Congressman Maurice Hinchey of NY's 22nd District, is calling it quits.
Hinchey was one of my favorite Congresscritters, a Dem who was not afraid to stand on principle, whichever way the wind was blowing. He represents one of the most rural districts in New York State, and yet the same district contains some of the largest cities in the state, so his consituency is diverse and broad. He's been re-elected nine times.
He is one of the few Congresscritters who I enjoy getting junk mail from.
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