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Hey I'm starting to like this guy running for the House out of N.C. - 4th District, BJ Lawson. Yes he's a Republican, but I believe he represents the old school conservatism that is basically dead with the current right. Anyhow, thought I'd post it and see if any of you had the stomach to help de-seat a Democrat incumbent who voted for the Patriot Act and for the Bailout. Btw, this article is written by a staunch Dem, on a liberal website, so hopefully you won't feel too dirty reading it.
http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase…
"I have a lot of hostility toward the misguided ideas and people who are pushing the Republican party off the cliff," Lawson said. "But I look at this pragmatically. I'm a Republican. I want to make a difference, and we're in a two-party system. I want to reform from within. "
Some Republicans are taking note. Wake County GOP Chairman David Robinson said his group endorsed Lawson unanimously. "B.J. has new ideas and his message has matured over time. His focus is very much on limiting the federal government. He's energized a younger crowd, and that's good for us."
David Smudski, who replaced Parrish as Durham County GOP chair, offered guarded praise. "He's not traditional, but he is different than what a Democrat would offer."
- Whomever I can vote for, I plan to vote for the opposite party of whoever is in power now.IRNlun6