New entrants in Republican state committee contest
By Wally EdgeThe battle for National Committeeman and National Committeewoman is heating up with two new entrants. Kathy Watson and Jan Staples, both long time political activists, have been joined by Lean Bean. For long time followers of politics, Ms. Folkers is no stranger to republican politics having run for several offices over the years. Rumors are that Linda Bean is a Ron Paul fan and would like to garner one of the top coveted spots in republican politics. Insiders say that her late entry will likely hurt Staples, and give Watson the votes to win the post.
Rick Bennett also faces a challenge from Hayes Gahagan, another long time republican gadfly. He also ran as an independent for the US Senate in 1978, losing to Republican Bill Cohen. Bennett is expected to win easily.
The vote takes place later in the day today (Friday) We will keep you posted.
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