DCCC to support Massa in NY-29

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Eric Massa sent an email today to supporters:

Dear Friends and Supporters:

You may have heard news of an interesting turn of events this week in our campaign. If you haven't, let me assure you that it is good news that has positioned us well for the coming months as we focus our efforts solidly on defeating Randy Kuhl.

On Tuesday, David Nachbar, a Rochester-area executive who was considering a bid for the Democratic nomination in the 29th District, announced that he will not run. "I am stepping aside really in the best interest of the party and party unity," Nachbar told the Associated Press yesterday.

Mr. Nachbar subsequently offered his support for my campaign and, as a result, we are on the verge of unifying the party in the 29th District. Congressman Rahm Emanuel, the Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee also offered his full support during a Tuesday phone call and has pledged to reach out to other national party leaders on my campaign's behalf.

Many factors contributed to this fortunate result, including the endorsements of the county Democratic committees and the unwavering support of local labor leaders. My campaign owes a debt of gratitude to those of you who have traveled this long road with us to date and we look forward to more successes in the coming months.

We look forward to working with Congressman Emanuel, Mr. Nachbar and other party leaders to defeat Randy Kuhl and help put a Democratic majority back in the House.

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