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I would love to see Hudson get beat. I have to believe she will be a formidable candidate in that district. As a fellow veteran we need people who take their oath of office seriously. Supporting a coup is not defending the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.

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Yes!

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What a formidable background, wealth of experience, and areas of expertise. Excellent to learn about Etchison.

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Very informative, Thomas! My northern Chatham County home is, or was, in the 9th district in 2022, but being heavily Democratic, it has I think been gerrymandered into Valerie Foushee's district. I cannot fully confirm that. I was very discouraged in 2022 to see Richard Hudson barely campaigning or making appearances in his NEW 9th district, just assuming that voters would remain uninformed automatons and vote the Republican ticket, knowing little to nothing about him personally. His Democratic opponent Ben Clark, a state Senator and Air Force vet, was impressive in person but raised little money and didn't really have a chance. It's time to try something new with an independent candidate to try to break the GOP monopoly in NC.

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Thomas,

Met Shelane at a do for Josh Stein at the Rabbit in Siler City this past Wednesday -

She is every thing you say she is - and more.

In a crowded room conversation - how many of your readers could immediately recognize the author, Harari, and have been able to briefly discuss "Species" and recognize its implications?

In DC she would, along with Valerie, make us in central NC proud.

Folks, I pre-date RTP :-) actually met Gov Hodges. Over the decades I have rarely met as well-centered and intelligent an individual as she.

Keep your eyes on her.

Uncle Grumpy

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Thanks for this info on Etchison.

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Hudson needs to go

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