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New York Roundup: Fossella’s Seat Less Secure Than Expected - New York Times:

Fossella’s campaign has taken some steps in his campaign that have raised eyebrows. The blogosphere was abuzz last week over a mailer from the congressman’s campaign titled “Steve Harrison’s Anti-Staten Island Agenda,” which featured a picture of Harrison next to a picture of Osama bin Laden. “If you vote for Steve Harrison for Congress, or don’t vote at all, here’s what you will be supporting,” the mailer said in part. “Steve Harrison opposes key tools in the war on terror.”

Incidents such as the Fossella mailer unintentionally helped Harrison win attention in the “free media,” which is vital for a campaign that lacks the funds to match the incumbent’s mailed, TV and radio ads.

Labels: NY-13, Steve Harrison