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Pennsylvania GOP delegates voice strong support for Trump

(AP) — A solid majority of Pennsylvania Republicans elected as delegates to the GOP's presidential nominating convention in Cleveland say they intend to vote for the candidate who won a thumping primary victory in their state — Donald Trump. The ballot didn't tell voters which candidate the delegates support, and the 54 people who were elected can vote for whomever they want. A canvass of the winners by The Associated Press after Tuesday's primary found that 40 of the 54 intend to vote for Trump, propelling him closer to the support he needs to win the nomination on the first vote at the convention in July. The Pittsburgh resident says the state's rules were drawn up to give her latitude to take into account events leading to the convention, including Trump's considerable support in western Pennsylvania. "There are just so many things that can happen in this world between now and July when we take that first vote," said Meloy, a semi-retired public affairs consultant who has held several appointed posts in state and federal government. "Truly uncommitted" delegate Gordon Denlinger, a former state lawmaker who is now a managing partner of a venture capital firm, said he'll give great weight to how his district in the heart of Amish country voted — Trump won it with 44 percent. Scott Uehlinger, a retired CIA operations officer and retired naval officer, did not emphasize his support for Trump during the campaign, instead promising to cast his vote however his district voted. Jim Vasilko, a construction company owner in Johnstown, likes Trump's views on trade and immigration, and ran as a delegate committed to vote for Trump at the convention.

 

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