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Staten Island Congressman Comes Up With the Ultimate Debate Psych-Out

McMahon.

Democratic congressman Michael McMahon placed his Republican challenger Michael Grimm's ex-wife, as well as her father and two brothers, in the front row at their debate last night, wearing McMahon buttons. It was a great if diabolical plan, but apparently, Grimm "never broke a sweat, or his stride, letting the awkward moment wash over him." [SI Advance]

Photo: Courtesy of Michael McMahon