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10. Yesterday, I was expecting a 6 point loss
Tue Apr 19, 2016, 05:10 PM
Apr 2016

Today I don't know. I was pretty upbeat because my precinct looked different than even two years ago.

The Williamsburg story is not so relevant. Williamsburg is hispanic and orthodox as well as "hipster." The hipsters have been leaving the area in droves because of rising rents, replaced by more upscale people. Many have moved to Bushwick and PLG and East NY.

There is also a lot of time left to vote.

Let's see the results in a few hours.

Yes, the WFP endorsed early and worked for the good Senator. WFP also endorsed Teachout who thereismore Apr 2016 #1
I'd be thrilled EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #3
Z is running downticket in NY 19 Depaysement Apr 2016 #4
I didn't know, good on her! thereismore Apr 2016 #5
cmoncmoncmon EdwardBernays Apr 2016 #2
Feeling very nervous today. Expecting the worst, hoping for the best. jillan Apr 2016 #6
Yesterday, I was expecting a 6 point loss Depaysement Apr 2016 #10
Wishing and hoping here! nt Duval Apr 2016 #7
Good to know! leftcoastmountains Apr 2016 #8
Double jillan's thoughts--kinda Left Coast2020 Apr 2016 #9
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