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2022 District Conventions
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District 1
Saturday, April 23, 2022
10:00 AM
Nash Community College, Brown Auditorium
454 N Old Carriage Rd
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
District 2
Thursday, April 21, 2022
6:30 PM
Renaissance Centre
405 Brooks St.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
District 3
Saturday, April 23, 2022
1:00 PM
Greenville Hilton
207 Greenville Blvd SW
Greenville, NC 27834
District 4
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
7:00 PM
Sunrise Church
1315 New Hope Trace
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
District 5
Saturday, April 9, 2022
10:00 AM
JE Broyhill Civic Center
1913 Hickory Blvd.
Lenoir, NC 28645
District 6
Saturday, April 9, 2022
1:00 PM
Revolution Academy
3800 Oak Ridge Rd.
Summerfield, NC 27358
District 7
Saturday, April 30, 2022
1:30 PM
Elizabeth Baptist Church
1800 W. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
District 8
Saturday, April 30, 2022
10:00 AM
Stanly County Commons
1000 N. 1st St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
District 9
Saturday, April 30, 2022
5:00 PM
Pinehurst Village Hall
395 Magnolia Rd.
Pinehurst, NC 28374
District 10
Saturday, April 2, 2022
1:00 PM
Iredell County Government Center
200 S. Center St.
Statesville, NC 28677
District 11
Saturday, April 2, 2022
10:00 AM
Pisgah High School
1 Black Bear Drive
Canton, NC 28716
District 12
Thursday, April 7, 2022
6:30 PM
Freedom House
2638 Salome Church Rd
Charlotte, NC 28262
District 13
Saturday, April 23, 2022
4:00 PM
Johnston County Courthouse
207 E Johnston St.
Smithfield, NC 27577
District 14
Saturday, April 2, 2022
4:00 PM
Victory Christian Center Campus Three
6916 Old Pineville Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
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Poll Worker Applications
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Reagan Taylor published Governor Roy Cooper's handpicked NCSBE Director Caught In Another Big Lie as Modems Secretly Removed from NC Voting Equipment in Press Releases 2021-12-14 11:19:58 -0500
Governor Roy Cooper's handpicked NCSBE Director Caught In Another Big Lie as Modems Secretly Removed from NC Voting Equipment
December 14, 2021
For Immediate Release
Election integrity is a top issue among North Carolina citizens concerned about vulnerabilities within our voting systems, and a handpicked political appointee of Governor Roy Cooper has just compounded that sense of distrust among the electorate. For months N.C. State Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell denied the existence of modems in North Carolina voting equipment and stonewalled requests from state legislators to inspect the voting equipment in question.
Now we learn Director Brinson Bell lied. Again.
After lying to a federal court and subsequently misleading the N.C. General Assembly, Director Brinson Bell continues to undermine election integrity as it is revealed modems were removed last month from in-use voting equipment in at least six NC counties. This revelation comes after months of Director Brinson Bell refusing to acknowledge the existence modems in voting equipment and refusing inspection requests made by members of the N.C. House of Representatives.
The modems’ existence, and their secret removal, came only after lawmakers made a public records request following reports of the clandestine removal of dozens of modems contained in voting equipment in Watauga County.
“We firmly believe that had the request for the documentation of the removal of modems not been made, Director Brinson Bell would have continued to deny their existence and would have hidden the fact that they were removing the modems from the voting equipment,” said N.C. House Freedom Caucus Chairman Representative Keith Kidwell (R-Beaufort).
With voter confidence at historic lows, Director Brinson Bell’s latest lie represents a critical third strike and destroys any remaining credibility she may have had to oversee elections in this state. Voters are demanding and deserve election integrity, yet all they've been getting from the most partisan State Board of Elections ever is deception and dishonesty.
How much more must the People of North Carolina endure before the Cooper administration is held accountable for collusion and lies such as these? North Carolina law provides that Director Brinson Bell can be “removed for cause”—what more cause could there be than lying to voters, legislators, and the public at large?
