CAFTA Sellout N.C. Congressman Robin Hayes to be challanged

[Esse Quam Videri]

by Iraqi War Vet. Hopefully we can get rid of the sellout Hayes. He was the one who changed his vote at the last moment on CAFTA.

From the 8/15/05 Charotte Observer

Iraq vet likely to face Hayes Potential challenger cites CAFTA vote as reason to run An Iraq war veteran from Fayetteville says he'll probably run for the congressional seat now held by Rep. Robin Hayes, R-N.C., of Concord.

Democrat Tim Dunn, a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves, got back from Iraq late last year. A trial lawyer by profession, Dunn spent six months in Baghdad helping the Iraqi Special Tribunal investigate and begin prosecuting Saddam Hussein and other former Iraqi leaders on charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.

"When I got back from Iraq, my intention was to go back ... But I feel now is the time for a different type of service," Dunn, 45, told the Observer over the weekend. "I am seriously interested in this race" to represent the 8th congressional district, which stretches from east Charlotte to Fort Bragg.

If Dunn jumps into the race, he would join a growing platoon of veterans from conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan who are challenging GOP congressmen in 2006. Dunn said he'll make a decision in the next few weeks, but added, "I am a likely candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives."

National Democrats, eager to knock off Hayes after his vote switch helped save CAFTA, are excited about the prospect of a Dunn candidacy in a district home to more registered Democrats than registered Republicans.

[wli]

1. the rethugs have lost public support across the board

The incumbent's only hope is Diebold.

[zbdent]

2. Uh, oh, W - second Iraq war vet to run for office - and he's another DEM!

hee hee hee . . .

[SaveAmerica]

3. That is SO sweet, I can't even tell you! I promise you wagons are

ready to rally around the dem candidate in this district who is for helping everyone and doesn't have several groups planted in his/her pockets. If this person does at least half of what Hayes has not done for us, it will be a much welcome change. The possibilities of what the people in our district can learn (the truth) from the debates, etc is exciting. There are so many positives to this, if he is a good candidate, that I can't wrap my mind around them all!
Thanks for posting this. (Buh Bye Hayes!)

[SaveAmerica]

4. Just wanted to add that you forgot the link, I've got to get this

printed and out to my neighbors!

[SaveAmerica]

5. Here's your link...

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/columnists/tim_funk/12385641.htm