[UPDATE: I have heard from two others that they have heard the same, that Recchia is dropping out. On the other hand, someone is claiming to have heard right from someone close to Recchia himself that the rumor is not true. Well...that's the nature of rumors! Take it all with a grain of salt.]

[SECOND UPDATE: I am hearing Recchia's campaign is denying the rumor. Time will tell. It may just be a case of them not being ready to bow out or it may be that a decision hasn't yet been reached by there has been discussion, or it could be Albany gossip was wrong.]

A rumor from Albany was passed along tonight at the Independent Neighborhood Democrats meeting. It is unconfirmed. I have only one person's word on it, but that person is not one to spread random rumors. That person thinks the rumor is reliable, but will check on it.

The Albany Rumor Mill tells me that Dominic Recchia is dropping out of the NY-13 Congressional race. Seems he has not raised enough money to date and feels he can't be competitive. Given other rumors I have heard with less credibility, I wonder if some higher ups in the Dem Party warned him off. I hear his claims of support from the DCCC have come to naught.

Again, this rumor is unconfirmed but I feel it comes from a good source.

So, if this rumor is correct, it seems Steve Harrison has a clear primary field to take on corrupt Bush Lap Dog Vito Fossella for the NY-13 Congressional Seat.

If you want to help Steve Harrison kick Vito "Bush Lover" Fossella out, you can donate here.

First Republican in Democrat's clothing Bodkin clears out to give Jimmy Dahroug a clear field in the SD-3 State Senate race, now it seems Dominic Recchia is clearing out to give Steve Harrison a clear field in the NY-13 Congressional race. This seems to be a good week for Daily Gotham's candidates.