<P> Today , although New York ( along with Florida ) is still the third largest prize in the Electoral College with 29 votes , it is usually considered an uncontested `` blue state '' -- meaning that it is presumed safe for the Democrats . The last time a Republican made a serious effort in the state was George H.W. Bush in 1988 . Since 1992 , the national Republican Party has effectively ceded New York to the Democrats . In addition , despite having a Republican governor for 12 years , New York appears to have trended more Democratic . </P>
<P> Today , although New York ( along with Florida ) is still the third largest prize in the Electoral College with 29 votes , it is usually considered an uncontested `` blue state '' -- meaning that it is presumed safe for the Democrats . The last time a Republican made a serious effort in the state was George H.W. Bush in 1988 . Since 1992 , the national Republican Party has effectively ceded New York to the Democrats . In addition , despite having a Republican governor for 12 years , New York appears to have trended more Democratic . </P>
was new york a red or blue state
was new york a red or blue state
Today , although New York ( along with Florida ) is still the third largest prize in the Electoral College with 29 votes , it is usually considered an uncontested `` blue state '' -- meaning that it is presumed safe for the Democrats .
Today , although New York ( along with Florida ) is still the third largest prize in the Electoral College with 29 votes , it is usually considered an uncontested `` blue state '' -- meaning that it is presumed safe for the Democrats .