I understand about the redistricting, but what I think is important tonight is that thousands of people who never once in their lives (or in their families’ histories) so much as considered voting for a R, DID. This does not bode well for Team O.
Yes! This has always been about sending a message to Obama. We’ve known for a long time about the redistricting. But New York Republicans fought for the seat, anyway. That’s real determination to shake things up. They should be very proud of themselves.