Welch Announces Withdrawal from Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District Race

By WELCH FOR PA

PAOLI, PA – Steve Welch issued the following statement regarding his decision to withdraw as a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District:

“It has been an honor and a privilege to run as a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District. Over the past several months, I have met with countless voters and community leaders who discussed their concerns and shared their ideas about how we can turn this economy around. While I was raised in Chester County, built a thriving business here and now am raising my family here, I have a deeper appreciation and love for our communities today than ever before.

This campaign has certainly been a life-changing experience. The more you engage in the debate over the direction of our great nation, the more you appreciate the importance of the fight, and the need to fight even harder. However, it has become clear that fighting in this campaign will do more harm than good, which is why I am announcing the end of my candidacy.

While I am withdrawing from this campaign, I am not withdrawing from the fight. I simply believe I can do more by helping other candidates who share my vision of a new direction for our country, and who will work tirelessly to bring back responsible results to government.

I cannot thank my family, friends and supporters enough for all of their sacrifices and hard work. I am very proud of the campaign we ran which focused on substance and thoughtful discussions about policy.

I look forward to continuing the fight to ensure that our children have the same opportunities we do to achieve the American Dream, and to make sure that we elect principled leaders in 2010.”

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