As the special election in the NY-9 comes down to the wire, former President Bill Clinton and Gov. Andrew Cuomo recorded robocalls for Democrat David Weprin.

The assemblyman, who had once been considered a shoo-in, has been pulling out nearly every stop after an unexpectedly spirited challenge from Republican Bob Turner.

The Cuomo call can be found here and the Clinton call can be found here.

While Cuomo pushes the issue of social service programs at the federal level, Clinton knocks the tea party and says Democrats are best suited for job creation

Here’s Cuomo:

Hello, this is Governor Andrew Cuomo asking you to support David Weprin in tomorrow’s special election for Congress. I’ve known David for many years, and I’ve known him to be a leader who stands up for what’s right.”

“In Congress he’ll stand up for middle class families and he’ll fight to preserve Social Security and Medicare. David will bring jobs to New York and get our economy moving. That’s why he’s also been endorsed by the New York Times. Once again, this is Governor Andrew Cuomo and I’m asking you to support David Weprin for Congress. I hope you will.

And Clinton’s script:

Hello, this is President Bill Clinton. I’m calling to ask you to support David Weprin in today’s special election for Congress.”

“The New York Times endorsed David. They support him for the same reasons I do: because he’ll stand up for the middle class, he’ll support a good program to put Americans back to work, and he’ll oppose the Tea Party plan to destroy Medicare. Again, it’s President Bill Clinton, I’m proud to support David Weprin for Congress and I hope you will too. Thanks.

Both Cuomo and Clinton are very popular with the Democratic base. Expect to see a massive get out the vote effort today and tomorrow from the Weprin campaign.

Liz adds: These are paid for by the Democratic National Committee – yet another sign of the concern down in D.C. about this seat. Also, it will be interesting to see if either Cuomo or Clinton – or heck, maybe both of them – show up to do any in-person events with Weprin at the 11th hour…time is really running out, though.

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