[AuH2ORepublican]

Now *this* is surprising.

Very Republican district; we will hold it unless Tom Reynolds tries to make a comeback.

[fieldmarshaldj]

No Democrat has won the seat since Max McCarthy in 1968.

[Clintonfatigued]

In the special election, the nominee will be chosen by weighted votes of the party chairs in the district. Here are the names being floated:

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/56514/lee-resigns-and-now-the-special/

[Impy]

Dadgumit. I was hoping we could remain at full strength in the House a while longer. I'm sure Cuomo will take his sweet time calling the special election.

Might be the most GOP seat in the state. That doesn't mean they can't F it up by choosing a loser nominee. How stupid is this guy Lee? Did he really not realize random women he sends photos to might be able to identify him? There are more discreet ways for a Congressman to get some strange. Craiglist? Really Congressman Lee? Feel bad for his kid, talk about embarrassing.

Did you guys read the ad, the jackass shaved 7 years off his age. Also described himself as "classy". LOL. Fail.

Look for his big comeback as the new spokesman for Just for Men: Touch of Gray.