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"First time someone other than a Republican has held that seat since the mid-1800's." Wikipedia disagrees

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In Reply to: RE: I like the change that took place yesterday in NY-23. posted by j_thunders on November 04, 2009 at 10:38:09

A Democrat held the seat as early as 1993. Look at the list of Reps and their political affiliation.
But saying it hasn't been held by "someone other than a Republican" since the civil war helps fulfill your fantasy I suppose
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York%27s_23rd_congressional (Open in New Window)

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RE: "First time someone other than a Republican has held that seat since the mid-1800's." Wikipedia disagrees - a95sonoma 06:29:54 11/05/09 (0)
It's a little more complicated than that, artie. - j_thunders 13:42:11 11/04/09 (0)
"helps fulfill your fantasy": AHA! - dave c 13:39:17 11/04/09 (0)

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