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A special election is being held today in New York’s 26th congressional district, a seat once held by Rep. Chris Lee (R). You’ll recall Lee was the member forced to resign after pictures of his shirtless frame appeared on the Internet while he was soliciting sex, yet still happily married.
 
There’s no question the vote will be a nail biter. The reliably Republican district is up for grabs as Democrat Kate Hochul has whipped her opponent, Jane Corwin, silly with relentless attacks over her party’s support for Medicare reforms. Corwin has fought the good fight, but the Ryan plan she backs is definitely weighing her down. It’s understandable. The Ryan plan for Medicare is a tough political pill. Voters are anxious. And they’re also naïve.
 
Recriminations are already flowing from Republican enclaves here in Washington, as political insiders are going on the record (now, of all times) saying they told you so â€" that the Medicare reforms w! ere a non-winner.

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