Erie County Legislator Kathy Konst will join the fray in the 26th congressional district, telling the Buffalo News that she is "beyond the exploration stage of this."
Konst now joins a Democratic field that includes Jack Davis of Clarence, who has promised to spend $3 million of his own money on his third campaign for the seat; Jonathan P. Powers of Clarence, an Iraq War veteran and former substitute teacher who has the Democratic endorsement; and Alice J. Kryzan, an Amherst attorney.
Konst's entry could blunt some of the hopes of Kryzan, who is planning a grand opening of her Williamsville campaign office today and who was expected to be the only woman in the race.
Konst has a long record as an Erie County legislator. The only problem I see for her is what she considers one of her best traits: Her independent thinking. In a primary, that might not be a good thing. In a general election, however, that is a good trait to have. |
