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The Times-Press (Small Newspaper Group) has a very good review of Sen. Pat Welch’s career today.
The gavel’s slam reverberated through the chamber and the senators nearly jumped out of their skins.“Would he just stop,†a lawmaker growled under his breath as Sen. Patrick Welch banged the gavel one more time.
But Welch wielded the gavel with the determination of a Navy captain at the wheel of his ship. He helped plow the state Senate through political maelstroms during his 22 years in the legislature only to see his own political fortunes flounder.
The source of his political demise was unexpected – a local businessman who had never sought public office before. On November 2, Welch lost to Republican trucking company owner Gary Dahl.
In politics, victory has many parents but defeat is an orphan.
Read the whole thing.
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Dec 6, 04 @ 4:41 pm
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The 38th district sure does miss Senator Welch. He was successful in bringing economic development to the district and also funding for school and road improvements. What has Gary Dahl done?? Nothing, have you ever heard him speak? Not the brightest bulb on the shelf. Senator Welch we miss you please consider running for office again.
Comment by Dena Tuesday, Oct 17, 06 @ 3:51 pm