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Blogger Kristin Gorski sent us these observations on politics in New York State. Apart from anything else I love her description of life where she lives, I almost feel like I've been there myself

New York state has vast urban and rural areas, is proud of its cultural mix, and is the adopted home of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary (the junior New York Senator). Its politics are as intense, complex, and interesting as the New Yorkers who live here. Bedroom communities populate much of where I live in Westchester County, which lies just north of New York City and borders on its most northern borough, the Bronx. It is also home to White Plains, its largest major city. During mid-autumn weekends, suburban residents visit farms in the county's northern part to go apple picking. Just south of us, New York City's urban beat goes on, pulsing still from its recent Greenwich Village Halloween Parade. While there is much contrast between New York state's city and country, it is an overwhelmingly Democratic state and is unified on many important local and national issues.

And you can read the rest at Kristin's excellent blog