Twice as many Bronx voters have no party affiliation as identify as Republicans. But a core of loyal party members carries on the fight.
Despite an 11-1 registration disadvantage, no local election wins since 2002 and a mayoral candidate trailing by double digits, some Bronx GOPers still have hope.
At one polling place in East Tremont, a quarter of voters were unable to use machines. Nearby, another election district had more affidavit ballots than machine votes.
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