Jul 16 2009
Eighth District Republican Mulling Kissell Challenge
Linwood Faulk, a nuclear security coordinator for the Tennessee Valley Authority, is considering a challenge to Eighth District Congressman Larry Kissell in next year’s election. Faulk, a Republican, is not a stranger to politics. He ran against State Representative Douglas Younge for the 46th District seat in the North Carolina State House in 2000 and 2002. According to the Fayetteville Observer, Faulk was only 22 at the time.
The Republicans at this point in time have no declared candidate to run against Kissell, although several rumors abound, some involving Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and former Congressman Robin Hayes whom Kissell defeated last year. If Faulk announces he will be the first. He sent me the following press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Linwood Faulk
PO Box 279
Hope Mills, NC 28348-0279
linwood@linwoodfaulk.com
www.linwoodfaulk.comJuly 14, 2009
I am sending you this correspondence to inform you that I am currently considering becoming a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District for the 2010 election cycle.
Since challenging the “tax and spend” political establishment of the General Assembly in 2000 & 2002, I have separated myself from political involvement and dedicated my career to our nation’s homeland security through the defense of our commercial nuclear facilities. I, like many other average citizens, increasingly feel that the direction of our government institutions is fiscally and constitutionally irresponsible. I fear that this path will likely be detrimental to many of our country’s traditions as a republican democracy.
The need for new ideas in 2010 has compelled me to consider sacrificing my current position in the nuclear industry and return home to engage in this monumental debate.Having been born and raised in Scotland County, as well as, having lived and worked in Cumberland County, I have an undeniable desire to ensure dedicated representation of the people of the 8th district. These people, including my own family and friends, are hard working North Carolinians who have continued to see their job market evaporate, energy costs soar, and tax burdens increase. We must now, more than ever, stand up and demand our voices be heard.
During the coming weeks, I will be evaluating my potential Congressional candidacy. This decision would include my departure from the Tennessee Valley Authority to return with my wife and daughter to our traditional home in North Carolina’s 8th District. I greatly look forward to discussing this potential campaign with you and the constituents of the district, some of whom have already encouraged me to return and join this fight.
Please feel free to contact me at linwood@linwoodfaulk.com or PO Box 279, Hope Mills, North Carolina 28348-0279. You can also learn more about me and my potential candidacy at www.linwoodfaulk.com.
Respectfully,
Linwood Faulk
Linwood please run! This is a guy who put himself out there at just 22 years old to fight against high taxes in Scotland County. I remember him from those races and did well in an overwhelmingly Dem House district. Everyone needs to contact Linwood and encourage him to announce.
Faulk decided not to run.