Eric Massa
Eric Massa – Democratic Rep. Eric Massa has decided against seeking re-election, creating an open seat in a very competitive New York congressional district.
Massa, a freshman congressman from western New York, told reporters Wednesday that he was retiring for health reasons. He has previously been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
‘This last December I underwent my third major cancer reoccurrence scare,” he said on a conference call, adding that he had kept the episode private to all but his close family.
“It was a very intense and personal experience,” one that made him realize that he needs to alter his lifestyle, Massa said.. “It is therefore only fair and right that I announce today that I will not seek re-election to this office.”
Massa did not take any questions from reporters. He denied that his decision had anything to do with scandal.
Politico reported Wednesday that the House ethics committee has received allegations that Massa sexually harassed a male staffer. It cited anonymous sources for its information.
Eric Massa
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