Democrats Angling for Fossella's Seat

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Kathleen Horan
WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Democrats think they have a good chance of winning the seat being vacated by New York City's only Republican congressman, Vito Fossella.

REPORTER: Fossella announced last month he wouldn't seek re-election, following his drunk driving arrest and news that he fathered a child out of wedlock. Staten Island Councilman Mike McMahon is running on behalf of the Democrats:

MCMAHON: They know that I'm a hard working straight shooter who will do the right thing every minute of every day, and I will not create a lot of drama from my personal life.

REPORTER: Republicans are backing Francis H. Powers, a retired Wall Street executive and Fosella's former finance chairman. Powers could not be reached for comment.

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