White Plains, NY
Former NYC Rep. Bella Abzug moves to Westchester to challenge vulnerable Rep. DioGuardi in Top 10 nationally-targeted DCCC race
Abzug wins competitive Democratic primary and race quickly becomes a national news item with good storyline: Former NYC Rep. Bella Abzug moves to Westchester to knock-off right wing freshman Congressman who got lucky in 1984 with Reagan coattails.
DioGuardi (and staff) relished the opportunity to prove them wrong.