Possible Clues:

• A New York Yankee clinging to Washington come what may
• Not at home, going round US city no matter what
• Word often said after a wild tangent
• 'Nevertheless ...'
• Regardless of American east coast state taking this direction
• 'Back to my point ...'
• Always stifling yawn when struggling in spite of everything
• Blues Traveler "But ___"
• However, the direction doesn't matter
• Still