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Why I want Vito to stay
It's simple -- we can beat him in the fall.
Come September and the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN, there will be a lot of fun at the Republicans' expense (remember Larry Craig?). The 2006 election was as much about Mark Foley than Jack Abramoff, and far more about Abramoff than anything any Democrat said. Since the Democratic "leadership" has shown a decided lack of leadership over the past sixteen months, every sign is that this year's election will also be about Republican failings.
When you're challenging an incumbent, the race is mostly about the incumbent's record. Vito Fossella's record was bad enough before the latest troubles; now he's virtually unelectable. If he drops out, there are several Republicans who can step up and promise a "clean sweep" for Staten Island (not that they'd provide one, I'm just talking about campaign talking points). If Fossella stays in, he's toast.
Viva Vito -- until November.