Home to rural communities, small towns, and established cities, the district features the best that North Carolina has to offer. This is illustrated by the fact it is home to  the State Capital, growing industrial and technical centers, a solid agricultural economy, a strong military presence, and prestigious institutions of higher education.

It is my goal to represent the values of the Second District in the US House of Representatives. We are now at a point in history, where simply maintaining the status quo isn't good enough. A change is needed to ensure the citizens of this district need to have their rights protected and voices heard.  

The Second Congressional District is located in the eastern-central region of the state. In recent years, the district has experienced a rapid population growth; it is now predominantly suburban with a population exceeding 674,000 people. It includes all or part of the following counties: Chatham, Lee, Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston, Nash, Franklin, Vance, and Wake

We have a lot going for us, but we also have some serious challenges as well. Like the rest of our country, we are suffering from misguided policies established by politicians in Washington, DC. One of these career politicians is Bob Etheridge who has held office for nearly 14 years. While I have great respect for his position and him personally, it is apparent that he has lost touch with his constituents and we need a representative who will not cater to special interests at the expense of North Carolina's citizens.

Congressman Etheridge has consistently sided with the Democratic leadership at the expense of North Carolinians and even his own Democratic base; his record shows a pattern of supporting irresponsible spending and taxation, eroding our liberties, supporting unconstitutional initiatives, punishing the middle class and working poor, and serving corporate interests. We need to remedy that situation now! With strong support by special interest groups and the gerrymandering by his party at the state level, this will be a challenge but it has been done before. He can be replaced again by a candidate representing your interests; but it will be a team effort and I'm asking for your support in that endeavor.

  District map overlay courtesy of Govtrack.us    

As you may note on the map above, the second district is oddly shaped.  This is a direct result of 'gerrymandering' - the Democratic party carved up counties to form districts could easily be carried by their party. Concentrations of conservatives, constitutionalists, and Republicans were spread across multiple districts to ensure they would be unlikely to win key races. In this process, you have politicians choosing their voters rather than voters choosing their representatives. This is a trend that cannot continue. In addition to asking for your support with my campaign, I'm asking that you support conservative candidates at the state level; with the upcoming census, they will be in a position to fairly adjust district boundaries during the upcoming term.

Please consider contributing or volunteering in support of a limited, Constitutional government; free enterprise, and individual liberty. Simply hosting a private gathering in your home or business can make a difference. We can sit down and discuss the challenges and solutions to the hurdles we face. By discussing these matters, I can ensure I understand your needs and we can work towards finding the best solutions to the problems we face. Let's talk now and take back Our House Again in 2010! 
 

About the District

North Carolina's Second District includes all or part of the following counties: Chatham, Lee, Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson, Johnston, Nash, Franklin, Vance, and Wake. This includes the following communities: Angier, Bailey, Benson, Bonnetsville, Broadway, Buies Creek, Bunn, Cary, Castalia, Centerville, Clayton, Clinton, Coats, Delway, Dortches, Dunn, Erwin, Faison, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Four Oaks, Franklinton, Garland, Garner, Goldston, Harrells, Henderson, Ingold, Ivanhoe, Keener, Kenly, Kittrell, Lillington, Louisburg, Micro, Middlesex, Momeyer, Nashville, Newton Grove, Pine Level, Pittsboro, Pope AFB, Princeton, Raleigh, Red Oak, Rocky Mount, Roseboro, Sanford, Selma, Siler City, Smithfield, South Henderson, Spring Hope, Spring Lake, Turkey, West Smithfield, Whitakers, Willson's Mills, Youngsville, and Zebulon.

This district is privileged to house Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base as well as the men and women in uniform who serve at these posts.

The region also hosts a number of leading academic institutions including Campbell University, Central Carolina Community College, Fayetteville State University, Johnston Community College, Louisburg College, North Carolina Wesleyan College, Methodist College, North Carolina State University, Sampson Community College, Shaw University and Vance-Granville Community College.

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