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Hall of Fame 2021 Winners
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District Award Winners
District 1: James Proctor
James C. Proctor has been a Republican Party volunteer and office holder for over 40 years, beginning way back in 1978, and attending all but four state conventions since 1983. As a young man, James was a National Committeeman for the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans. He then served as assistant general counsel to the Party, and spent the better part of the last 20 years as a county chairman, reliably promoting the values of the Republican Party. Over these decades James has made calls, put out signs, knocked on doors, and worked the booth at fall festivals countless times. The NCGOP is proud to induct James Proctor, of District 1, into the 2021 Hall of Fame!
District 2: Richard "Dick" Hilliard
Richard ‘Dick’ Hilliard recipient has served the Wake County GOP for decades. Over that time Dick has provided exceptional meritorious service to Wake County and the Republican Party while serving in multiple key critical leadership positions. Starting off as a Block Captain in the 70s, he went on to serve as a Precinct Chair for 30 years, served Wake County GOP as a Region Chair, and also servied as Vice President of the Raleigh Republican Club. In his current role, as Wake GOP Finance Chair, with the odds stacked against him, Dick has raised more than $150,000 in Wake County since March of this year. Congratulations, Dick!
District 3: Senator Norman W. Sanderson
Senator Norman Sanderson got his start in Republican politics in 2007, serving as the Chairman of the Pamlico County Republican Party. Since then, he’s served in progressively more impactful roles, serving constituents of his community for one term as a member of the N.C. House and being elected - and re-elected many times - to the N.C. Senate where he currently serves with distinction. Senator Sanderson works tirelessly, day-in and day-out, not as a politician but as a true public servant for the people of North Carolina, giving himself fully to the conservative cause. From serving the Party as a County Chairman to the State Legislature, he has represented the Republican Party with honor and dignity.
Known in the legislature for his integrity, commitment to his constituents, and his devotion to our future liberty, Senator Norman Sanderson understands the great deal of responsibility that is inherited with public service. Congratulations, Senator Sanderson!
District 4: Evelyn Poole-Kober
Evelyn Poole-Kober is a shining example of a dedicated Republican volunteer. Gaining initial experience on Capitol Hill in the 70s, she has spent the last 40+ years committing herself to grassroots organization, spending countless hours on campaigns, walking precincts, working the phones and running county headquarters. It was the latter role in which Evelyn stepped up to deal with a vile act of vandalism - the firebombing of a county GOP headquarters in 2016 that drew national attention. As she has done throughout her years of service, she stood tall on Republican principles in the face of such intimidation, handling media inquiries in the aftermath of that attack. From Republican Women Clubs, to the NCGOP executive committee, Evelyn Poole-Kober has been a model volunteer deserving of recognition for many years.
Plus, she also bakes the best cakes for District 4's Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner auction! Congratulations Evelyn!
District 5: Jack Simms
Jack Simms is the epitome of servant leadership. From Town Council to County Chair to District Chair, he’s been an advocate for the principles of the Republican Party without personal ambition. In a testament to his character, Jack doesn’t look at any task as beneath him. In 2020, he traveled thousands of miles to help the counties of the Fifth District to have the resources they needed to achieve victory for Republicans. His colleagues and peers describe him, simply, as the Best of the Best. Congratulations, Jack!
District 6: Celeste Stanley
Celeste Stanley has been actively involved in Republican politics for over 45 years! She has held just about every non-elected office in the Party and the Republican Women's Club. After spending more than two decades volunteering for the Republican cause in South Carolina, Celeste made the good move to North Carolina in 1998 and wasted no time at all in working to elect Republicans in this state, working in local, state, and federal campaigns in North Carolina. She has recruited volunteers, made phone calls, knocked on doors and worked the polls. As well as working tirelessly on chairing events and raising vitally important funds at all levels. A former recipient of the Robert Rector Award, Celeste Stanley has been unstinting in giving her time and treasure for the betterment of the Republican Party and Republican Women, and we are proud to recognize her decades of dedication. Congratulations, Celeste!
