http://www.observer.com/term/vito-fossella en http://www.observer.com/2009/politics/health-care-advocate-warns-mcmahon-trouble-base <img src="/files/article/mmcm.jpg" /><p>At a press conference at City Hall, supporters of the federal health care legislation that narrowly passed the House this weekend singled out Rep. Mike McMahon for opposing the bill, and said he may have “political problems with his base” if he keeps opposing it.</p> <p>McMahon, a freshman, is the first Democrat to represent the 13th congressional district, which includes the Staten island and parts of Brooklyn, areas that are notably more conservative than the...</p> Politics Mark Hannay Mark Hannay Michael McMahon Michael McMahon Vito Fossella Vito Fossella Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:31:06 -0500 http://www.observer.com/2009/politics/health-care-advocate-warns-mcmahon-trouble-base