“It’s a very difficult district for Democrats.1,2"DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Democratic National Committee Chairman
FROM: "GOP Wins in Race to Replace Weiner: Republicans Say Switch of New York House Seat Is Ominous Sign for Obama" by Devlin Barrett in the WSJ; September 14, 2011.
1. "The heavily Democratic district, which spans parts of Queens and Brooklyn and is 40% Jewish, had never sent a Republican to the House. The race was supposed to be an easy win for Democrats, who have a 3-1 ratio registration advantage in the district." from "Obama's Israel policy seen as factor that cost him House seat: Bob Turner, who repeatedly criticized Obama on Israel, defeats Democrat David Weprin in district that is 40% Jewish" AP and Ynetnews; September 14, 2011.
2. "Democrats have represented the district since 1923." from "PICKET: NY-9 special election wrap up" by Kerry Picket in The Washington Times, September 14, 2011.
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