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English endorses Gerlach in guv race

Former Congressman Phil English endorsed Jim Gerlach Tuesday, giving the gubernatorial hopeful another GOP backer, but not one with the bully pulpit of elected office.

English, who represented the 3rd District until being unseated by Democrat Kathy Dahlkemper last year, called Gerlach “hands-down the most prepared, honest and thoughtful candidate for Governor.” The endorsement came a week after Gerlach got the backing of Congressman Todd Platts (R-19), and further signaled that the 6th District Congressman could find most of his insider support among his current and former House colleagues.

“Jim and his campaign will really resonate with folks here in the Northwest not only because he’s one of us, but because he is best prepared to help put families back to work, reduce the size of state government, and create greater opportunities for our kids and grandkids,” English said in a statement.

Gerlach also got a boost last week when former U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan signaled that he would drop out of the race in favor of a Congressional run, making the GOP primary a two-way contest between Gerlach and state Attorney General Tom Corbett.

August 11, 2009 at 11:58 am

--Dan Hirschhorn

Tags: Jim Gerlach, Phil English, Tom Corbett

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