James M. Odato is reporting at Capitol Confidential leaders of the Libertarian Party of New York on Sat., Apr. 26, gathered in Colonie to elect Michael McDermott, a Suffolk County real estate broker, as their gubernatorial candidate in the November election. McDermott and his supporters expect he will be defeated by incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo, but they hope McDermott gets the 50,000 votes in the election necessary for the party to become recognized for the ballot next time. McDermott will run with Chris Edes, of Rochester, who will challenge for the post occupied by Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy, also from Rochester. Carl Person, a Manhattan lawyer will challenge Democratic Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. John Clifton will challenge Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The Libertarians claim 4,000 to 5,000 members statewide. Read the full story at Capitol Confidential, a Times Union blog.