Another Republican entering race for U.S. Senate

September 29, 2011 11:38 am

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The Associated Press

NEW PARIS, Pa. -- A pharmacist says he'll seek the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania to challenge incumbent Democrat Sen. Bob Casey.

The Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown reports 48-year-old John Kensinger, 48, of New Paris, is seeking the nomination because he wants to join other Republicans in reducing the federal budget and getting a stagnant economy turned around.

Mr. Kensinger is from New Paris, about 40 miles southwest of Altoona.

Mr. Casey is expected to seek a second term.

Others seeking the Republican nomination next year include John Vernon, a retired Army colonel from Tioga County; Harrisburg-area lawyer Marc Scaringi; Bucks County businessman David Christian; and Laureen Cummings, a Scranton-area tea party activist.


First Published September 29, 2011 11:38 am
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