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hrmjustin

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23. Gop politics in this district is cut throat.

Mon Dec 29, 2014, 09:26 PM

Dec 2014

There are at least 10 gop politicians that are considering running including the DA who did not indict Eric Garner's killer.

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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