Nese jetoni ne New York, votoni sot se qendrat e votimit jane hapur per Turner

Democrat David Weprin faced an unusually tight race against  Republican Bob 
Turner in a special election Tuesday in New York's heavily  Democratic 9th 
Congressional District, where voters unhappy with President  Barack Obama 
could elect a Republican for the first time.  
The contest to replace disgraced Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner has become  
too close to call, with public opinion polling showing a slight edge for 
Turner,  a retired media executive with no previous political experience. 
Panicked at the prospect of an embarrassing loss, Democrats have poured 
cash  into the race and sent in their stars to try to save Weprin, a state 
lawmaker  who has been forced to defend Obama's economic policies even as he 
tries to  stress his own independence and close ties to the community. 
Republicans are working to frame the race as a referendum on Obama, even  
though turnout is usually low in a special congressional election. 
Bob Turner, the Republican candidate vying for former Congressman Anthony  
Weiner's seat, gave an exclusive interview to NY1 Monday, knocking both  
political opponent David Weprin and President Barack Obama. NY1’s Grace Rauh  
filed the following report.  
Republican Bob Turner thought he wouldn’t use signs from his 2010 campaign  
against Congressman Anthony Weiner ever again, but in politics, never say 
never.  
“I can hardly believe the volunteers didn't toss their signage after the 
last  election,” said Turner. “I had thrown mine out.” 
Weiner resigned last month in scandal, and Turner, a retired media 
executive,  is now gearing up for a second Congressional bid. This time, though, his 
 opponent is Democrat David Weprin, a state Assemblyman. The two are 
fighting for  Weiner's old seat. 
In an exclusive interview with NY1, Turner signaled that he's trying to tie 
 Weprin to President Barack Obama and run against them both. 
“I think Mr. Weprin has a track record: tax and spend liberal Democrat,” 
said  Turner. “He's hooked into the Obama administration and party lines and 
in  philosophy. I don't think there's any getting away from it.” 
A spokesman for Weprin fired back, saying that Turner is already repeating  
tired talking points from Republican leaders in Washington who he says are  
trying to end Medicare. 
On Monday, Weprin picked up support from the Working Families Party. He 
also  has the backing of the Independence Party. The Conservative Party has 
endorsed  Turner. 
The race may attract widespread attention given that it's one of only two  
special elections for Congress this fall. The other is in Nevada.  
But if Turner was expecting strong support from the national party, he 
hasn't  seen it yet. 
“I've gotten a hearty handshake, a pat on the back,” said Turner.  
He said he wants to bring his business sense and pragmatism to Washington 
to  help revive the economy. 
“I think Mr. Obama needs to get real,” said Turner.  
It's going to be a short, hot sprint to the finish line for both candidates 
 this summer. The special election be held today on September 13.