Philip Grillo, a former Queens Republican Party district leader, launched an underdog campaign for State Assembly, announcing his run for a seat in Eastern Queens that's currently held by a Democrat. There are many obstacles in his path: For one, in the GOP primary, Grillo will face Robert Speranza, who's backed by the county party.
"The people who hate this result the most are the Democratic establishment. We have seen poll after poll after poll showing Democratic voters fed up with their leaders in Washington."