was the regimental commander of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division before his retirement in February 2010.
Gibson does RensCo
Times Union
Chris Gibson, the retired Army colonel and Republican congressional candidate, will hold a second volunteer summit Saturday in Brunswick. Gibson was in Troy on Tuesday night, as the "special guest" for a fundraiser of the Rensselaer County GOP. The committee was the first to endorse him in his bid, and the fundraiser at party headquarters on Fourth Street drew County Executive Kathy Jimino, County Clerk Frank Merola and Sen. Roy McDonald.
Gibson to speak to Stanford University think tank
Post Star
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson said he is headed to California this week to speak Thursday at a retreat sponsored by The Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
"It’s one of the leading think tanks in the country. You’ve got George Schultz is out there, Bill Perry, Ed Meese, Condi Rice — just a whole series of luminaries that is associated with the Institution," Gibson said in a telephone on Monday.
Five who flipped on health care
politico.com
Murphy had no Republican opposition in the 20th District when he decided to change his vote on reform, but now he’s facing a challenge from Republican Chris Gibson, a military veteran who is critical of the new health care law.
CCSD and community walk to help victims of earthquake in Haiti
Register Star
Originally, third-grade teacher Maria Hogencamp wanted to do something with just her class, but decided to turn it into something bigger, making it a districtwide fundraiser for the American Red Cross to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Before retiring from the U.S. Army after 24 years, Congressional candidate Chris Gibson, who was also at the walk ...
Chris Gibson opens campaign headquarters in Kinderhook
WGXC
Republican Congressional candidate Chris Gibson opened his campaign headquarters in his hometown of Kinderhook Thursday, May 12, packing the small space with loyal supporters down the street from Ichabod Crane High School, where Gibson was the point guard and co-captain of the basketball team.
Veterans Look to Have Impact on Capitol Hill
FOX Business News
Gibson camp to host an open house
Register Star
The Chris Gibson for Congress Campaign opened its headquarters at 12 Broad St. directly across from Bagel Tyme café in the village of Kinderhook. The campaign invites neighbors and friends from Columbia County to meet the candidate from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. It will be an opportunity for the residents to talk to Gibson.
Gibson says stimulus didn’t; would abolish Homeland Security
WGXC
The Republican Congressional candidate Chris Gibson would abolish the Department of Homeland Security, and says the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was "a loser for our country
John Gizzi's Races of the Week
Humanevents.com
To call Chris Gibson a "career military man" is very accurate. He joined the Army National Guard while in high school in Kinderhook, N.Y. During 24 years on active duty, Gibson earned a degree from Siena College (N.Y.), served in Desert Storm and as part of the peace-keeping team in Kosovo. He has served with the 82nd Airborne Division, worked in the war on drugs, and done three tours of duty in Iraq.
NY-20 Choosing Honest Men to Be Captains of Horse
dailysok.com
It is Hanson’s opinion that veteran-candidates like retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson run saying, "Vote me for . . . (sic) . . . because I did my duty, even if some in this country questioned why one would." Instead, it seems that people like Chris Gibson run because of what they saw while they did that duty.
Choosing Honest Men to be Captain of Horse ....
RedState.com
Victor Davis Hanson is one of America’s most brilliant public intellectuals. However, in his recent articles on veterans of the Long War running for Congress, he misses the mark in my opinion.
It is Hanson’s opinion that veteran-candidates like retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson run saying, "Vote me for because I did my duty, even if some in this country questioned why one would." Instead, it seems that people like Chris Gibson run because of what they saw while they did that duty.
Murphy challenger: 'We can add by subtraction'
Times Union
ALBANY -- Chris Gibson gets excited when talking about the need to reduce federal spending, including his belief that fiscal jolts like the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was "a loser for our country, but especially for our area" and that the Department of Homeland Security should be abolished.
Combat vets group endorses Gibson
Register Star
The Combat Veterans for Congress PAC announced that it is endorsing Chris Gibson, the candidate for Congress in New York’s 20th District recently. The Combat Veterans for Congress Committee is dedicated to supporting the election of fiscally conservative Combat Veterans to Congress.
