Grimm is 6th Top Tier NY Young Gun

Michael Grimm, who won the NY-13 GOP primary on Sept. 14, is poised to become the sixth Republican congressional challenger added to the top tier of the NRCC’s Young Guns list.

This qualifies Grimm for the highest level of support from the national committee, although doesn’t necessarily guarantee there will be ads purchased on his behalf. The NRCC has bought or reserved airtime in 47 districts so far this cycle, but that is expected to grow.

The NRCC is already on the air with ads in NY-20 on behalf of another Young Gun, Chris Gibson.

Other GOP candidates on the list include: Randy Altschuler (NY-1), Nan Hayworth (NY-19), Richard Hanna (NY-24), Tom Reed (NY-29).

Grimm defeated Michael Allegretti in the primary and is now seeking to oust Democratic Rep. Mike McMahon.

His candidacy has divided Republicans in Staten Island, but has also drawn considerable national attention with former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin and Sen. John McCain all weighing in on Grimm’s behalf prior to the primary election.

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