11th District Republican Candidate for Congress
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Asheville, North Carolina  28801
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July 12, 2008

From:                     Carl Mumpower, 11th District GOP Congressional Candidate
To:                         Mr. Steve Duncan, 11th District Chair
Subject:                  Principles First Campaign

Dear Mr. Duncan:

As you know, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has defined the 11th District to be a "frontline race".  I am looking forward to an accelerating campaign that finds us earning versus purchasing a seat in Congress.  To that end, it is my belief that as Republicans, we must reestablish a foundation of trust and authenticity with the conservative and independent voters of Western North Carolina.  There is a keen and widespread belief, that at a local, state, and especially national level, the GOP has betrayed promises made to the American people.  I believe that reestablishing our credibility with the voters is and should be Job One and would offer the following observations-

• When you have no party operating from principles, then the party with the least principles will win.
• That is why the Democrats are successfully using an appeal to people's selfish interests as a ticket to power.
• Unless we Republicans return to being Republicans, America's drift toward big government socialism will continue.
• The Republican Party has a defined platform of principles that have been sacrificed to power and other priorities.
• There are many in the 11th District who wish to 'unite and ignite' our party around the core principles of being careful with other people's money, keeping people big and government small, and protecting the sanctity of America. 
• It is our responsibility to uphold and ground our own party - not a Democrat party kidnapped by extremists and special interests.
• Job Two, successfully challenging Heath Shuler, requires the foundation of Job One.  Without that foundation, I will be just another puppet for a corrupt party - like our current congressman.

With these concerns in mind, I am formally requesting the following-

• That a majority of counties in the 11th district commit to a renewed dedication to our core principles.
• That each develop a sincere process for challenging local, state, and national Republican elected officials on votes that sidestep or otherwise betray our core guiding principles.
• That these communications be shared with the District Chair, me, and others at each county's discretion.

Effectively immediately, my direct fight against Heath Shuler will be on the back burner until the Republican Party has  achieved a rededicated focus in the 11th District.  At that point it will no longer be necessary for me to publically challenge my elected colleagues, as there will be a persisting and credible system in place that will help assure accountability by our Republican elected officials.  I can then focus my full attention on holding Congressman Shuler accountable for the mismatch between his words and actions and unprincipled efforts to purchase a seat in Congress.  I welcome your help and assistance with each of these goals.

With regards,

Carl Mumpower
11th District Republican Congressional Candidate

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