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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 26: Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm speaks with reporters at his campaign headquarters, on New York's primary Election Day, June 26, 2018 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Grimm is running in the Republican Congressional primary for the 11th Congressional District against incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY). (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
'Long Road to Recovery'

Former NY Rep. Paralyzed in Horseback Riding Accident

“He has been in the most devastating of situations,” the former congressman’s GoFundMe said.

Amethyst Martinez

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A LITTLE HELP FROM HIGH PLACES

Staten Island GOP Rejects Felonious Thug Michael Grimm

The incumbent, endorsed by President Trump, beat back a spirited challenge from his predecessor who'd gone from the House to the big house.

Gideon Resnick

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HE’S BACK

The GOP Convicted Felon More Popular Than the Pope

The former congressman is defying political gravity. Will his past catch up to him?

Gideon Resnick

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Pro-Trump Millennial Harlan Hill Joins Michael Grimm’s Camp

His firm has worked up a deal to assist in drumming up support for the former congressman’s campaign during the final week before New York’s primary.

Gideon Resnick

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Sex, Lies, Videotape

The Year in Political Scandal

Remember the Christian congressman caught snogging a staffer? The cocaine congressman? OK, how about Bob McDonnell? Sleaze-a-palooza.

Patricia Murphy

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TAX EVADER

The Felon Who Wouldn’t Leave Congress

Staten Island Republican Michael Grimm is pleading guilty to tax evasion Tuesday afternoon, but he doesn’t appear to think that should keep him from serving his constituents.

David Freedlander

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‘Moral Man’?

Grimm’s Unhappily Ever After

He was true Tea Party at the movement’s height and was New York City Democrats’ priority No. 1—but the Republican still rode to victory in 2012. Now he faces a 20-count indictment.

David Freedlander

The Island

Grimm’s Dysfunctional District

Think your local politicos are wacky? The New Yorkers represented by the ‘I’ll throw you off this balcony’ congressman—and his bizarre predecessors—may have you beat.

David Freedlander

The Other Elections

Grimm Reelection Campaign Fights Scandal With Endorsements

Michael Grimm moves forward with reelection campaign despite potential FBI investigation, Scott Walker urges opposition to recall vote, and more. Check out the day’s biggest news from the rest of the 2012 election.

Caitlin Dickson

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