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4 Ex-U.S. Attys. Win Republican Primary Bids; Fifth Gets Trounced
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Four ex-U.S. Attorney’s won Republican primary bids Tuesday for public office. But perhaps in the most interesting race, a fifth ex-U.S. Attorney, Republican Mary Beth Buchanan — a controversial figure during her reign as the top Pittsburgh prosecutor — got trounced in a contentious battle for the 4th Congressional District seat….