Massa’s Exit from the House

Eric Massa left behind several political gifts for Republicans in his loopy exit from the House, including a line of attack for opponents of gays serving openly in the military.
Rep. Massa, an upstate Democrat, resigned his seat after admitting to “inappropriate” behavior with young male aides – groping and unwanted advances, the complaints alleged – that he described as a carry-over from his days as a career Navy officer.

Read more: (Richard Sisk, “Sea No Evil, Say No Evil,” New York Daily News, 03/14/10)