| I didn't think we would have to worry about Congressman Eric Massa running in 2010. But an e-mail blast he sent out today, which could be nothing more than the announcement of his re-election bid, raises some questions.
Here is the e-mail:
Friends,
As the leaves begin to turn all across Western New York and the conclusion of my first year in Congress draws near, I have never been more proud to serve as your Representative. Every day of my incumbency has brought about new challenges and new reasons to move forward, and I truly feel blessed to have the honor of fighting for you in the United States House of Representatives. This privilege has allowed me to hold 60 townhall meetings all over the 29th Congressional District and fight for the values that we care the most about.
The Founding Fathers designed the House of Representative as the People's House, and as such the citizens of this great Nation have the duty to elect their member of Congress every two years. While people sometimes get sick of campaigns, this cycle of frequent elections gives the people the best and most immediate tool possible to hold their member of Congress accountable and make their voices heard.
Accountability is a value that I hold near and dear, and it is with this spirit of service that I write you today.
On Saturday, 10/10 at 10:00 am, I will be making a formal announcement about the 2010 election. I would like to invite all of you, friends of old and new, to join me at Centerway Square in Corning NY on this morning. Below are the details of this event:
Rep. Eric Massa will make an announcement about the 2010 election
Saturday, October 10th
10:00 am
Centerway Square
Corning, NY 14830
It has been my honor and privilege to serve the families of this region and I hope to see you on Saturday in my hometown of Corning.
Also, don't forget to forward this email to your friends and family!
Thank you,
Eric Massa
To add to the speculation, Massa's office is being very coy. When I asked directly if Massa would run or not, I got a "we'll see."
At first, the e-mail itself didn't worry me. A few other friends were a little more worried than I, mainly because such "important political announcements" usually indicate that a candidate isn't running.
But then Massa's office left the door open and we have a lot of speculation.
This could amount to nothing more than Massa building up hype for 2010. I sense it could be that, but I'm not sure.
We will have to wait for Saturday in Corning. |
