But this primary challenge to moderates in moderate districts from unelectable far rightwingers is the wave building and the pattern that the Beltway Bubblers don't see coming. (voices.washingtonpost.com)
The first few were in areas friendly to the mayor, but the last meeting in Bay Ridge and tonight's in Bayside put Mr. de Blasio in more moderate districts where he is less popular. (observer.com)
The Republican primary is important because the 22nd is a traditionally moderate district, formerly represented by moderate GOP Rep. Sherwood Boehlert. (rollcall.com)