A number of DC media outlets are reporting that Eric Massa will resign on Monday. As the Washington Post reports, Massa's resignation could trigger a special election, but the timing of the election is at Governor Paterson's discretion. If Paterson waits, the seat could be filled during the general election.
Update: Elmer points out the Leader story on Massa's resignation, in which Massa says he was guilty of using improper language and could not fight the allegations.
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http://www.the-leader.com/homepage/x2102343218/Massa-to-resign-from-office
Thanks.
Whether guilty or not, and no matter the level of the offense, what a sad ending to a great story
And a completely unexpected one -- knowing Massa, it's the last thing he'd be expected to do.
I agree with ElmerJK.
I did not vote for him and thought he was a little too much about the show. But he was a fighter and a believer. I was impressed with him when he had numerous town halls and took and answered all questions. You may not have agreed with him but it was good to see a congressman stand up for what he believed. Dan Maffei hid under his desk during that the summer and had no public town hall meetingst.
I wish him well and pray for his health.
Me too. And I suspect many of my neighbors in our community and area. This is downright tragic.