There is much ado about the congressional race in Staten Island this summer. First, Vito Fossella announced he was not going to seek reelection because of a scandal involving drunk dirving, which led the media to discover that he had had affair and child. Then, Republicans named Frank Powers to take his place. Sadly and unexpectedly, Powers suffered a heart attack and died in his sleep on June 22.
To fill this gap, the Republican Party has named Robert Streniere, a former Staten Island Assemblymember. Although Streniere is not a favorite of fellow-Staten Island Republicans because of all the time he spend in Manhattan, he is thought to have the best chance of winning. This seat is the only one in NYC held by Republicans. Also running on the Republican ticket is a cardiologist named Jamshad Wyne.
On the Democratic side, Michael McMahon has been endorsed by Democrats to try to take the seat from Republican hands. The Party and Senator/DSCC Chair Chuck Schumer are backing McMahon. Also running is Stephen Harrison who claims that he has come close to winning this race before and will do it this time.
And an Libertarian candidate named Susan Overeem is also running for Fossella's seat.
The primary is set to take place on September 9, 2008. Meanwhile, back in DC, The Hill has named Vito Fossella one of this year's "50 Most Beautiful People" citing his shiny hair. Gotta love Washington!
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