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Posted: Dec. 9, 2002

LEE: STABLER IS CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN

WILMINGTON -- Former Superior Court Judge William Swain Lee announced today that he is naming W. Laird Stabler Jr. as campaign chairman for his 2004 run for Delaware governor.

Stabler, who has served as Delaware’s Republican National Committeeman since 1985, will remain in that post. Stabler has also served as Majority Leader in the Delaware House of Representatives, as Delaware’s Attorney General and U.S. Attorney for the State of Delaware. 

In making the announcement Lee said, “Laird brings immeasurable, leadership, unity, and perspective to my campaign. He is an institution within the Republican Party and in Delaware, and I am honored to have a person of such stature and prominence leading my campaign. ”  

In accepting the position Stabler said, “Bill Lee has the vision to lead the State of Delaware through good times and tough times. He will be decisive and proactive when it comes to dealing with the challenges that face all of Delaware. Many Delawareans feel that kind of leadership is lacking in the current administration.”  

Stabler said that the campaign would waste no time raising money. One of its first priorities will be to set up a finance committee, which will be up and running in early 2003.  “I look forward to running an old-fashioned campaign,” Stabler added. “One in which everyone rolls up their sleeves, works hard, and gets the job done.” 

Reacting to Lee’s announcement, Republican Party Chairman Everett Moore said, “Bill could not have chosen a better-qualified and respected person to lead his campaign than Laird Stabler.” 

Lee served as a Family Court and Superior Court judge in Delaware for 22 years. He is perhaps best known for presiding over the Tom Capano murder trial.

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