District 7: Allie Ray McCullen
When Sampson County locals think of a Republican, Allie Ray McCullen is always the first to come to mind. He began registering Republican voters as a young man, walking door to door before he was even eligible to vote. His father instilled the values of our Party in him early in life, and he has carried on in building a legacy of promoting Republican values ever since. A highly respected local businessman, active in real estate and farming, Mr. McCullen embodies the kind of work ethic we all admire. He started farming when he was just 13, and still lives on the family farm 45 years later. He’s built a successful local business. Yet as demanding as that is, over the years he has offered himself in public service in everything from community banking, to local healthcare, to education. Allie Ray McCullen’s knowledge and leadership have been instrumental in electing local Republican officials for decades. Congratulations, Allie Ray!
District 8: Representative John Szoka
N.C. House Reprentative John Szoka is a Retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army - Always Forward! He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in Engineering, but he didn’t stop there. He went on to earn a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in Operations Research leading to a career as a critical thinker. In 2012, he took that mindset to the North Carolina General Assembly to shape and promote common sense tax and economic policies. Rep. Szoka hit the ground running with that forward momentum instilled in him by the U.S. Army, sponsoring and passing tax cuts for families and businesses in his very first term! Ever since, John has offered himself in service to this district and this state, advancing Republican policies that leave more money in citizens’ pockets and lending his scientific mind to ensure North Carolina enjoys affordable, reliable energy. Congratulations, Representative John Szoka!
District 9: Dr. Phillip Stephens
Dr. Phillip Stephens is a former winner of the NCGOP’s Robert Rector award, currently serves as a member of the NC Election Integrity Committee and is current vice chair of Robeson County GOP. Dr. Stephens is also a 7-time former Chairman of the Robeson County GOP and during this tenure he helped reverse a powerful Democrat hold, as no Republican had ever won elections there. Under his leadership, Democrat voter registration shifted from over 90% to 52%, trending Republican at twice the state rate. In 2010, the district elected their first Republican North Carolina House member and county commissioner, followed by the election of the first Republican State Senator from the area. All in a county the NCGOP felt it would never win. That is quite the feat, and Dr. Phillip Stephens commitment to service and Republican values, no matter the challenge, continues today. Congratulations, Dr. Stephens!
District 10: Rhonda Waugh
Rhonda Waugh has worked tirelessly furthering the goals and ideals of the Republican party through hard work and grassroots organization. She’s been active for more than 20 years, serving in nearly all capacities over that time. From serving as vice chair of the Iredell County Republican Women, to serving the GOP County Board as Chair, Vice Chair, Head of Finance, and currently serving on the 10th District Board. Rhonda Waugh is the glue that holds it all together for the 10th District. Congratulations, Rhonda!
District 11: Ted and Pat Carr
Ted and Pat Carr came to Haywood County over 20 years ago and became entrenched in the community soon thereafter. From serving as First Responders at the fire department, officers leading community organizations, to school bus drivers, church supporters, and of course, active participants in the Republican Party - these two have been getting things done where it counts most for over two decades! They are superstar volunteers, always offering themselves as poll workers, electioneers, and recruiters. Their dedication and hard work was a huge part of flipping the county commission to Republicans for the first time since Reconstruction, and - we all know how important this is - ushering in Republican majorities to the Haywood County School Board! The Carrs believe in clearly articulating the conservative message to win over new voters, and serve as models for Republican volunteerism. Congratulations, Ted and Pat!
District 12: Melisa Taylor
Melisa Taylor has served in numerous roles for the Mecklenburg County GOP, from poll observer to finance chair. Throughout, she has demonstrated her commitment to our party at the local, statewide, and national levels. If ever there was weakness, Melisa added strength - from grassroots involvement, voter integrity, financial compliance, and election accountability. Ever since living through the 2000 election in Florida, she has had a passion for the importance of election integrity, and after moving to North Carolina in 2004 she bagan volunteering for Republican candidates at the local, state and federal level. As a Republican Chief Judge at Early Voting Locations she worked to ensure only properly registered voters were allowed to vote and her unwavering dedication to accountability is admirable. Congratulations, Melisa!
