Fossella Will Not Seek Reelection

In a not so surprising decision, New York Congressman Vito Fossella has announced that he will not seek reelection in November.

After being cited for drunk driving and admitting to an extramarital affair with Laura Fay, a former Air Force official, oh yeah, and acknowledging that he has a daughter with the woman, Fossella has decided that it may not be such a great idea to run again. Wise decision.

Fossella will not resign immediately, and instead will stay on until his term is done in order to save House Republicans the burden of defending another seat. The party has lost three seats through expensive special elections since March.

The congressman stated in a letter to his constituents that his choice was extremely difficult, and that he needs to "concentrate on healing the wounds" that he's inflicted upon his family. Yeah, good luck with that. Women aren't exactly very forgiving when they find out their husbands have been living a secret life.

Fossella lives in Staten Island, where he is married (for now) with three children. He also has a 3-year-old daughter with Fay.

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