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02-03-2010, 03:28 AM
Associated Press - January 25, 2010 1:45 PM ET
HARRISBURG , Pa. (AP) - Republican gubernatorial hopeful Sam Rohrer wants state party leaders to hold a candidates' debate before deciding whether to endorse state Attorney General Tom Corbett or Rohrer in the primary election.
The state representative from Berks County addressed a Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon and fielded questions about his candidacy Monday.
Rohrer said he is counting on support from conservative Pennsylvanians who are disenchanted with the political system. Without an open exchange of ideas, he said the Republican Party risks becoming more of "a social club" than a vehicle to advance different points of view.
Rohrer entered the race two months ago and faces an uphill fight against front-runner Corbett for the GOP nomination.
The Republican State Committee is slated to vote on endorsements at its Feb. 13 meeting in Harrisburg.
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HARRISBURG , Pa. (AP) - Republican gubernatorial hopeful Sam Rohrer wants state party leaders to hold a candidates' debate before deciding whether to endorse state Attorney General Tom Corbett or Rohrer in the primary election.
The state representative from Berks County addressed a Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon and fielded questions about his candidacy Monday.
Rohrer said he is counting on support from conservative Pennsylvanians who are disenchanted with the political system. Without an open exchange of ideas, he said the Republican Party risks becoming more of "a social club" than a vehicle to advance different points of view.
Rohrer entered the race two months ago and faces an uphill fight against front-runner Corbett for the GOP nomination.
The Republican State Committee is slated to vote on endorsements at its Feb. 13 meeting in Harrisburg.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
http://www.wfmj.com/Global/story.asp?S=11876444