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GOP embraces Romaine's bid for Brookhaven supe

August 25, 2012 7:58 PM By RICK BRAND rick.brand@newsday.com

Suffolk County Legis. Edward Romaine attends the the

Photo credit: Randee Daddona | Suffolk County Legis. Edward Romaine attends the the blessing of the Peconic Jitney. (June 27, 2012)

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Suffolk Legis. Edward Romaine last week revved up the long-suffering, nearly 400-strong party faithful at the Brookhaven GOP fundraiser -- an event that drew the biggest crowd in years.

"I'm committed to serving Brookhaven" said Romaine, an indirect jibe at exiting Supervisor Mark Lesko. "And if I'm lucky enough to get elected, I pledge I will run again for a two-year term and serve out that...

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