Monday, June 23, 2008
For many the Hendersonville Republican Men's Club is the epicenter of Republican politics in the 11th District. True to tradition, the club has invited 11th District GOP Congressional candidate Carl Mumpower for a Wednesday meeting that has the makings of a show down between a group of strong-minded party leaders and a "maverick" politician with a mind of his own.
"Yes, I am in a temporary power struggle with some of our county organizations," said Mumpower. "My willingness to violate Reagan's 11th commandment about not saying anything bad about fellow Republicans has upset a good number of the party faithful." "I have told them that if my party will not hold itself and our elected officials accountable to our guiding principles, then I will. It is nonsense to waste time throwing criticism at the Democrat's lawn while ignoring the weeds in our own. I have faith that principles will win in the end and we will unite as we should around those principles instead of other agendas."
Nationally, many political observers indicate that the Republican Party is in trouble come November. The May election saw the party loose key seats in historically conservative districts - pointing to 2008 as a potentially difficult year for Republicans.
"I am a Republican through and through and believe my party's principles represent the best hope for America and my grandchildren," said Mumpower. "If necessary, I am willing to anger every Republican in the 11th District to reunite my party with our principles."
"It comes down to keeping government in check, protecting our people, and looking out for the average person's dollars and values," noted Mumpower. "That is the promise we made to America years ago and we have betrayed that mission." "I don't blame people for looking away from that betrayal, and if necessary I will fight with the devil to get my party back on our mission. When I get that job done I will concentrate on my next fight - with Heath Shuler."
Carl Mumpower
11th District Republican Congressional Candidate
#109
Principles before party, power, or popularity - always.
Dr. Philip Stanley
President, HCRMC
63 Banner Farm Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828 891-4437
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Mr. Robert Danos
Chair, Henderson County Republican Party
118 Grove Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828 693-6040
828 606-6232
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