Bruce Castor was, by all accounts, the extremely effective District Attorney of Montgomery County. When the ailing Republican Party came calling for Mr. Castor to run for county commissioner and save the GOP, he obliged. The strategy was successful, as Mr. Castor was the top vote getter and undeniably lifted running mate Jim Matthews to victory, ensuring continued Republican leadership in the county.
Except that it didn't happen that way.
In a stunning move, Mr. Matthews cut a deal with Democratic Commissioner Joe Hoeffel to gain control, effectively marginalizing Mr. Castor.
The dust has settled since the power play became official last month. Bruce Castor now opens up to "Freindly Fire," discussing the controversy then and now, and contemplates the future of Montgomery County, the GOP - and himself.
Read the full interview here.
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