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After 10 terms, McNulty calls it quits
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| Last Edited | RBH Oct 26, 2007 02:04am |
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| News Date | Friday, October 26, 2007 03:35:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | U.S. Rep. Michael McNulty, who has represented his Albany-based district since 1988, is stepping down at the end of this term.
McNulty's office wouldn't confirm the news, but several sources inside the Capital Region's Democratic organization, confirmed he has decided not to seek what would have been an 11th term in 2008.
Politicians across the Capital Region have received postcards inviting them to the Crowne Plaza for a noon event at which McNulty will discuss the ``future of the 21st Congressional District.''
In Washington, all while flashing an apologetic smile, McNulty said ``no,'' he wouldn't talk about his planned announcement. Pressed on whether he would be seeking reelection, McNulty would only say ``I have no comment now.''
McNulty, 60, ran for Congress when Sam Stratton stepped down amid health problems; ironically, that may be one of the reasons for McNulty's departure.
The congressman suffered from a bout of polio at age 2 and was hospitalized for about a year in the 1970s after being struck by a car. He now copes with post-polio syndrome, which, while painless, can cause weakness and fatigue that worsens with age.
McNulty uses a motorized cart to get around the Capitol and observers have noticed that it's been years since he's marched in local parades |
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