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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Sat Apr 26, 2014, 11:27 AM Apr 2014

Recchia Reacts to Pending Grimm Indictment

Jill Colvin

Today’s news that federal authorities are close to charging Republican Congressman Michael Grimm serves as a sudden boost for his Democratic challenger, Domenic Recchia.

In a statement this evening, the former councilman said he would “continue to campaign hard” to defeat Mr. Grimm in the race for his swing district.

“In light if today’s news, it is important to let the federal authorities do their jobs and focus on this ongoing matter,” said Mr. Recchia.

Read more at http://observer.com/2014/04/recchia-reacts-to-pending-grimm-indictment/#ixzz300T52cxU