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NYO: As Brooklyn GOP Atrophies, Queens GOP Expands

How did Queens end up electing three Republicans on Tuesday? The first was Eric Ulrich, who held his seat in the Howard Beach, Rockaway section, which is pretty blue-collar and the kind of place Rudy Giuliani did well. Full Article at Urban Elephants

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  1. He has no clue ... Kevin Kim's just not from our district.
    SOURCE: New York Daily News 3 weeks ago
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    Kevin Kim – Kevin Kim SOURCE: New York Daily News 3 weeks ago
  3. You just can't be complacent, and I know you won't be ... The best opportunity for the City of New York is right here in Queens.
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  4. This is our best shot in years
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