This blog started as a campaign blog covering the 2006 race for New York's 29th Congressional District. That race was the tightest in the short history of the district, with incumbent Randy Kuhl barely retaining his seat in the face of a spirited challenge by Eric Massa. The Fighting29th provided original reporting and research, as well as analysis of other media, during the campaign.

In 2007, this blog will provide infrequent analysis and reporting of events in the district. In 2008, we'll go back on election footing, assuming there's a credible Democratic challenger.

Rottenchester is the pen name of a resident of the 29th who enjoys his privacy. Rottenchester also posts, albeit infrequently, at his personal blog rottenchester.com, as well as at the rocwriters.com group blog, and the Rochester Wiki.

Rottenchester is a registered Democrat who attempts to keep the reporting on The Fighting 29th "fair and balanced", whatever that means.