USA: Special election a measure of Obama's strength, The Associated Press (2011)
The special election in the 9th Congress District is seen as a test for the Democrats. The New York district, that has voted traditionally for the Democrats, could turn on the Republican side due to the population’s dissatisfaction over Obama’s leadership.
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