Man, these New York Republicans can't seem to get a break these days (Elliot Spitzer excepted).
Today came word that Francis Powers, the candidate Staten Island Republicans nominated to succeed the disgraced Congressman Vito Fossella, died in his sleep last night. He was 67. Obviously this must be a shock to his family so one wishes his family the best. Now the Staten Island GOP has to scramble for another candidate.
And this evening Joe Bruno, the State Senate Majority Leader and guru of the State Republican Party, suddenly dropped out of his re-election race. His wife died recently, his business activities are under Federal investigation, and he's closing in on 80 years old, so Bruno clearly has reasons to go. But obviously the State GOP has to find another candidate for his seat -- and another leader for the State Party.
Today came word that Francis Powers, the candidate Staten Island Republicans nominated to succeed the disgraced Congressman Vito Fossella, died in his sleep last night. He was 67. Obviously this must be a shock to his family so one wishes his family the best. Now the Staten Island GOP has to scramble for another candidate.
And this evening Joe Bruno, the State Senate Majority Leader and guru of the State Republican Party, suddenly dropped out of his re-election race. His wife died recently, his business activities are under Federal investigation, and he's closing in on 80 years old, so Bruno clearly has reasons to go. But obviously the State GOP has to find another candidate for his seat -- and another leader for the State Party.
At this rate New York State will probably be top to bottom Democratic next year.
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