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members of the Republican Party,” said long-time party regular David Konick. Referring to a system whereby party members first had to serve as an alternate before being eligible to serve as a convention delegate, he said, “It was done the first time I was elected and I didn’t like it much then but I understand it better now.”
Mr. Longyear said, “I am glad so many people signed up to be delegates; this is the most democratic meeting possible.”
Pointing out that State Party guidelines have asked for the widest possible participation in the convention, County GOP Chairman Ron Frazier of Amissville said, “We do not want to have
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