Democrats Gaining in New York

Some longtime Republican strongholds in New York are becoming increasingly Democratic, according to the New York Times.

The cause? Demographic shifts, intense voter registration by Democrats, allied groups and sagging Republican fortunes.

According to the State Board of Elections, registered Democrats now outnumber Republicans by 5.5 million to 3.2 million, with unaffiliated voters at 2.4 million.

Republicans are even falling behing in Long island where Nassau County — once home to the most formidable Republican machine in the country — reported this week, for the first time in its history, having more registered Democrats than Republicans.

This could mean trouble in November's election, when Republicans will try keep it's one seat majority in the state senate.