Embattled NY Rep Michael Grimm Debates Opponent Domenic Recchia

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 17: Democratic Domenic M. Recchia Jr., speaks to the media following a recorded debate with his opponent Republican Rep. Michael Grimm in the Manhattan studios of WABC-TV on October 17, 2014 in New York City. The 30 minute debate, which will be shown on Channel 7 at 11 a.m. this Sunday, saw Grimm and his opponent in a tense debate trade accusations of incompetence. Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) is running for his third term against Recchia, who is a former city councilman from Brooklyn. There is currently a 20-count federal indictment against congressman Grimm which accuses him of not reporting income from his former Manhattan business, hiring undocumented employees, perjury and more. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)