From Battle to Ballots
NY Post
Usually a handful of ex-sol diers seeks political office every election cycle. But more than 20 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are running this fall for Congress alone. Almost all are riding a wave of public anger at incumbents over a profligate government and dishonest Wall Street -- and a general feeling that the Democratic remedy has proven as bad as, or worse than, the GOP disease.
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Soldier-Citizens to the Rescue?
realclearpolitics.com
But suddenly, amid public malaise, dozens of nontraditional soldier-citizens have stepped forward out of the shadows to argue that right now in America, neither money nor incumbency matters as much as civic duty and the old idea of public service. And unlike most of us, they once put their lives on the line to prove just that.
Murphy hires a campaign manager, Gibson meets volunteers
Times Union
Murphy’s Republican opponent Chris Gibson met with over 200 volunteers at West Mountain. A narrative account written (sorry, I didn’t attend and as such can’t offer my own) by Gibson’s press aide Rob Clark is reproduced below, in full. Above is a 10-minute clip, set to music, that the campaign provided of volunteers practicing praising Gibson.
Gibson releases web campaign video
Post Star
State Sen. Elizabeth Little, R-Queensbury, appears in a new campaign video for Chris Gibson, the Republican candidate in the 20th Congressional District.
Queensbury Supervisor Dan Stec and Patrick Ziegler, a tea party activist from Burnt Hills, also appear in the video that is posted on the campaign web site, www.chrisgibsonforcongress.com
Spotlight on the New York 20th Congressional District
KeyHouseRaces.com
The 20th Congressional District of New York, largely rural, is located in eastern New York and includes all or parts of Columbia, Dutchess, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. Traditionally, this has been a conservative district until the election of Kirsten Gillibrand (D) in 2006. Upon Gillibrand’s appointment to the Senate, Scott Murphy (D) won this seat in a special election and is running to retain his seat.
Congressional Murphy Has Some Explaining To Do: Will Republicans Take Back The 20th?
newscopy.org
The good news is Murphy is up for re-election this year, in a district some say is vulnerable for Democrats, I say open season. Murphy won the seat in a special election last year by fewer than 1000 votes against the Republican candidate, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco. This year, Ten County Chairman of the Republican Party has endorsed retired Army colonel and decorated war hero from Kinderhook, Chris Gibson. Gibson signed the "Repeal It" pledge and advocates "job creation" as a top issue.
Gibson makes a run for Congress
YNN- TV
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson is making a run for the 20th Congressional District seat currently held by Scott Murphy and while Murphy has yet to officially declare if he'll run for re-election, Gibson has picked up the support of several local republican leaders.
Supporters and party members gathered for the Saratoga County Republican Chairmen's Club Breakfast to hear Gibson speak.
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Open season on Democrats: Scott Murphy NY-20
Townhall.com
The showdown election between Democrat Scott Murphy and Republican Jim Tedisco for the NY-20 special election made waves in both upstate New York and across the nation for Murphy’s 401-vote win. His re-election challenge this November promises to be just as exciting.
Candidate loses opponent, gains adviser
Legislative Gazzette
One-time Republican candidate for Congress Patrick Ziegler, after failing to garner support from county GOP chairmen, recently announced he was joining Chris Gibson's campaign team. Gibson is mounting a campaign to unseat incumbent Democratic Rep. Scott Murphy in upstate New York's 20th Congressional District.
Gibson has $91,825 for race against Murphy
Times Union
Chris Gibson, the retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, has raised $108,000 toward his race against Rep. Scott Murphy.
According to his quarterly FEC filing, Gibson has $91,825.97 on hand for his run against Murphy, a freshman Democrat from Glens Falls. Murphy’s quarterly disclosure is not yet filed (it’s due tomorrow) but his aides have indicated he raised $475,000 this quarter, bringing his total war chest to $1.1 million.
Gibson 1st quarter fundraising
Post Star
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson raised $108,519 in the first quarter, and had $91,825 on hand for his campaign, as of March 31, according to a report his campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission. Gibson is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, in the 20th Congressional District.
Murphy raised about $475,000 in the first quarter, and had a balance of about $1.1 million on hand, as of March 31, campaign spokesman Josh Schwerin has said.A full report is to due to be filed with the FEC by midnight Thursday.
