Harry Withers
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Harry Withers Withers
The troubled Republicans are now led by Harry Withers, who took over in 2005 as the fourth chairman in about as many years. Though handpicked by Mr. McGowan and Mr. Withers is not tainted in any way, said by Mr. Schwenk, who called him an excellent person. Arthur J. Kremer, a former Democratic assemblyman from Nassau County, said that complicating Mr. Withers's task is that Suffolk's Republicans have been a collection of rival fiefdoms in the 10 towns, many of them now in chaos. The beleaguered Republicans are now led by Harry Withers, who took over in 2005 as the fourth chairman in about as many years. Though handpicked by Mr. McGowan, Mr. Withers is not tainted in any way. Sounding upbeat, Mr. Withers voiced confidence that the party can field winning candidates.