<p>Republicans call Mazi Pilip the candidate for the moment; Democrats say she isn&#39;t ready for Washington. NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland and Newsday politics reporter Paul LaRocco report.</p>


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Mazi Melesa Pilip: Candidate for the moment or inexperienced neophyte?

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A look at Mazi Pilip, GOP candidate for 3rd CD special election

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