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Speaker Paul Ryan to campaign for Chesco's Ryan Costello

WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Paul Ryan will campaign with U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello in Chester County Thursday, hoping to help a Republican freshman in a moderate district.

Costello is widely considered to have the advantage in his race against Democrat Mike Parrish -- the national Democratic party has not made the race a priority -- but he represents the kind of affluent, well-educated district where many Republicans fear presidential nominee Donald Trump might alienate normally loyal GOP voters.

Ryan's presence is likely aimed at providing a high-profile counterweight. He has become a popular surrogate for Republicans trying to keep their distance from Trump.

Ryan and Costello will appear at J-Tech, a Chester Springs company that builds and sells specialized trucks used in highway construction. The event will be geared toward highlighting Costello's work, on the House transportation committee, on a five-year transportation funding bill.

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