The Republican Challenger vs. Scott Murphy
Glen Falls Chronicle
Mark Westcott of Queensbury called to offer us a meeting with Chris Gibson, the endorsed Republican challenger in November to first-term Democratic Congressman Scott Murphy. We accepted. At that point Mr. Gibson still faced a contest for the GOP nomination, but his path was cleared when Patrick Ziegler — the choice of the Warren County Republican Committee — dropped
out of the race andendorsed Mr. Gibsonon March 31.
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Inhale, change is on the way
By Chris Gibson
Published in the Times Union
The new health care legislation passed recentlythanks to our local congressman Scott Murphy will result in higher healthinsurance premiums for families and tougher times for our distressed smallbusiness community. Among the provisions buried in this complicated bill arenew taxes on the medical device industry critical to preserving jobs in ourarea.
NY-20 Colonel Chris Gibson Addresses Capital District Liberty-Minded Groups
dailysok.com
Republican Congressional Candidate Retired US Army Colonel Chris Gibson addressed an enthusiastic crowd of about 150 members of various Upstate New York liberty-minded groups, including Albany 912, Albany Campaign for Liberty, the Liberty-Post, the Sons of Liberty and the Albany Tea Party Patriots at Duke’s Pub in Glenmont New York.
The Republican challenger vs. Scott Murphy
The Chronicle
Mark Westcott of Queensbury called to offer us ameeting with Chris Gibson, the endorsed Republicanchallenger in November to first-term Democratic CongressmanScott Murphy. We accepted.At that point Mr. Gibson still faced a contest forthe GOP nomination, but his path was cleared whenPatrick Ziegler — the choice of the Warren CountyRepublican Committee— droppedout of the race andendorsed Mr. Gibsonon March 31.
Decorated Military Hero to Oppose Scott Murphy
Hudson Valley News
While Republicans still seem to be sorting out their list of candidates for various state and federal offices, it appears they've found their candidate for the 20th congressional district. Chris Gibson, 45, has just been tapped by the 10 county chairmen in the district to challenge Democrat incumbent Scott Murphy in November.
Congressional Candidate talks of hope for future of US
Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Col. Chris Gibson says he is running for Congress to change the direction of our country."I'm very concerned," the Kinderhook native said in a telephone interview Wednesday. "We continue to pile up a mountain of debt, and we threaten to be the first generation that leaves our country worse off than we found it.
Ziegler joins Gibson campaign team
Post Star
It looks like Republican chairmen in the 20th District got their wish for a tea party tag team, quasi running mate for endorsed congressional candidate Chris Gibson. Gibson, the endorsed Republican candidate. announced Sunday that former GOP nomination opponent Patrick Ziegler will serve as "policy adviser and outreach coordinator" on Gibson’s campaign team.
Ziegler, a tea party activist from Burnt Hills, dropped out of the race last week and endorsed Gibson, a newly retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County.
Gibson hires Ziegler, who endorsed Gibson
Times Union
Patrick Ziegler, who last week dropped his bid to be the Republican candidate against Rep. Scott Murphy, signed onto the Chris Gibson campaign as a policy adviser and outreach coordinator.
Ziegler was endorsed by party leaders in Warren County and the Town of Ballston, but it became clear after presentations to Republicans around the 10-county district that Gibson, a retired Army colonel, had secured a plurality of support. Two other men also sought the nomination — David Harper and Queensbury Supervisor Dan Stec — but dropped out in the waning days of March. Ziegler conceded to Gibson last week.
Retired Army Colonel to run for Murphy's seat in Congress
Poughkeepsie Journal
Republican leaders are backing a retired Army colonel and first-time political candidate in their bid to take back the 20th Congressional District seat they failed to regain in a special election a year ago. Chris Gibson, 45, has been selected by the 10 county chairmen of the district to challenge Democrat Rep. Scott Murphy, 40, of Glens Falls, in the Nov. 2 election.
Gibson to challenge Rep. Murphy in 20th Congressional District
Saratogian
This November, Christopher P. Gibson will run against Congressman Scott Murphy to represent New York’s 20th District.
Gibson secured the Republican nomination after committee chairmen from the 10 counties within the district voted Wednesday afternoon at the Desmond Hotel in Colonie.
