Our democratic congressman won his election by 726 votes out of 160,940 cast. So if you think your vote doesn't matter, well, I guess it doesn't really, but if you had 727 votes, it would matter a lot.
Historically, the 20th congressional district in New York has been solidly republican. Thus, our congressman must tread lightly. The woman we spoke to about health care told us that he's a "Blue Dog" democrat and that he wants to represent all of his constituents, not just the ones who voted for him.
I don't know how this is possible. If half the people (plus 726) want ice cream, and everyone else wants cake, and you can only get one, how do you please the cake eaters? She told us that he'd voted against the second round of Cash for Clunkers as evidence, I think, of his lack of a backbone, so good job.
I went on the Blue Dog Democrat website, and Scott Murphy is not listed as a member. Has he refused to undergo the initiation rites? Has he not paid his dues? Is he lacking in Blue, or worse, Dog? If 725 other voters realize this, he may be in trouble next election.
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