BREAKING: Scandal in NY-13 Grows

Well, people here on Staten Island had a feeling this was going to break soon enough.

Our Congressman, Vito Fossella who was arrested in Virginia for DWI a few days ago.   When he called a lady friend of his to pick him up, people wondered who is she.  Then it came out that she was divorced about five years ago, but has a three year old child.

Fossella is married with three children.

Well, guess what....

A little while ago, Cong. Fossella released the following statement:

"I have had a relationship with Laura Fay, with whom I have a three-year-old daughter.

"My personal failings and imperfections have caused enormous pain to the people I love and I am truly sorry.

"While I understand that there will be many questions, including those about my political future, making any political decisions right now are furthest from my mind.

"Over the coming weeks and months, I will to continue to do my job and I will work hard to heal the deep wounds I have caused."

This statement was posted on silive.com, the web site of our local newspaper, the Staten Island Advance.  

I am certain that this will end his political career.  He may not resign, but I cannot see him running for re-election in November.  There are other local GOP representitives that could easily win the seat.  In a way, this may make a Democratic pickup of the seat more difficult.

I'll update when warranted.