Article: Ex-husband of woman in Wise affair files to run, Philip 'Icky' Frye says his campaign: started as revenge

Icky is in.

Philip "Icky" Frye, who catapulted into the public spotlight when he alleged Gov. Bob Wise had an affair with his wife, has filed to run for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Frye's long-shot campaign was rooted in a desire to get back at Wise. After Wise admitted to the extramarital affair - which Frye said was with his ex-wife, Angela Mascia - the governor said he was not running for re-election.

But Frye said his campaign has taken on a more serious tone.

"I had said originally, it was about 50 percent revenge," Frye said. "Now that we've conquered (Wise), I'm not a quitter. I announced I'm going to run for governor, and I'm going do it."

Frye, the long-haired country ...

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