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Harshbarger, who passed up a chance four years ago to run for the office, had 18,745 votes, or 59 percent, with 78 of 2138 precincts reporting, or 4 percent, according to unofficial returns. Republican William C. Sawyer '51 had 13,034 votes, or 41 percent...
Shannon fell victim to a wave of anti-establishment vote, and Sawyer tried to capitalize on that sentiment in the general election. But Harshbarger said despite his long political ties, he did not carry the aura of an incumbent...
Like his opponent, Harshbarger said he supports abortion rights, but the two split on other criminal justice issues. Harshbarger opposed the death penalty, citing his upbringing as the son of a minister. Sawyer favored capital punishment for those who commit first-degree murder. He also said he would support the death penalty for "major drug kingpins...
...strength of our reservation over Harshbarger's position compels us to endorse pro-choice Republican William C. Sawyer...
...problems ranging from civil rights to domestic violence to the environment--and a host of other issues in between. It's a specific, workable plan--a great one if it can be implemented at no extra cost (as Harshbarger claims but his opponent disputes). In contrast, Republican William C. Sawyer '51 has offered few specifics...