Instead, he sent four other top Republicans to face the cameras.
Some top Republicans were particularly concerned that any defense cuts could not go into effect until after 2013.
And she is the daughter of the borough's top Republican.
Now that the provision is soon to take effect, though, several top Republicans are having second thoughts.
Certainly, relations between the state's two top Republicans are deteriorating.
The entreaties from top Republicans continued for weeks and months.
Some top Republicans believe a primary could help an unknown candidate win needed statewide attention.
Many of the state's top Republicans said they had prior commitments and could not attend tonight's event.
Some top Republicans have embraced the idea of expanding preschool opportunities.
Top Republicans say he will continue to play a substantive role though it remains undefined.
