Massa to resign under ethics cloud

[Earth_First]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON — New York Democrat Eric Massa is stepping down from his seat, effective Monday, in the House of Representatives.

Knowledgable Democratic officials told The Associated Press that Massa, who has announced he will not seek reelection due to a recurrance of cancer, is resigning his seat.

The House ethics panel is reviewing a complaint by a male staffer who reportedly felt uncomfortable in a situation with Massa that had sexual overtones.

The freshman lawmaker won a longtime Republican district that was carried in 2008 by John McCain.


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[Lil Missy]

1. Oh FFS.

:eyes:

[Earth_First]

3. I couldn't agree with you more...

Considering he represents my district, I feel especially moved by this.

I'd rather not spectulate into the ethics investigation, but as far as not seeking reelection due to health condition, I couldn't agrue with the man.

Good luck Eric, we're behind you and we'll work to reestablish your district with another Democrat!

[gateley]

2. There goes a vote for Pelosi. nt

[jezebel]

4. He voted NO last time on HC. She's not losing a vote. nt

[gateley]

5. Just came back to correct my posts -- someone else enlightened me. See what

happens when we (I) assume?

That's a relief! :hi:

[FBaggins]

8. I believe he was one of the ones (8?) that she "had in her pocket"

who would have voted "yes" IF she needed them... but preferred not to because his district leans right.

In fact... Cook has already moved the race from Lean D to Lean R

Just what we need.

[tishaLA]

6. NBC just said he's stepping down today nt

[Trillo]

7. Broadband Internet Fairness Act, by Massa

Is it just a coincidence that one of Today's stories is: "http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Time-Warner-Cable-We-Raise-Broadband-Rates-Because-We-Can-107197?nocomment=1">Time Warner Cable: We Raise Broadband Rates Because We Can"

[dipsydoodle]

9. I thought

he was in the cold cold ground. :shrug:

[elleng]

10. PLEASE CHANGE HEADLINE.

More FEAR MONGERING, just what repugs want.

As written, I think its a non-story. The guy is resigning because he's got terminal cancer.

'Massa’s the son of a Naval officer and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981. Before coming to Washington, Massa served as a top aide to former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark.



But Friday afternoon, Massa decided to step down, describing himself in a statement as a “deeply flawed and imperfect person.”



And Massa pinned his resignation on the use of a sharp tongue in the workplace.



“There is no doubt in my mind that I did in fact, use language in the privacy of my own home and in my inner office that, after 24 years in the Navy, might make a Chief Petty Officer feel uncomfortable,” Massa said.



He added that an aide “believed I had made statements that made him feel ‘uncomfortable.’”'

http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/03/05/rep-massa-to-resign-monday-amid-ethics-allegations/

[earcandle]

11. He is probably with a man with integrity and sick, doesn't need the stress of a smear . Sorry.

[xxqqqzme]

12. Wow - he was out here on the left coast

in February. I met him @ a house party/fundraiser. He had been the XO of the house party host. He mentioned the cancer but said he was in remission. He was very pleasant, answered all our question about the health care legislation, offered some insights. His wife was also there. Sorry to hear about this.