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As front-runner, NYC mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn has a target on her back

Christine Quinn speaks onstage at the Michael Kors-Golden

Photo credit: Getty Images | Christine Quinn speaks onstage at the Michael Kors-Golden Heart Gala at Cunard Building in Manhattan last year. Quinnipiac University released poll results on Feb. 26, 2013, found that 37 percent of Democratic voters surveyed said they would support Quinn for mayor. (Oct. 15, 2012)

Dan Janison

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For mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn, leading in the polls nine months before the election promises burdens along with blessings.

The most recent survey from Quinnipiac University put the first female City Council speaker at 37 percent in the five-way Democratic field.

Appearing to hold the top rank in the city's dominant party should help Quinn, the only woman in the race, collect more...

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