Carl Paladino continued his statewide assault on his own party Wednesday by attacking a Republican candidate in New York’s 133rd Assembly District.  Paladino went after former Avon Mayor Richard Burke.

“He’ll be eaten for breakfast by the New York City Democrats and RINO Republicans who will make him part of the ‘Club’ of go-along-to-get-along, don’t rock the boat politicians.” Paladino said.

In a strongly worded endorsement of Conservative Radio Talk Show Host Bill Nojay, Paladino questioned Burke’s character.

“He also has a questionable record of using good judgment including an arrest and conviction for DWI a few years back,” said Paladino.

Burke received a key endorsement in the race from Monroe County’s Conservative Party in June.  Chairman Tom Cook, who made his disdain for Paladino public in 2010, says the Buffalo business man hasn’t changed.

“I think he’s a loose cannon,” Cook said.

Cook not only defended his party’s endorsement of Burke, he downplayed Paladino’s DWI attacks.

“It happened nine years ago.  He made a mistake and since then he’s showed very good character” said Cook. 

Cook’s backing loomed large in this race.  Burke already had the endorsement of the Livingston County Republican Committee, but trailed Nojay in endorsements. 

“I’ve known Mr. Nojay for quite some time.  And knowing him for quite some time, we decided to go with Mr. Burke,” Cook said.

The Monroe and Steuben Republican Committees are backing Nojay.  Paladino, who’s been endorsing candidates across the state this election cycle, says Nojay is the clear choice for Republicans.

“For the future of New York, our kids and grandchildren, we need to elect Republicans like Bill Nojay to start the long, slow process of restoring our State to greatness from the carnage and filth left behind by the past 40 years of corruption, foolish spending and making promises we can’t possibly keep,” said Paladino.

The redrawn 133rd District includes four towns in Monroe County, all of LivingstonCounty, and four towns in northwestern Steuben County.  It’s still considered a conservative leaning district.  Which is why Paladino and Cook agree this primary is so important.

“I think the person who wins the primary will win the election in November.  Even though I like the conservative candidate,” Cook said.

 The polls open at 12 noon through 9 pm.

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