GOP Picks Burns In Race To Fill Murtha Seat
GOP leaders from Pennsylvania's 12 Congressional District, tonight, picked businessman Tim Burns as its candidate to fill remaining months of the seat left vacant by the Feb. 8 death of John Murtha.
Burns beat out Bill Russell, Murtha's opposition in 2008, by a vote of 85-46.
Also seeking the nomination were Ron Robertson, Luke Summerfield and Bill Choby.
Burns will take on Democrat Mark Critz in a special election on May 18, the day of the primary.
A separate vote will be taken to determine the candidates for the general election for a full two-year term. Russell said he will not remove himself from the primary.
Burns beat out Bill Russell, Murtha's opposition in 2008, by a vote of 85-46.
Also seeking the nomination were Ron Robertson, Luke Summerfield and Bill Choby.
Burns will take on Democrat Mark Critz in a special election on May 18, the day of the primary.
A separate vote will be taken to determine the candidates for the general election for a full two-year term. Russell said he will not remove himself from the primary.
Do you know anything about the rumors circulating that Burns, the Republican nominee, is a creation of the Murtha machine and the Republican party hierarchy who have a very bad habit of sinking anyone like Russell who might pose a threat to their joint interests?
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