NEW YORK – The top-lines from Tuesday’s special election in New York 9th District are obvious: Republican Bob Turner won a big upset victory in the contest for former Rep. Anthony Weiner’s seat, Democrat David Weprin lost and President Barack Obama took it on the chin. But the stunning GOP win had a cast of other characters – lawmakers, consultants, and third-party groups – whose political fortunes will also rise and fall as a result of the race’s outcome.

Here’s POLITICO’s look at the winners and losers from the closely-watched race.



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