New Yorkers! Help turn NYC's last red seat blue!

Republican Vito Fossella, who has accomplished little in the congress while remaining a steadfast Bush supporter, is, sadly, struggling with some personal demons right now-- notably his recent DWI arrest and disclosure that he has fathered a child with a mistress.

It's time to put a Democrat in his seat.  New Yorkers, I give you Steve Harrison...

In 2006, I spent a fair amount of time diary-ing on behalf of Steve Harrison, Fossella's Democratic challenger, as he competed to represent the 13th district, which encompasses Bay Ridge (Brooklyn) and Staten Island.  In spite of having virtually no support from the Democratic "machine" (and very little money), he gave Fossella a bit of a scare in the waning days of the campaign.    

Questions abound about whether Rep. Fossella will defend his seat or step aside this fall.
Fossella's misfortune does, however, provide a circumstantial opening for Harrison, who, on top of being a great guy, a well-spoken advocate for progressive causes, and a native son of Bay Ridge.  

I'm writing to urge New Yorkers (and visitors!) to volunteer and contribute on behalf of Steve Harrison!  This is our year!

Steve Harrison for NY-13
Steve Harrison on ActBlue
Volunteer for Harrison
NY13-Blog
Harrison on the Sam Seder Show in 2006 (mp3 download-really good)
Harrison on Hardball in 2006 (short and sweet)

•  BOO HISS.....

  There is more to NY than just the area around New York City.

  NY13 is only one of many red seats in NY.

  PLEASE STOP THE FORGETFULNESS!

  by pelarson on Thu May 08, 2008 at 09:38:57 AM PDT

  •  Okay, okay.

    Some people actually call New York City by its abbreviated name, "New York."  
    I'm just saying.

    by rambis on Thu May 08, 2008 at 09:41:12 AM PDT

    •  i usually opt for

      "tha city"
      simpler. snappier. and more delightfully arrogant.
      thanks for holding down the fort for harrison - while a special election would likely see the DCCC and county submitting Cusick, which would at least have the benefit of getting that sleaze Recchia out of the mix, i definitely hope Harrison's given a fair shot to bring a progressive voice to congress.

      by Richard Platypus on Thu May 08, 2008 at 10:42:03 AM PDT

  •  Yeah I Would Change the title to "NYC's last

    red seat" but "BOO HISS" seems a little harsh.

    by Davidsfr on Thu May 08, 2008 at 09:41:23 AM PDT

    •  Done and done.

      by rambis on Thu May 08, 2008 at 09:42:42 AM PDT

      •  Thank you....

        by pelarson on Thu May 08, 2008 at 10:18:44 AM PDT

•  so do you know of good areas to register voters

  in this district?

  you know, as in targeted registrations, where people will be more likely to vote Democratic.

  by distraught on Thu May 08, 2008 at 09:44:56 AM PDT