"Their nomination of my candidacy is proof that a message of reducing taxes, curbing government spending, eliminating onerous regulations and reducing health care costs resonates with the citizens of the 20th District," Gibson said in a statement.
Gibson tapped to challenge Murphy in the 20th
Daily Mail/Register Star
Republican Chris Gibson will challenge Democrat Scott Murphy for his Congressional seat in New York’s 20th Congressional District this fall. Gibson was endorsed Wednesday by the 10 Republican chairmen of the district’s 10 counties at a meeting at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.
GOP Picks ex-Army officer for run against Murphy
Times Union
Calling his campaign a move toward freedom and away from centralization and dependency, retired Army Col. Chris Gibson will challenge U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy in November for the 20th Congressional District seat.
Gibson enters race for 20th District
YNN - TV
While Congressman Scott Murphy has not yet officially declared his campaign to continue to represent New York's 20th district, he already has some competition.
On Wednesday, retired Army colonel Chris Gibson received the Republican nomination to run for the 20th district position in the 2010 election. The 45-year-old Kinderhook native was officially announced as the GOP candidate at the Desmond Hotel before more than a hundred supporters.
Republicans unite around Gibson
Times Union
Chris Gibson, the former Army colonel and Kinderhook native seeking to replace Scott Murphy in Congress, was formally blessed as the GOP candidate in the race during a ceremony at the Desmond. "It is with a great sense of responsibility and humility that I accept your endorsement," he said to the room of Republican partisans and elected officials, on a stage framed by oil paintings and chandeliers, reading from prepared remarks.
GOP Picks Gibson to Challenge Murphy
Business Review
Republican Christopher Gibson will challenge U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) in the November 2010 elections.
Murphy, a first-term congressman, represents the state’s 20th congressional district. It covers part or all of 10 counties, including much of the Capital Region.
2010 GOP Hopefuls: Chris Gibson
RedState.com
Gibson’s got some great ideas and is more in touch with this right-leaning district than the incumbent who voted for cap and trade, Obamacare, and actively supports TARP. To recapture the House, we need solid candidates in traditionally Republican districts. I feel Gibson is one of those candidates.
Gibson Ready to Make it Official
Times Union
Retired Army colonel Chris Gibson has an event scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Desmond, presumably to announce he has enough votes in the 10-county 20th Congressional District to claim the Republican nomination. Gibson and Patrick Ziegler, a Burnt Hills life insurance salesman with ties to the Conservative Party and the Tea Party movement, are vying for the chance to take on Congressman Scott Murphy, a Democrat from Glens Falls.
County GOP endorses Gibson for Congress
Register Star
Chris Gibson’s home county endorsed his candidacy for the Congressional seat in New York’s 20th District. Columbia County Republicans decided recently to endorse Gibson and deliver 7,633 votes, putting him well into the lead for the 20th Congressional seat in New York.
This endorsement is another in what is already a long list that includes Saratoga County, Otsego County, the Rensselaer County GOP Executive Committee, the Saratoga County Conservative Party and Matt Torrey, the chairman of the Columbia County Conservative Party.
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Chris Gibson Announces Candidacy
District20ny blog
Col. Chris Gibson (U. S. Army, ret.) has announced his candidacy for Congressman NY district 20 running against Scott Murphy (D). Take a look at Chris Gibson, who he is, what he has done and what he stands for. The choice is clear, Chris Gibson representing NY district 20 after November 2010 elections. BPI endorses Chris Gibson. Look for more updates in the coming weeks.
Chris Gibson has a lock on the endorsement in the 20th district
Chris Gibson, the newly retired Army colonel who just returned home to Columbia County to run for Congress, appears to have the Republican party's endorsement in the race locked up.
But Patrick Ziegler, Gibson's only remaining challenger for the Republican and Conservative nominations, said he is staying in the race and may challenge Gibson in a Republican primary, or run on the Conservative line in the general election.
Gibson Gets Columbia, Washington Counties
Times Union
The Republican committees in Washington and Columbia counties have endorsed Chris Gibson as the GOP candidate to run against Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.
