Doug writes:
>> The lesser-evil argument seems to be of that class which one
>> either finds persuasive or one doesn't, for reasons not always
>> clear even to oneself.
>
> Except that in Weiner's district, the likelihood of a Republican
> winning is approximately 0.
Don't forget your math: "Approximately zero" is not, alas, zero.
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----- Original Message ----- From: CNN Breaking News Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: CNN Breaking News
GOP candidate Robert Turner wins special election for House seat vacated by former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner.
The GOP captures the solidly Democratic seat for the first time since 1923 and may pose a threat to Democrats heading into the 2012 elections.