A Bigger Tent Could Help New York Republicans Build on Midterm Gains
Independent voters outnumber the GOP in the Empire State, so opening primaries would help steer the party toward more electable candidates.
At first glance, this would seem to be a heady time for New York State Republicans, after midterm election gains and a close gubernatorial race. Yet a close look at midterm gains reveals a Party still in trouble — and in need of a dramatic change of course, including a new way to choose its candidates.
There was good midterm news for the GOP, to be sure. By flipping four House seats — including that of the Democratic Congressional campaign chairman, Sean Maloney — New York Republicans played a crucial role in helping their party win the House.
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