Rick DeMichele

September 2, 2008 - 2:04pm

With Andrews set to make a decision, Republicans wait to find out who they're running against

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- With U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews set to make a decision about his political future this week, Camden County Republican Chairman Rick DeMichele said that 1st District Republican candidate Dale Glading is “prepared and ready to respond.”

“Dale has been running a great campaign, because he’s been running it without an opponent. It’s helped the voters see that he’s focused on them and not a phantom opponent,” said DeMichele. 

Andrews left his ballot spot for reelection to the House to his wife Camille when he decided to mount a primary challenge against incumbent Sen. Frank Lautenberg.  Although just a placeholder candidate, Camille Andrews easily won that primary.  but Speculation persisted, however, that Rob Andrews to return to the seat, if he lost his primary against Lautenberg. 

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March 5, 2008 - 1:47pm

DeMichele not sure who he'll give the county line

Camden County GOP Chairman Rick DeMichele had already given Anne Evans Estabrook the party line, having stuck with her despite her campaign’s recent woes.  So her departure from the race hit him hard.

“It’s devastating and shocking, to be frank with you.  She called me last night and told me, and it’s not one of those things,” he said. “ I didn’t know how to react – I was just stunned and silent.”

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