Long Island Dems re-elect party boss Rich Schaffer after accusations he tried to pay for votes
Long Island Democrats re-elected party leader Rich Schaffer following allegations that he attempted to pay for votes. Voters supported Schaffer's re-election bid despite the controversy. He will continue to serve as the region's Democratic party boss.
Voters bought his reelection pitch.
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