10 May
Fossella Expected to Quit
Several top New York Republicans tell that Rep. Vito Fossella's (R-NY) resignation will come very soon.
"There was political concern about how best to preserve the seat for the Republicans -- questions about immediate resignation versus finishing out his term and retiring -- but the calculation is there's nothing to be gained from Fossella sticking around. While Staten Island Republicans believe Fossella could at least serve out his term (the rest of the year) national Republicans want him gone. Now."
No real surprise here: changes the rating on Fossella's seat from Safe Republican to No Clear Favorite.
"There was political concern about how best to preserve the seat for the Republicans -- questions about immediate resignation versus finishing out his term and retiring -- but the calculation is there's nothing to be gained from Fossella sticking around. While Staten Island Republicans believe Fossella could at least serve out his term (the rest of the year) national Republicans want him gone. Now."
No real surprise here: changes the rating on Fossella's seat from Safe Republican to No Clear Favorite.
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