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.
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?