As expected, Republican gubernatorial contender Rick Lazio secured a spot on the ballot as the designated candidate for the state Conservative Party tonight in New York City, as reported by NY1’s Michael Scotto.
But, it’s not all good news for the former Long Island congressman.
Lazio only received 53.96 percent of the vote at the Conservative convention, where many delegates expressed displeasure over Chairman Mike Long’s decision to hold tonight’s get-together prior to the GOP convention next week in hopes of forcing the issue for Lazio, his preferred candidate.
Erie County Conservative Chairman Ralph Lorigo (pictured) also got onto the ballot after receiving about 36 percent of the vote. Lorigo, a Carl Paladino supporter, collaborated with Steve Levy supporters from Suffolk and Nassau counties to force Lazio into a potential primary fight for Row D.
http://capitaltonight.com/2010/05/after-dust-settles-lazio-gets-conservative-nod/