More than three weeks ago, former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito was in Washington to face questions from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. The occasion was a hearing on his confirmation as inspector general of the Labor Department where D’Esposito dodged one highly relevant subject.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) asked D’Esposito whether he is running next year for the 4th Congressional District seat he lost to Democrat Laura Gillen last year. “Right now, my focus is on being confirmed” for the IG post, said the former Hempstead Town councilman.

Blumenthal asked again on the premise that D’Esposito can’t run while in the IG post.

“Senator with all due respect . . .” D’Esposito began before repeating his answer. He awkwardly added: “Having discussions abo

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