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  • In GOP, the scramble begins for chance to succeed Hyde

    04/21/2005 5:12:43 PM PDT · by RWR8189 · 6 replies · 556+ views
    Chicago Tribune ^ | April 21, 2005 | Rick Pearson and Rudolph Bush
    Leading suburban Republicans said Tuesday the decision by veteran GOP U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde to not seek re-election next year could result in a torrent of candidates vying to replace him and create a potentially costly primary contest for a seat that Democrats are likely to aggressively target. Patrick Durante, a longtime Hyde aide who also is head of the Addison Township Republican organization, estimated a hard-fought primary contest in the 6th Congressional District could cost a contender $1 million or more to gain the name recognition and support necessary to win in March. And for some of the candidates...