N.Y. Congressman Busted For DWI

(AP)  A Republican congressman representing New York City was arrested early Thursday outside Washington and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.

Vito J. Fossella, who represents Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, was arrested some time between midnight and 2 a.m., said Lt. Ray Hazel, spokesman for the Alexandria Police Department.

He was charged with driving while intoxicated as a first offense, Hazel said, which under Virginia law requires a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher.

In a statement Thursday, Fossella apologized for his conduct.

"Last night I made an error in judgment," Fossella said. "As a parent, I know that taking even one drink of alcohol before getting behind the wheel of a car is wrong. I apologize to my family and the constituents of the 13th Congressional District for embarrassing them, as well as myself."

Hazel said he could provide no further details on the arrest, including Fossella's exact blood-alcohol level or where in the city he was arrested.

Fossella, 43, is the lone Republican member of the New York City congressional delegation.

He faced a surprisingly strong re-election challenge in 2006 and is bracing for a similar fight this year. His candidacy has drawn the support from national Republican leadership in recent weeks, including Vice President Dick Cheney.

[lefeaoux]

The biggest problem is that the average American wants change--but does not want to fight for it or work for it or sacrifice for it--they keep waiting for one man or one party to give it to them. That is like holding your breath under water and waiting for the Oxygen already there to make itself available to you.

Posted by b-easy63 at 02:13 PM : May 03, 2008

Our government is getting closer and closer to eliminating the average citizen from politics altogether! They have come to the point where they (politicians) function to serve only THEMSELVES and their personal agenda''s and, no longer serve the best interests of our people or our nation as a whole. Let them keep going that direction and see how quickly a revolution springs-up.

[b-easy63]

THIS, I agree with. It is NOT just Republicans OR just Democrats that embarrass us all ... it is ALL OF THEM! Our current party system sucks and we need to abandon it for something more effective and sincere!

Posted by LeFeaoux at 02:09 PM : May 03, 2008


The biggest problem is that the average American wants change--but does not want to fight for it or work for it or sacrifice for it--they keep waiting for one man or one party to give it to them. That is like holding your breath under water and waiting for the Oxygen already there to make itself available to you.

[lefeaoux]

Hmmm ... today must be a Muslim hiliday or something. Floydzepp and all his "terrorist lover" friends aren''t here today!

[b-easy63]

Another corrupt GOP polititican who thinks he can do no wrong. We''''ve had strict DWI laws on the books now for almost 30 yrs, and this moron hasn''''t learned that yet?

GOP''''ers, must think they can get away with murder,,well actually a few can.

Posted by slim1h2o at 03:29 AM : May 02, 2008


Meanwhile, in April alone, 3 Democratic government officials have admitted to adultery which is still illegal in some states and immoral in all states. No halos there. If they get the mantle of power back as completely as the GOP had it since 1994, the Dems are sure to be just as corrupt, greedy and nasty--the writing is already on the wall.

Maybe one of the criteria for seriousness and really having only the public interest at heart, all men would agree to chemical castration or if a career politician to becoming eunuchs--at least then, their penizzes would not be the "root" of about 75% of the Government discrepancies--and that is cutting across both parties ala Vitter, Gingrich,Craig, Foley Spitzer and Kwame...

[lefeaoux]

Not embarrassing them; ENDANGERING them and yourself with your actions. Our congressmen ***, take bribes, lie, steal commit adultry and drive drunk--we keep lowering the bar and dismissing the proof before our eyes and then wonder why we only have roaches for government. The bar is too low for any upright citizen to walk under--only the vermin and roaches can squeeze under it now.

Posted by b-easy63 at 02:06 PM : May 03, 2008

THIS, I agree with. It is NOT just Republicans OR just Democrats that embarrass us all ... it is ALL OF THEM! Our current party system sucks and we need to abandon it for something more effective and sincere!

[b-easy63]

"Last night I made an error in judgment," Fossella said. "As a parent, I know that taking even one drink of alcohol before getting behind the wheel of a car is wrong. I apologize to my family and the constituents of the 13th Congressional District for embarrassing them, as well as myself."


Not embarrassing them; ENDANGERING them and yourself with your actions. Our congressmen ***, take bribes, lie, steal commit adultry and drive drunk--we keep lowering the bar and dismissing the proof before our eyes and then wonder why we only have roaches for government. The bar is too low for any upright citizen to walk under--only the vermin and roaches can squeeze under it now.

[lefeaoux]

If you want a theif and murderer running our country then Billary is THE ONE! If you want an exposed racist, closet Muslim and "anti-American" psycho running it, then Barrack Obama is YOUR guy!

Gee ... I wonder why Al Queida is supporting Obama? Guess his name just sounds too much like "OSAMA"!

[lefeaoux]

You people AMAZE ME!!!!

[lefeaoux]

Bill and Hillary BOTH are an embarrassment to our nation! First they have Vince Foster murdered, then they tried to steal half of the White House on their way OUT and tried to convince everyone that they really thought it would be okay for them to take MILLIONS of dollars worth of artifacts and furnishings to decorate their own home. LOLOLOLOL ... and YOU freaky libs think SHE is best to lead our country? MAN, what will they try to steal THIS TIME if she wins? A few F-18''s, an aircraft carrier and a few nukes?????

[lefeaoux]

Another corrupt GOP polititican who thinks he can do no wrong. We''''ve had strict DWI laws on the books now for almost 30 yrs, and this moron hasn''''t learned that yet?

GOP''''ers, must think they can get away with murder,,well actually a few can.

Posted by slim1h2o at 03:29 AM : May 02, 2008

SHUT-UP STUPID! He admitted he was wrong, he apologized and is "taking his medicine"! Like YOU never drank and drove at any point in your life ... gimme a break!

By the way, the ONLY politicians I see getting away with MURDER are Bill and Hillary Clinton. Just ask Vince Foster! Oh, that''s right ... you can''t because Bill and Hillary had him OFFED right before he was scheduled to turn states evidence on them during the "Whitewater" scandal! Remember ... he had a .38 bullet hole in the BACK of his head, a .22 pistol in his hand and supposedly committed suicide! YEAH, RIGHT! Convenient though how everyone seems to have forgotten all of that. I DIDN''T though!