Party Will Seek ‘Good Democrat’

To Run For Treasurer, Abbate Says

COOPERSTOWN – The Democratic county chairman, Richard Abbate, said Republican county treasurer candidate Allen Ruffles has the right to appear before the county committee and ask for its endorsement.

But, Abbate said a few moments ago, Ruffles, current deputy county treasurer, is unlikely to get it.  “I think we have enough problems with Republicans in this country,” he continued.  “We’re looking for a good Democrat.”

Ruffles was unanimously endorsed by the Republican County Committee, which met Saturday at Milford’s Elm Inn.