An Independent Republican – A True Conservative Voice for the 11th Congressional District of
Western North Carolina
"I do not expect to be popular in Congress with either party. Instead I intend to illuminate, resist, and work hard to eliminate the absurdities – an undertaking more about responsibility than favor.”
– Carl Mumpower on announcing his candidacy for Congress in September of 2007
“I
will do what I have always done as an elected official – find the
courage to hold principles above party, power, or popularity."
– Carl Mumpower on announcing his “Lincoln Campaign"
"I wll not take money from the Republican National Committee, unions, PACs, or any other special interest group. I am not interested in purchasing a seat in Congress or selling myself to those accustomed to buying the future of America.
– Carl Mumpower following his May 6, 2008 primary win
"The Democrat Party is socialistic by policy – the Republican Party by indifference to principle. The result is a bunch of closet socialists with an “R” after their names.”
– Carl Mumpower challenging pork in the 2008 Farm Bill and the vote to overide the President's veto supported by Elizabeth Dole, Heath Shuler and Richard Burr
“I am willing to anger every Republican in America to reunite my party with our principles."
– Carl Mumpower on illegal immigration and his refusal to put protecting
the party and the President ahead of protecting the country
“I have a positive campaign plan – a firm dedication to our principles."
– Carl Mumpower to party leaders requesting that he stop challenging
party faithful and offer a positive campaign message
“Republican leadership can tap dance all they wish, but
it is only through a genuine concern for the other guy’s values and dollars that we will
earn voter loyalty.”
– Carl Mumpower on concerns about loss of voter enthusiasm for Republicans
Carl Mumpower is a Congressional candidate with a mission. He wants nothing less than to change the way we elect our Congressional representatives – to begin the process of taking this elected body back from special and selfish interests mortgaging the future of America. He’s real, he’s serious, and he has won three elections on the same formula for change – principles come first. Thanks for your interest in learning more … we welcome your help.
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