A Republican from Washington County put the news that Gibson, a retired Army colonel, won the endorsement, adding it to Rensselaer, Saratoga and Otsego counties. Republican leaders in Columbia County — where Gibson was raised — also voted to endorse him, according to a release from his campaign.
Washington County GOP Endorses Gibson
Post Star
The Washington County Republican Committee has endorsed Chris Gibson for the Republican nomination in the 20th Congressional District, said county Republican Chairman John Patterson.
Gibson, a newly retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, won by a vote of 56-to-29 over Patrick Ziegler, a tea party activist from Burnt Hills, in Saratoga County.
Gibson Gets Otsego Committee Endorsement
Post Star
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Sunday announced that the Otsego Republican Committee endorsed his candidacy for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls. Gibson also announced the Mechanicville Republican Committee endorsed his candidacy, increasing his support in Saratoga County, where he already had clinched the county’s endorsement.
Gibson Clinches Saratoga County GOP Endorsement
Post Star
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Saturday announced he has clinched the Saratoga County Republican Committee endorsement, which holds 33 percent of the weighted vote in the 20th Congressional District endorsement process.
Gibson clinched the endorsement when the Saratoga Springs and Wilton Republican committees switched their endorsements from former candidate David Harper.
Harper Drops Out
Times Union Blog
David Harper, a former assistant district attorney and Saratoga Springs resident, has ended his bid for Congress.
"He has decided based on his calculations that it is not possible for him to take control of the Saratoga County numbers. He has graciously called all of the other candidates and taken himself out of the race," said Jasper Nolan, chairman of the Saratoga County Republican Party.
Gibson: "I have great respect for Dave Harper."
PostStar.com
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Friday said he appreciates the support of former opponent David Harper, who dropped out of the race earlier Friday and endorsed Gibson.
Harper, at first, said he was "leaning in the direction" of endorsing Gibson, but later issued a press release endorsing Gibson.
Gibson collects two more Saratoga County endorsements
Times Union
The StillwaterRepublican Committee and the county Conservative Party gave Chris Gibson their endorsement over the weekend. Gibson, a Republican and a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, plans to run against Scott Murphy in the 20th Congressional District
Moreau GOP Backs Gibson
PostStar.com
Columbia County congressional hopeful Chris Gibson can add another GOP committee endorsement to his collection. The Moreau Republican Committee voted unanimously Thursday night to endorse Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Kinderhook.
Chairman John Telesky said he was impressed with Gibson’s military background, as well as the "fresh face" he offered to voters.
Gibson Takes Rensselaer County, Greenfield
TimesUnionBlog
Chris Gibson, a retired Army colonel from Columbia County, has gathered the endorsements of more Republican leaders in his bid to become the GOP candidate against Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls.
"We are impressed with Chris Gibson’s outstanding record of service to our nation, his tremendous credentials and his ideas on how to get the federal government once again working for the people," said Neil Kelleher, presumptive heir to the party chairmanship, announcing the executive committee has unanimously endorsed Gibson.
Halfmoon GOP Endorses Gibson
PostStar.com
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson on Wednesday announced he received the endorsement of the Halfmoon Republican Committee.
"Chris commanded the attention of the committee last night and that is a good sign," said town Republican Chairwoman Regina Parker, in a press release.
Gibson Announces More Endorsement
PostStar.com
Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson announced Monday that the Stillwater Republican Committee "overwhelmingly" endorsed his candidacy.
Gibson, previously endorsed by the Clifton Park Republican Committee, now has 3,055 weighted votes in the Saratoga County Republican Committee endorsement process.
Gibson Grabs Clifton Park
Times Union blog
Retired Army colonel Chris Gibson of Kinderhook won an endorsement from the Clifton Park Republican Committee Thursday night. The members talked to Gibson as well as the other men looking to challenge Democrat U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy in the 20th Congressional District: David Harper, Dan Stec and Patrick Ziegler. Gibson won more than 50 votes; Ziegler, Stec and Harper collected single digits.
Torrey endorses Gibson
Register Star
Congressional hopeful Chris Gibson, right, shakes hands with county Conservative Party Chairman Matt Torrey. Torrey has officially announced his support of Gibson for Congress.
