Independent Dem Conference stronger than before

City & State

KLEIN FENDS OFF KOPPELL AS IDC REMAINS INTACT

Klein's election night victory was a show of strength for his Independent Democratic Conference, who could be more powerful than ever.

The New York state Senate Independent Democratic Conference, once thought to be in danger of falling apart, could go into the next legislative session more powerful than ever after its leader, Sen. Jeff Klein, handily defeated his Democratic primary opponent Oliver Koppell Tuesday night. 

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