“Based on recent behavior and previous statements, the North Carolina Republican Party is unable and unwilling to support the Republican nominated candidate for North Carolina House District 48,” GOP chairman Robin Hayes said in a statement Tuesday. “The NCGOP along with our local parties in Hoke, Scotland and Robeson Counties will be spending our time and resources supporting Republican candidates that better reflect the values of our party.”
I would hope so.
Here’s a little sampling of Walker’s writings.
Walker is in the midst of a lawsuit against his local county newspaper because they haven’t printed any of his letters to the editor. Apparently he’s under the impression that having your letters to the editor published is a constitutional right.
And you know what really sucks? This is who North Carolina’s 48th house district Republicans CHOSE AS THEIR CANDIDATE. He won the Republican primary with 65% of the vote.
Sitting house reps are condemning him as a person, which they should:
“The North Carolina Republican House Caucus and our members will not support Mr. Walker’s campaign given his comments and actions, said Rep. John Szoka, N.C. House Republican Caucus, conference chairman in a statement Wednesday. “While Mr. Walker won the Republican primary, his rhetoric and actions have no place in the Republican Party, and he should strongly consider withdrawing his candidacy.”
Walker had not stepped down as a candidate as of Wednesday afternoon, and there’s no removing him from the ballot. He’s the GOP choice, without the support of the GOP. He’s running against incumbent Democrat Garland Pierce, a black minister.
And you know what? I’m OK with Pierce keeping his seat.
