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...race for the seat left open by Democrat Glen Browder, straitlaced Republican Riley wouldn't seem much of a contender. But though the Third tends to vote Democratic in congressional elections, its Democrats lean toward conservatism. Riley, after two decades out of politics, was invigorated by the Republican revival and wants to help balance the budget, reform welfare, reduce taxes and put prayer in public schools...
With the departure of 15-term Democrat Tom Bevill, Republicans consider the Fourth a takeover target. Though youthful, Aderholt is an experienced conservative with a time-honored platform of lower taxes and "traditional" values--school prayer, the prohibition of abortion, the absolute right to keep and bear arms. In a 93% white district that has supported Republican presidential candidates for the past 20 years, voters may see Bevill's departure as a chance to pass power from old Democratic hands to new and eager Republican ones...
...strong Democrat, so I don't agree with all of his stances, but I do think he's done a lot for the state of Wyoming," Patter said. "He's a great politician who's had a very prolific career...
...Democrat], there would have been six candidates, which would have split the vote," he said. "Thompson would have walked to the election...
Benzan said he plans to re-enroll as a Democrat after winning the election...