Lee Miringoff
Lee Miringoff
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It could turn into a Democratic year in New York, which might then have an impact on down-ballot races for Congress.
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She remains a controversial figure when she moves out from the Democratic primary sweepstakes.
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Her comments about Bush being one of the worst presidents in history aren't accidental. She was trying to spike up some of the core Democratic support.
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The goals are not incompatible. But first things first. New York is a very blue state and for a primary and general election, putting yourself at that level does nothing to lower his chances by any means ... that becomes part of his contrast with the Democratic and Republican challengers. It widens the stature gap.
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Spitzer's thinking Democratic primary. On the Pataki side, this has to do with his legacy and looking perhaps to take the best from New York and move on.
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I think Hillary probably has been counting on a gang of them coming after her. And, of course, she probably has been counting on the gang all being (men).
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I would suspect we're going to hear about accomplishments but also hear about things that are more for Des Moines (Iowa) and Nashua (N.H.). The larger audience will be the one he's thinking about in the future.
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Keep in mind, this is going to be a race that is not going to get a lot of attention with rank-and-file Democrats. You are talking about who can raise the money to generate attention for themselves.
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The question is often asked when people drop out, what does their endorsement mean? And the answer is, if they had a huge following they wouldn't be dropping out. For rank-and-file voters, it probably means less than if some convention votes come with it.
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Bloomberg is really pitching a shutout now. Even the debates really did not upend the mayor's apple cart.
apple debates pitching
Bloomberg is really pitching a shutout now, ... Even the debates really did not upend the mayor's apple cart.
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Upstate feels it's been left out of the economic recovery, and that's going to lead to more grumbling.
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Right now, Eliot Spitzer wishes Election Day was tomorrow, or today.
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There's not a lot of political capital to spend on moving the Legislature the way he wants if they don't want to go.