As Dexter dithered , Republicans tried to get General George Patton to run , though they were not certain if the general was a Republican .
He continued to consider running for several months without reaching a decision , frustrating local Republicans .
As Dexter dithered , Republicans tried to get General George Patton to run , though Republicans were not certain if the general was a Republican .
He continued to consider running for several months without reaching a decision , frustrating local Republicans .