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Last Updated on Monday, 19 November 2007 10:14 Written by rslcpol Monday, 19 November 2007 09:55
Stories like this one are how you overcome a tough national political environment. Republicans will make gains across the country in 2008 based on local political dynamics – much to the chagrin of national Democrats. State and local races will not a referendum on the national politics of Washington, DC.
Less than a year after he was a key player in a remarkable bit of political jujitsu that installed affable Republican Dennis O’Brien as speaker of the Democratic-controlled House, DeWeese is fighting for his political life.Last week, the lifelong resident of Waynesburg, who has represented the state’s rural southwesternmost corner since 1976, forced out seven caucus staffers, including his own chief of staff.