When I read news of it happening, it does not say what party (if any) the thugs are or the party of current mayor, aldermen, councilmen, etc. Since I would never live in a major city, I do not keep up with that kind of info. I do not even know which major metropolitan cities, if any, Republicans historically control, to know if they are free of modern urban crime, but doubt it, seriously. If having to get gas in a major city, when traveling, I take personal steps to make sure I am protected from urban crime, random or organized. If at night, I am unsnapped before getting out of the car, just in case, regardless of mayor elected, as it is certain, if mob or criminal make a move on me, the mayor, nor his police will be there to prevent it. You hear a lot about carjackings in cities, yet in many states, protecting property does not allow deadly force. I would feel personally threatened, and could easily shoot a car thief, with a clear conscience, especially if in the car or filling up, at the time. Republican or Democrat, the mayor will not be there to protect and shoot the sonovabitch for me, and waiting for his aid, no matter the political party, will not stop the event, so the perp's life instantly become valueless, in comparison to mine.