And if he wasn't able to intimidate or convince all other potential candidates from running, Wright has access to the forces he would need to quickly raise money and marshall overwhelming turnout for the special election, which would likely take place in March. (gothamgazette.com)
Democrats won the majority in 2008, thanks in part to overwhelming turnout for Barack Obama for president. (newsday.com)
That's not the case in this case, and it's going to — it would take a overwhelming turnout among independents and Republicans and for Democrats to simply stay home, lots and lots of Democrats to stay home, to get Paladino much of a chance, and that doesn't even accept the fact that Republicans are pretty split about him winning. (maristpoll.marist.edu)