Q&A with Chris Gibson -- Part I
Post Star
This is the first segment from an interview on Tuesday with Republican congressional candidate Chris Gibson. Gibson, a newly retired Army colonel from Kinderhook, in Columbia County, is one of four candidates seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, D-Glens Falls, in November.
New Face in the Race for 20th Congressional seat
Capital News 9
VALATIE, N.Y. -- There is a new face in the race for the 20th Congressional District seat. Republican and Retired Army Colonel Chris Gibson announced his campaign at an event in Valatie on Saturday.
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Kinderhook Republican to challenge Murphy for House seat
Register Star
VALATIE — He’s a Kinderhook native. He was point guard and co-captain of the Ichabod Crane High School basketball team. He rose to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army, was deployed seven times overseas and now Republican Chris Gibson has come home to run for office against Rep. Scott Murphy in New York’s 20th Congressional District.
Retired Colonel Joins Race
Times Union
KINDERHOOK -- Chris Gibson, a just-retired U.S. Army colonel, announced Saturday he will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Rep. Scott Murphy. "I've fought hard for this country, and now I'm ready to fight hard for all of the citizens of the 20th District," Gibson announced Saturday afternoon during a homecoming party at the Winding Brook Country Club.
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Army colonel from Kinderhook earns second Legion of Merit
Times Union
Army Col. Chris Gibson of Kinderhook received his second award of the Legion of Merit and a Joint Service Commendation Medal during a change of command and retirement ceremony at Aristide University in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
My View: Declare War, Defeat Terrorists
by Chris Gibson
As I retire from the Army after 24 years of service, including tours in Iraq and most recently in Haiti, I have serious concerns about how our country is waging the war against Al Qaeda and its affiliates. To be sure, there are some things to be encouraged about — including an Iraq that appears to be stabilizing after many years of insurgency, the captures of several Taliban commanders in Pakistan, and the promising offensive in Marja, Afghanistan. Yet from a global perspective, and looking at how our enemy is waging this war, we have reason for concern.
Enter Chris Gibson
The worst kept secret among 20th Congressional DistrictRepublicans will go on the record tomorrow. A supporter of now retired Col.Chris Gibson sent a coy e-mail to a long list of reporters this morninginviting us to a homecoming celebration for Gibson. The soldier will talk abouthis future plans, which, given the feverish discussion about Gibson as someoneto challenge U.S. Rep. Scott Murphy, include more than laying on the beach.
HooverInstitution
Colonel Chris Gibson is a national security affairs fellow for2006-2007 at the Hoover Institution…
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Final Message From Col.Gibson
As I relinquish command today and prepare to retire from the US Army next week, I want to convey my deepest appreciation and gratitude to all of our Paratroopers, Families, and Friends of the Falcons for their faithful service and unyielding support during my tenure as the Commander of this storied and highly decorated unit.
82nd in Haiti: Change in command for Falcon Brigade
Fayetteville Observer
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A command change for 3,500 Fort Bragg paratroopers took place Tuesdayon a blistering Haitian afternoon, with the top general in the 82nd AirborneDivision flying in from Afghanistan to watch.
82nd AirborneReinforces 7th Cavalry at Little Bighorn
Col. ChristopherGibson said the soldiers had a great jump and added "what an historicalplace to conduct an Airborne operation."
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A US Major and anIraqi Mayor Share Good News from Tall Afar
LTC Gibson, and LTC Reilly embody courage, strength, vision and wisdom…
(click here to read more)Evacuationexercise tests paratroopers' flexibility
The exercise at Camp Mackall was designed totest this capability, said brigade commander Col. Christopher P. Gibson, ofKinderhook, N.Y.
(click here to read more)Chris Gibson among new Representatives sworn-in
WNYT 1-6-2011
Wednesday in Washington, DC, the Republican Party took control of the House of Representatives.
Gibson takes oath with kids nearby
Times Union 1-6-2011
Rep. Chris Gibson and five other freshman Republicans from New York were sworn into the House of Representatives on Wednesday amid calls from party activists and leaders to cut spending and repeal last year's health care overhaul.
Family sees Gibson take seat in House
Poughkeepsie Journal 1-6-2011
Christopher Gibson's formal title changed Wednesday from colonel to representative as the Kinderhook resident was sworn in to represent New York's 20th District in the 112th Congress.
