http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/04/26/quinn.retiring/index.html
Rep. Jack Quinn, a moderate Republican from New York, surprised his colleagues Monday by announcing his retirement from the House effective at the end of this term.
The move gives Democrats a shot at another swing seat in their uphill quest to take back control of the chamber.
Dems outnumber Rethugs 2-1 in the district.