BJ Lawson
Why we support B.J. Lawson
This is a community of Democrats in and
around the 4th District of North Carolina, and indeed from around the
entire state and the entire country, who support the campaign of
William "B.J." Lawson for House of Representatives. You may ask why we
support B.J. when there is an 11-term and well-known Democratic
incumbent, David Price, currently representing the 4th District. Well,
for starters:
In the upcoming election, for Progressives, is BJ Lawson an alternative to Representative David Price? BJ Lawson is running as a Republican and his winning the NC 4th Congressional District could contribute to Democrats losing control of the House. Does BJ Lawson believe that there is no role for government in regulating the financial system or industry?
On the other hand, how in the world could the question of a Republican possibly having a chance against an incumbent Democrat of our District be possible? Could it be related to Representative David Price taking for granted the security of his position to the point of believing that voting for the Wall Street Bail-out twice, US Patriot Act, funding the war for many years (he has recently discontinued this, thanks!), sanctioning the most recent Israeli bombardment of Lebanon, voting in favor of the Bankrupcy law, not being against the bio-defense lab of Butner, etc ... not have any repercussions?
BE AN INFORMED VOTER: Come out and find out how these candidates compare with one another TODAY!
Date:
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 2:15pm to 4:00pm
Location:
CARROLL HALL, UNC - Chapel Hill
David Price's opponent in the November election, BJ Lawson, raised $170,000 yesterday in what is apparently a Congressional record for one-day totals in North Carolina. He has raised $237,000 total since David Price voted in favor of the Wall Street bailout bill last week.
Lawson says his latest polls have Price at less than 50% support in the Fourth District, compared to his usual winning percentage of more than 60%. With 10% of voters left undecided, is it possible Price is in trouble this election?
Lawson's Orange County coordinator, Rev. Ray McKinnon of Hillsborough, is a Democrat who campaigned for Hillary Clinton in the May primaries. Lawson has sent out mailings with testimonials from longtime Democrats who say they're voting for one Republican this year, the anti-war Lawson.
I've always considered David Price to be pretty entrenched, so I'm surprised at these polling numbers. With a staunch opposition to the war, corporate welfare and Congress passing bills it hasn't read, it seems Lawson is making this a contest.
I'm looking forward to their debate next Tuesday, October 14, at UNC.
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