I Am Not John Spencer

The only Republican statewide political candidate in New York I haven't met or campaigned with this season is John Spencer.  Not for any particular reason - I guess he just hasn't spent much time in Manhattan. But despite the decades that separate our ages, Hillary's challenger is by far the candidate I'm most often confused with. Tonight is no exception. I'm submitting this post by Blackberry while campaigning on East 67th Street and I've already had the first dopplespencer of the evening. It invariably follows the same form: "You're running for State Senate? How come I haven't heard of you before? Anyway, good luck beating Hillary. She's a tough opponent.". Depending on whether it's a misinformed Republican or Democrat, the final line as the confused voter walks away is always either one of awed appreciation or disgusted vitriol.  Tonight, the latter...