Most people don’t think of odd-numbered years like 2009 as election years.  But on November 3^rd, there will be a few special elections scattered across the country. One of those races is for a seat in the US House of Representatives for the 23^rd district of New York.

What makes this race so intriguing is there are three candidates vying for the seat: 2 democrats and a republican.  What makes it even more interesting is that one of those democrats calls herself a republican!  The nerve!

Bill Owens is a liberal, but he at least has the decency to call himself a democrat.  Dede Scozzafava has consistently voted for higher taxes, more spending, and government expansion throughout her political career, is pro-abortion, and thinks card-check is a fantastic idea.  Yet somehow, she’s running as a republican.  I know, it doesn’t make any sense to me either.

Enter conservative candidate Doug Hoffman.  Mr. Hoffman is not a career politician, but a family man and grandfather, a CPA and small business owner, a self made man living the American dream after growing up with three siblings and a single mother.  He never intended to run for congress, but like so many of us, has become fed up with the politicians in Washington that he felt the need to take action.  Mr. Hoffman believes in the integrity and ingenuity of Americans, and that we don’t need a “Big Brother” of a government entrenched in every aspect of our lives.

To learn more about Doug Hoffman or to contribute to his campaign, visit www.doughoffmanforcongress.com.  And don’t forget to tune into The Smart Girl Report on Wednesday October 21st at 10pm EST to hear an exclusive interview with the conservative candidate!