source:http://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2011/09/14/debbie-wasserman-schultz-ny-9-is-a-very-difficult-district-for-democrats/
Well, let us see what the "second lowest" margins have meant historically for the Demon-rat Party, shall we? (For simplicity, all numbers are rounded, and only Democrat vs. Republican contests are considered...third parties are not included!)
1980: Geraldine Ferraro wins over Republican opposition by 65% to 35%.
1982: Geraldine Ferraro wins over Republican opposition 79% to 21%.
1984: Thomas Manton wins over Republican opposition 57% to 43%.
1986: Thomas Manton wins over Republican opposition 74% to 26%.
1988: Thomas Manton wins with no Republican opposition, 100% to 0%.
1990: Thomas Manton wins over Republican opposition 72.5% to 27.5%.
1992: Chuck Schumer wins with no Republican opposition, 100% to 0%
1994: Chuck Schumer wins over Republican opposition 75% to 25%.
1996: Chuck Schumer wins over Republican opposition 79% to 21%.
1998: Anthony Weiner wins over Republican opposition 73% to 27%.
2000: Anthony Weiner wins over Republican opposition 70% to 30%.
2002: Anthony Weiner wins over Republican opposition 67% to 33%.
2004: Anthony Weiner wins over Republican opposition 73% to 27%.
2006: Anthony Weiner wins with no Republican opposition, 100% to 0%.
2008: Anthony Weiner wins with no Republican opposition, 100% to 0%.
2010: Anthony Weiner wins over Republican opposition (Bob Turner, btw), 64% to 36%.
From 1980 to 2010, inclusive, the average Democrat received 78% of the vote vs. 22% for the Republican.
The last "competitive" election was a 57% to 43% way back in 1984.
Four elections the Democrat had NO REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION. For Debbie Wassermann Schultz to say this is a "tough" district for Democrat operatives is laughable.
Thanks for researching that. It is very interesting and makes DWS statement a typical democrat lie.
What she mean was “it’s a tough district for dems”....When the whole country is watching and they can’t cheat. See, now doesn’t that make more sense?
If the GOP had a Jewish candidate there would be no question he would win, not just here but in other neighboring districts and races as well.
Excellent summation, well done. I looked at the document for 2010 but could not find the total number of registered voters compared to turnout, have you come across any?
Appears Debbie Wassermann Schultz is either a serious dumbass or a blanket LIAR.
Good grief that house district was the springboard not only for Senator upChuck but also for the RAT’s VP candidate Ferraro. That is truly a nasty loss for them.