Republican Will Likely Win Weiner's Congressional Seat
Today, voters in the New York Ninth congressional district will choose between Republican Bob Turner and Democrat David Weprin. It is a special election to fill the seat vacated by Anthony Weiner. According to recent polls, Turner has a 6-point lead. According to today's prices on the betting market, intrade.com, Turner's chance of winning is 80%.
Even a New York Times article seems pessimistic about Democratic chances. Here's how it ended:
Indeed, the overriding question on Tuesday was how many voters would turnout for the special election – and how many them would be frustrated with Mr. Obama and choose to vote for Mr. Turner as a result.
On Mr. Turner’s home turf, at least, several voters appeared to fall into that category. “I crossed over,” said Bill Schwick, 69, a registered Democrat who was drinking a cup of coffee at the Breezy Point Cooperative Activity Center, across the street from St. Thomas More Church where he had earlier voted for Mr. Turner.
“We’re all hopeful that a candidate will be responsive to our needs,” Mr. Schwick said. “I think he’s got some good stuff, some good ideas going.”
Asked if there was any chance she had voted for Mr. Weprin, Pat Lind, 60, also of Breezy Point, said, “Absolutely none.”
“We need a change,” said Ms. Lind, a registered Democrat. It’s just too much. I’ve had it with the Democrats.”
Assuming Turner wins, Republicans should thank Andrew Breitbart. He did more than anyone, I believe, to cause the ouster of Anthony Weiner. (For instance, see here for background.) Indeed, I'm not sure there'd be an election today if it weren't for Breitbart.
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Dec '10
Re: Republican Will Likely Win Weiner's Congressional Seat
Ace of Spades also did yeoman's work on exposing Weiner. The Congressman, I mean.
Re: Republican Will Likely Win Weiner's Congressional Seat
In fairness, we should give some credit to former Rep. Weiner ...
Apr '11
Re: Republican Will Likely Win Weiner's Congressional Seat
At least he's done one worthwhile thing with his life.
Re: Republican Will Likely Win Weiner's Congressional Seat
Wow! Very heartening news. I'm encouraged to see that even Democrats are fed up with the Democrats.
Sep '11
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