Why Sue Lost

An analysis of John Hall's victory in New York's 19th congressional district appears in today's Journal News. An additional factor is the spread of the suburbs into this formerly exurban and rural district. The changed demographics mean that the 19th is no longer reliably Republican. I also think the progressive tinge to be found in the Westchester County portion of the district was key in Hall's victory. The anger of these progressives in Croton-on-Hudson and surrounding areas was critical in pushing the grass roots effort described in the article. Hall's margin in this part of the 19th CD clinched the victory.