Pooler was considered a leading prospect of a Democratic gain. But her Republican opponent that year, Syracuse City Councilman James T. Walsh, was a much more difficult target for her attacks. Walsh won handily, with Pooler winning only 42% of the vote.
Pooler was considered a strong candidate for a Democratic victory, but her Republican opponent, James T. Walsh, proved to be a more difficult target for her campaign. Walsh's victory came with Pooler receiving only 42% of the vote.