WNBC: N.Y. Republicans Say Fossella Will Resign Soon

WNBC, NBC’s New York affiliate, is reporting that according to several New York Republicans, Rep. Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.) will resign in the next 72 hours.

Fossella admitted yesterday to having an affair that led to a now-three year old daughter, as The Hill reported. Fossella was arrested and charged with a DWI in Alexandria, Va. April 30.

From WNBC:

Several top New York Republicans said that Congressman Vito Fossella’s resignation will come within the next 72 hours — if not late Friday then certainly by Monday.

There was political concern about how best to preserve the seat for the Republicans — questions about immediate resignation versus finishing out his term and retiring — but the calculation is there’s nothing to be gained from Fossella sticking around. While Staten Island Republicans believe Fossella could at least serve out his term (the rest of the year) national Republicans want him gone. Now.