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Title: Scepticism at Beyer's pull out
Post by: Shana A on August 18, 2010, 07:48:59 AM
Scepticism at Beyer's pull out
By TANYA KATTERNS - The Dominion Post
Last updated 05:00 18/08/2010

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4034128/Scepticism-at-Beyers-pull-out (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/4034128/Scepticism-at-Beyers-pull-out)

Former MP, mayor, prostitute and drag queen Georgina Beyer's decision to pull out of the race for mayor of Masterton has been met with scepticism.

Ms Beyer, 52, who for the past few months has been campaigning to oust sitting mayor Garry Daniell, says she is broke.

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However, Mr Daniell is wary of just how long Ms Beyer's stance will last.

"I am not ruling out the possibility of Georgina doing a Lazarus act. Part of me wonders whether this is just a ploy to get the financial backing that she needs."