Political observers are analyzing the city's new political landscape after victories last night by John Liu and Bill de Blasio in the Democratic runoff elections for comptroller and public advocate.

City Councilman John Liu will be a heavy favorite in November's general election, after beating out David Yassky with 56 percent of the vote.

Fellow Councilman Bill de Blasio beat out former Public Advocate Mark Green, taking 62.5 percent of the vote. He's also presumed to be an easy winner as the Democrat in the November 3rd election

Liu, a Queens city councilman, would be the first Asian candidate elected to a citywide office.

"We were taught that the inherent promise of this great city and country," Liu said, "that if you work hard, meet your obligations, recognize the social responsibility that belongs to each of us that you will have every opportunity to do better for yourself and your family, and this certainly is the lesson that I've learned tonight."

In his concession speech, David Yassky had kind words for his opponent.

"He earned a well-deserved victory and I am sure he will be a terrific comptroller for the city of New York," said Yassky.

In the public advocate's race, Mark Green tried to get his old job back, but Brooklyn Councilman Bill de Blasio convinced voters that it was time for new blood in that office.

De Blasio says he will be dedicated to protecting the will of the people from abuses of power at City Hall.

"When our city government ignores its own people, its own neighborhoods that are its life blood, we deny our democracy," he said. "And when a mayor ignores the will of the people, we set back the notion of one person, one vote."

Green had high praise for his opponent. As for his future, Green said New Yorkers will still be hearing from him, just not in public office.

"For me, campaigns were a route to public service, not an end unto themselves," he said. "Now there will be other ways to serve, which I very much look forward to. So goodnight, but not goodbye."

Only about seven percent to eight percent in both races on the city's three-million registered Democrats turned out at the polls yesterday.