The North Carolina Federation of College Republicans (NCFCR) today publicly endorsed Lance Sigmon in the 10th District Republican Congressional primary race.
In the closely contested 2004 primary, College Republicans assisted Patrick McHenry in securing a slim victory over his opponents. However, as stated in the endorsement by the NCFCR, "As great as our disappointment in the Congressman [McHenry] is, our excitement about Lt. Col. Sigmon is significantly greater. He has nobly and bravely served this great nation in the Air Force. He represents the Conservative ideals we the heads of the NCFCR have sought in our public servants."
The Full Letter
We, the current and past Chairmen of the North Carolina Federation of College Republicans (NCFCR) hereby endorse Lt. Col. Lance Sigmon in his bid for US Congress. As the foot soldiers of the conservative grassroots movement, we stress that honor and integrity make the Republican Party great. Although our organization's policy is to avoid favoritism and endorsements in Republican primary races, we, as current and past leaders, understand that it is crucial to speak out now in favor of Lt. Col. Sigmon.
Many College Republicans have had prior disputes with Lt. Col. Sigmon's opponent in the past, but those experiences are in no way the reason for our endorsement. Rather than focus on past events, it is more important to focus on current issues. Lt. Col. Sigmon's opponent's recent actions in Iraq have disrespected our troops. He even went so far as to endanger their lives in his video post. These outrageous actions are simply unbecoming of a public servant, and we feel as though the Congressman has violated the public's trust in him.
As great as our disappointment in the Congressman is, our excitement about Lt. Col. Sigmon is significantly greater. He has nobly and bravely served this great nation in the Air Force. He represents the Conservative ideals we the heads of the NCFCR have sought in our public servants.
Any conservative who looks at Lt. Col. Sigmon's issue positions would be proud to have this honorable gentleman serving in Congress and representing North Carolina and the 10th Congressional District. In fact, in the crucial area of National Security, we feel that Lt. Col. Sigmon represents a major step up from his opponent, having served in the armed forces himself.
We, the Chairmen current and past of the NCFCR represent the future of this state and this nation. As we ask ourselves which candidate will best represent the future of the 10th District of North Carolina, our answer is clearly Lt. Col. Lance Sigmon.
Samuel Tasher and Tyson Grinstead
Chairman, NCFCR and Immediate Past Chair, NCFCR
Many College Republicans have had prior disputes with Lt. Col. Sigmon's opponent in the past, but those experiences are in no way the reason for our endorsement. Rather than focus on past events, it is more important to focus on current issues. Lt. Col. Sigmon's opponent's recent actions in Iraq have disrespected our troops. He even went so far as to endanger their lives in his video post. These outrageous actions are simply unbecoming of a public servant, and we feel as though the Congressman has violated the public's trust in him.
As great as our disappointment in the Congressman is, our excitement about Lt. Col. Sigmon is significantly greater. He has nobly and bravely served this great nation in the Air Force. He represents the Conservative ideals we the heads of the NCFCR have sought in our public servants.
Any conservative who looks at Lt. Col. Sigmon's issue positions would be proud to have this honorable gentleman serving in Congress and representing North Carolina and the 10th Congressional District. In fact, in the crucial area of National Security, we feel that Lt. Col. Sigmon represents a major step up from his opponent, having served in the armed forces himself.
We, the Chairmen current and past of the NCFCR represent the future of this state and this nation. As we ask ourselves which candidate will best represent the future of the 10th District of North Carolina, our answer is clearly Lt. Col. Lance Sigmon.
Samuel Tasher and Tyson Grinstead
Chairman, NCFCR and Immediate Past Chair, NCFCR
1 comment:
Just to be clear, Chairman Tasher and I endorsed Sigmon, not the NCFCR. Although many CRs back Sigmon, the NCFCR has a policy of not endorsing in primaries. Thanks,
~Tyson
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