WNED-AM 970 NEWS
(2009-11-04)
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The balance of power in the Erie County Legislature will change as the GOP picked up three seats Tuesday.
Though Democrats will still hold a majority of 9 to 6, Buffalo News Political Reporter Bob McCarthy points out that legislators often stray from party lines and the new, slimmer Democratic edge could be influenced by the surging power of County Executive Collins.
McCarthy also sees national Republicans gaining momentum as they prepare for the 2010 mid-term Congressional elections.
Click the play button above to hear Bob McCarthy break down Election Day 2009. © Copyright 2009, wned
