NY Democrat Massa retiring, citing health reasons
Posted at: 03/03/2010 2:50 PM | Updated at: 03/03/2010 4:09 PM
Rep. Eric Massa, a freshman Democrat from New York, says he will retire because of health reasons. Massa told reporters of his decision on a conference call Wednesday (listen to the call -- no video).
http://whec.dayport.com/viewer/viewerpage.php?Art_ID=11987&tf=whecliveplayer.tpl
Massa said, “There are blogs who are saying that I am leaving because there are charges -- harassment against my staff. Do I or have I ever used salty language when I am angry, especially in the privacy of my inner office or even at home? -- Yes I have and I have apologized to those where it is appropriate but those kinds of articles unsubstantiated without fact or backing are a symptom of what's wrong with this city. And it's why so many have looked at the absolute gridlock in Washington, the intense partisanship without rational thought and decided like I. I do not have the life's energy to fight all the battles all the time.”
He was elected in 2008, defeating Republican Rep. Randy Kuhl in a district long dominated by Republicans.
Massa was stricken with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1996. He underwent aggressive treatment and stayed on as an aide to retired Gen. Wesley K. Clark, a presidential candidate in 2004.
County Executive Maggie Brooks issued a statement saying, "Since early this afternoon, I have received dozens of calls from my colleagues in Monroe County, across New York State, and in Washington who have asked me to run for Congress now that the 29th Congressional District will be an open seat. Out of respect for our community leaders and a desire to serve hardworking and overburdened taxpayers, I will give this opportunity serious consideration over the next several days. Ultimately, I will make a decision that allows me to best serve the people of Monroe County and Upstate New York by fighting for lower taxes, job creation, public safety, and a quality of life that is second to none."
For more Rochester, N.Y. news go to our website www.whec.com.
Posted at: 03/03/2010 2:50 PM | Updated at: 03/03/2010 4:09 PM
Rep. Eric Massa, a freshman Democrat from New York, says he will retire because of health reasons. Massa told reporters of his decision on a conference call Wednesday (listen to the call -- no video).
http://whec.dayport.com/viewer/viewerpage.php?Art_ID=11987&tf=whecliveplayer.tpl
Massa said, “There are blogs who are saying that I am leaving because there are charges -- harassment against my staff. Do I or have I ever used salty language when I am angry, especially in the privacy of my inner office or even at home? -- Yes I have and I have apologized to those where it is appropriate but those kinds of articles unsubstantiated without fact or backing are a symptom of what's wrong with this city. And it's why so many have looked at the absolute gridlock in Washington, the intense partisanship without rational thought and decided like I. I do not have the life's energy to fight all the battles all the time.”
He was elected in 2008, defeating Republican Rep. Randy Kuhl in a district long dominated by Republicans.
Massa was stricken with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1996. He underwent aggressive treatment and stayed on as an aide to retired Gen. Wesley K. Clark, a presidential candidate in 2004.
County Executive Maggie Brooks issued a statement saying, "Since early this afternoon, I have received dozens of calls from my colleagues in Monroe County, across New York State, and in Washington who have asked me to run for Congress now that the 29th Congressional District will be an open seat. Out of respect for our community leaders and a desire to serve hardworking and overburdened taxpayers, I will give this opportunity serious consideration over the next several days. Ultimately, I will make a decision that allows me to best serve the people of Monroe County and Upstate New York by fighting for lower taxes, job creation, public safety, and a quality of life that is second to none."
For more Rochester, N.Y. news go to our website www.whec.com.
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