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PoliticsPA: Knox ends campaign, says Onorato gives Ds best chance in fall

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Democrat Tom Knox ended his run for governor Friday afternoon, citing family issues and a desire to support former rival Dan Onorato’s gubernatorial campaign.

The announcement, made during a teleconference with reporters, confirmed days of speculation that the Philadelphia businessman was ending his candidacy and endorsing the Allegheny County chief executive. It also is a major shift for the now four-candidate Democratic gubernatorial primary field, which now features Onorato, Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel, and Auditor General Jack Wagner.