This is terrible news for the Republicans… The Senate was going to be competitive anyway. Now it’s even more competitive.
— Former state Republican Party Chair Chris Vance, reacting to the sudden and expected retirement of Rodney Tom.
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This is terrible news for the Republicans… The Senate was going to be competitive anyway. Now it’s even more competitive.
— Former state Republican Party Chair Chris Vance, reacting to the sudden and expected retirement of Rodney Tom.