Molinari says GOP likely to lose this seat

When your own former Congressional representatives say you are likely to lose this seat, things are not looking up;

In yet another sign of the disarray gripping GOP ranks, a top Republican in New York is now flatly stating that the party is such a mess that they are very likely to lose a key House seat in the state.

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Molinari said that the Democrats have quickly rallied around Michael McMahon, a New York City Councilor, and conceded that McMahon is in a strong position to win. "I wouldn't jump to that conclusion yet, but I would say this," Molinari said. "Based on the candidates that have surfaced so far, yes, we're going to lose the seat."

Molinari goes on to add that Paul Atanasio may be the likely Republican nominee, though he would not have the full party support.

Republican words of wisdom

Former Congressman Guy Molinari;

"The fact that the Republican Party on Staten Island, looked at as one of the strongest Republican counties in the state, in a very short time ends up out to lunch -- we are going to become the laughingstock of the political world."

My only disagreement with that statement is aren't they already the laughingstock of the political world? Not quite sure how much lower they could go, but I have learned not to doubt their abilities.

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former Borough President and member of Congress Guy Molinari;

Responding to a reporter's question, Molinari told the Advance he spent yesterday working the phones with party leaders and elected officials, both here and in Brooklyn, trying to arrange a sitdown where they can settle upon a candidate.

But that doesn't mean that Molinari, who served in the House from 1981 to 1989, is looking for another term in Congress himself.

"No," he said. "People have asked, but no."