[leprechaun9]

Is this similar to the situation in NJ where the Republican leadership, particularly Sen. Don Di Fiasco (then acting Governor when Whitless went to Washington), abandoned Bret Schundler, the winner of the Republican Primary, and privately supported James Mc Greedy?

[staytrue]

Is this similar to the situation in NJ where the Republican leadership, ...abandoned Bret Schundler, the winner of the Republican Primary

No, this is a case where in PA, the conservatives... abandon, the winner of the republican primary.