Mayor Michael Bloomberg today endorsed City Councilman Michael McMahon in his bid to replace Rep Vito Fossella (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) in the House of Representatives.
“Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn need a strong voice in Congress to get results in transportation, health care and the economy,” Bloomberg said. “During the last seven years, Mike and I have worked together to deliver just those kind of results: Increasing ferry service, developing a workable solid waste plan after decades of stagnation, holding the line on government spending, and saving surpluses for tougher times like the ones we’re in now.
“I am proud to endorse Mike McMahon for Congress, and urge all of the voters of Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn to send him to Washington this November.”
Take it to the bank. SSP currently rates this race as Likely Democratic.
(H/T: NY-13 Blog)
This race is over.
Granted it was over a long time ago from all the drama on the other side, but this is literally the final nail in the coffin of the Staten Island GOP.
it could be “Republicans are wasting their time”. Bloomberg carried Staten Island and is rather revered. If he says McMahon is best for transportation issues that is possibly the biggest endorsement one could get.
You might remember Joseph Maltese. He was the Republican judge who briefly considered running against Mike McMahon. There is also another “13th” race. The new 13th judicial district. Joseph Maltese is stepping aside and endorsing Mike McMahon’s wife so she can unseat sitting Republican judge Philip Straniere. Brother of Robert Straniere.
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The Republicans don’t just dislike him. But his family too.
Like Mike McMahon his wife also has the support of just about everyone.
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Will be interesting to see which McMahon crushes which Straniere by the widest margin.
That would be made for TV greatness.