This vote was seen as a vote on Barack Obama "It was a heavily Jewish district, and some are suggesting that Obama’s cavalier treatment (mistreatment) if Israel is coming home to roost."
Obama's Israel policy seen as factor that cost him House seat "The race was supposed to be an easy win for Democrats, who have a 3-1 ratio registration advantage in the district.
"A number of voters who spoke to the New York Times said that the Israel issue played a major role in their decision to support Turner, who was repeatedly critical of Obama on the subject of his policy towards Israel." Via Drudge.
Democrats have held the seat since March 1923
Obama's CHICKENSSSSS...have come HOMMME...to ROOSSST!
Via JustOneMinute: Rebuking Obama "“New Yorkers put Washington Democrats on notice that voters are losing confidence in a President whose policies assault job-creators and affront Israel,” said National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) in a statement after Turner’s win."
Ridiculous NY-09 spin: “It’s a very difficult district for Democrats”
This National Review article discusses the following:Candidates matter.
National security matters.
Marriage matters.
Obama remains a liability for Democrats.
Republicans should not ignore New York.
From the Collins Report: The Democrats’ “chickens have come home to roost”
Obama's Israel policy seen as factor that cost him House seat "The race was supposed to be an easy win for Democrats, who have a 3-1 ratio registration advantage in the district.
"A number of voters who spoke to the New York Times said that the Israel issue played a major role in their decision to support Turner, who was repeatedly critical of Obama on the subject of his policy towards Israel." Via Drudge.
Democrats have held the seat since March 1923
Obama's CHICKENSSSSS...have come HOMMME...to ROOSSST!
Via JustOneMinute: Rebuking Obama "“New Yorkers put Washington Democrats on notice that voters are losing confidence in a President whose policies assault job-creators and affront Israel,” said National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) in a statement after Turner’s win."
Ridiculous NY-09 spin: “It’s a very difficult district for Democrats”
“I am a registered Democrat, I have always been a registered Democrat, I come from a family of Democrats — and I hate to say this, I voted Republican,” said Linda Goldberg, 61, after casting her ballot in Queens. “I need to send a message to the president that he’s not doing a very good job. Our economy is horrible. People are scared.”Five Quick Lessons from NY-9 ; Obama’s unpopularity wasn’t the only factor.
This National Review article discusses the following:Candidates matter.
National security matters.
Marriage matters.
Obama remains a liability for Democrats.
Republicans should not ignore New York.
From the Collins Report: The Democrats’ “chickens have come home to roost”
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