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An Outside Republican with One Question

A California resident respects the opinions and insight of Bethlehem, PA voters as to why Republicans did so poorly nationally yet retained power in Harrisburg.

To the residents of Bethlehem, PA:

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays all around.

My name is Arthur Christopher Schaper, a resident of Torrance, CA.

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The 2012 General election is over, and I am surprised that the national

Republicans did so poorly compared to their state-wide peers, including Pennsylvania. I believe that the ideas of individual liberty, free enterprise, and limited government should be appealing, but the party seems to have done a poor job of making its case.

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To anyone who is willing to read and respond, I would like to know:

1. Did you vote for Democratic or Republican candidates? For which offices?

2. Why?

3. If you voted for the Democratic candidates, what were the issues or concerns that you have about the Republican candidates?

Thank you for your time.

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