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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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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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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Public political opinion is very complex. Some people have long-held, unwavering outlooks; other times the 24/7 news cycle creates immediate reactions. Emotion is clearly a part of this, particularly among strong partisans, though other dimensions like personal values and knowledge come into play.
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Both could make a good case that this is a good fit for them.
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Bloomberg is really pitching a shutout now. Even the debates really did not upend the mayor's apple cart.
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Bloomberg is really pitching a shutout now, ... Even the debates really did not upend the mayor's apple cart.
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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.
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There's no doubt that Republican efforts to soften up Hillary Clinton in 2006 for 2008 haven't gone well. Anti-Clinton sentiment isn't raising the money that some had hoped for.
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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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Right now, Eliot Spitzer wishes Election Day was tomorrow, or today.
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Upstate feels it's been left out of the economic recovery, and that's going to lead to more grumbling.