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Sellers staying in 6th District race

Tea-party activist Patrick Sellers on Saturday became the first Republican candidate to say unequivocally that he’s staying in the race for the 6th Congressional District even though incumbent Jim Gerlach is now seeking reelection.

“I am in this race because I believe the American people are tired of the status quo, tired of bailing out Wall Street bankers, tired of ridiculous programs like cash for clunkers and definitely tired of deficit spending,” Sellers said in a statement. People are getting fed up with those saying they are defending people so they can keep more of their hard earned paychecks but then act to steal those very paychecks and those of generations to come through bills such as the bailout.

“I remain in the race because I cannot sit idly by while career politicians continue piling money on our $12 trillion debt for my children and children’s children to try to pay off,” he added.

Gelach’s decision to switch from a gubernatorial bid to a run for reelection has shaken up the crowded primary landscape. Howard Cohen has already dropped out, while geologist Walt Hufford’s campaign has said he’s staying in—for now. State Representative Curt Schroder (R-Chester) and businessman Steven Welch have yet to definitively say what they’re doing.

January 9, 2010 at 3:11 pm

--Dan Hirschhorn

Tags: Jim Gerlach, PA-6, Patrick Sellers

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