Who is Pete Schmitt pt. 2

Why is it that the anti-Schmitt sentiment in Massapequa is so visceral? Why are little old ladies using trucker language when referring to Schmitt? Isn't he the guy who spends all his time showing up at every event to shake hands and have his picture taken?
It's because the people that have seen the real Schmitt know what kind of a person he is.
Example #1:
During the legislature campaign in 2003 it was well-known that Schmitt's opponent John Rennhack's wife was at the end of her pregnancy with twins. At events Rennhack would say that if he has to leave early it is because his wife needs him to take her to the hospital.
At an event for the Massapequa Historical Society, Rennhack was unable to attend because it looked as though the twins were due soon. In fact a few days before the event Rennhack's wife was in the hospital for observation. Larry Weiss a candidate for TOBAY Town Council offered Rennhack's apologies for not attending. In front of the group at the event, Schmitt was heard saying derisively "Another event he [Rennhack] doesn't show up for."
Weiss, a friend of Rennhack's retorted "He's home with his 8 month pregnant wife." The crowd that heard Schmitt saw the real Schmitt up close. Rennhack's wife was admitted to Winthrop 2 days later and gave birth to twins.

Coming soon: Part 3 - A Letter to a Senior Citizen