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(96,882 posts) Mon Dec 29, 2014, 09:49 PM Dec 2014

Michael Grimm has decided to resign from Congress days after pleading guilty: sources [View all]

Source: NY Daily News

WASHINGTON — Rep. Michael Grimm has decided to resign from Congress in the wake of his guilty plea on a felony tax evasion charge, sources told the Daily News Monday night.

Grimm (R-S.I.) said after he entered his plea last week that he planned to continue serving in the House.

But he reversed course after speaking Monday to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), who has taken a hard line on GOPers facing ethics charges.

Grimm plans to announce his resignation on Tuesday or Wednesday, sources said.

I've reached out to my DCCC contacts to see if we have someone better than Recchia lined up.

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Michael Grimm has decided to resign from Congress days after pleading guilty: sources [View all] brooklynite Dec 2014 OP

what a waste of money on an election Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #1

Staten Island has been known to be a bastion of right-wing republicans for decades. George II Dec 2014 #6

Where I grew up, amidst the racist family and neighbors adigal Dec 2014 #35

It's a heavily Republican district Reter Dec 2014 #37

Special election in my district coming. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #2

Isn't this good news - finally? Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #14

As long as the dems pick Mike McMahon who was a congressman from 2009 to 2011. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #16

I was lucky, we had a terrific candidate Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #18

Well McMahan would win the primary. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #20

And I thought that my district was tough... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #21

Gop politics in this district is cut throat. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #23

Good luck with that... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #26

Yes I remember you told me about that. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #27

Actually, I was pretty lucky, except for that joker Rhiannon12866 Dec 2014 #29

When in doubt, always pick the Irishman over the Italian. ;) Drunken Irishman Dec 2014 #31

In this district most are a mix of both. Myself included. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #32

Just watch out for the "Drunken Irishman" Quackers Dec 2014 #46

Another election for the Rethugs to steal... harrose Dec 2014 #36

Thats always possible but we do have paper ballots if a recount is needed. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #38

You think they can't fix paper ballots? harrose Dec 2014 #42

Well the gop does not control the voting mechanisms here but yes they certainly can cheat. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #43

I would not put *anything* past the Rethugs. harrose Dec 2014 #44

What!!! He meets the perfect requirements for a republican representative. A liar and cheat still_one Dec 2014 #3

I really am shocked he's resigning!!! Cha Dec 2014 #10

Resigning!?!? RiverNoord Dec 2014 #24

I think he was shown the door. herding cats Dec 2014 #33

Too dirty for even the repubs to handle, eh herding? Cha Dec 2014 #39

One thug down. marble falls Dec 2014 #4

Good riddance. rug Dec 2014 #5

He got thrown under the balcony. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2014 #7

Maybe he will join the NYPD still_one Dec 2014 #8

He's too old Reter Dec 2014 #41

How big of him.....was there any doubt that he could serve? Do they allow votes on bills.... George II Dec 2014 #9

And yet Bachmann squats in her criminal seat. onehandle Dec 2014 #11

Bachmann retired from Congress jmowreader Dec 2014 #22

"Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) has taken a hard line on ethics violations among his El Shaman Dec 2014 #12

Watch the Pigman come down on Boehner for being strict on ethics. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #13

Apparently our FRiends have forgotten that Michael Grimm exists... brooklynite Dec 2014 #15

Shit just got Grimm! Kennah Dec 2014 #17

Costing his state another election. oldandhappy Dec 2014 #19

Will the place where Eric Garner was murdered Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #25

The DA in the case is the likely candidate. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #28

Oh man, he wasn't going to tough it out like Senator Widestance.... 47of74 Dec 2014 #30

Bye Felicia! KeepItReal Dec 2014 #34

One Down.... harrose Dec 2014 #40

He needs to move to Alabama Cryptoad Dec 2014 #45

I hope when he goes to prison.... Gary 50 Dec 2014 #47

Grimm's district also LiberalElite Dec 2014 #48