District 13: Representative Dennis Riddell
Representative Dennis Riddell currently serves in the North Carolina General Assembly, but his grassroots activism and commitment to upholding the principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution started more than 50 years ago, volunteering for Ronald Reagan’s 1966 gubernatorial campaign. Ever since then, Rep. Riddell committed himself to advocating for the cause of liberty, tirelessly working for numerous candidates at local, state, and federal levels. As a former high school history teacher he has extensive knowledge of our nation’s founding, the Constitution, and that which undergirds the American idea. So genuine is his passion for limited government by the people and for the people, that many of his former students have been inspired themselves to become informed, engaged citizens and--in many cases--public servants and/or grassroots activists.
After decades of helping elect Republicans up and down the ballot, Dennis himself was elected to the NC House in 2013. There he serves North Carolina with distinction as Chairman of the General Government Appropriations and Regulatory Reform Committees, Vice Chairman of Appropriations, and various committee memberships. Rep. Dennis Riddell is known as a thoughtful warrior who does not hesitate to advocate for the conservative values we hold dear. Congratulations Rep. Riddell!
Statewide Award Winners
J. E. Broyhill Award: Clarence Henderson
As a member of the “Greensboro Four” Woolworth Sit In movement, Clarence Henderson is truly an example of Living History. He cleared the way for what would become the fall of Democrat Jim Crow laws in the South and over 50 years later was recognized by President Trump for his courage and leadership during a monumental moment in America’s recognition of Civil Rights. Clarence Henderson literally took his life in his hands to stand up for equal treatment for all American Citizens, and continues that fight today. Clarence Henderson embodies the determination and values WE as Americans and Republicans champion!
Charles R. Jonas Award: Senator Thom Tillis
Senator Thom Tillis is a husband, father, and grandfather. He has served as PTA President, Town Commissioner, N.C. House Member, Speaker of the N.C. House, and U.S. Senator and spearheaded historic tax and regulatory reform that made North Carolina a model for other states. Senator Tillis also led the fight for voter ID, always keeps our veterans front of mind, and continues to fight to protect the unborn and our 2nd amendment rights. And let’s not forget, as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee he was instrumental in confirming three Supreme Court Justices during the Trump administration!
He is a quintessential leader that gets things done, taking care to not make the perfect the enemy of the good, and getting results for the people of North Carolina.
John P. East Memorial Award: Representative Ruth Samuelson
Ruth Samuelson represented her south Charlotte House district for four terms after her 2006 election. She rose steadily through the ranks, her conservative voice resonating even as legislators from both parties praised her gift for negotiating. She became Republican Conference leader and chair of the Banking and Environment committees. She was a primary crafter of the Voter ID bill. She was adamantly pro-life and made no apologies for it.
She was a strong contender to become the first female Speaker of the House when she decided in 2013 not to seek re-election. Just as she felt called to politics, Ruth felt called to come home, to be closer to their four grown children and their families, and to her aging parents. Months later she received the diagnosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer. She was only 57 when she passed away. May God Bless her soul. Ruth Samuelson was the epitome of a principled Republican Woman. Her contributions to the State of North Carolina went beyond the Republican Party and the General Assembly. She acted on her beliefs and, till this day, remains a role model to Republicans who want to make our communities, state and country a better place.
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Election Integrity Committee
Read MoreElection Integrity: A Critical Issue We Face As A Party
Election Integrity is a cornerstone of any democratic system. It ensures that the people's will is accurately reflected in the outcome of elections. When the integrity of our elections is compromised, it erodes public trust in the democratic process and undermines the legitimacy of elected officials.
The ballot must be safeguarded to prevent tampering and manipulations. We must ensure that only eligible voters cast a ballot, votes are recorded accurately, and the counting process is transparent and free from interference. It is imperative that appropriate measures are taken to ensure the security and accuracy of electronic voting machines to reinforce voter confidence.
North Carolinians deserve to have trust in elections, the utmost confidence their ballot is protected, and to know their vote counts. That is why the N.C. Republican Party has established a statewide Election Integrity Committee.
For multiple election cycles now, NCGOP has been recruiting, training, and deploying hundreds of attorneys and thousands of poll observers across North Carolina. These volunteers observed absentee-by-mail approval meetings, early voting polls, election day polls, county canvasses, recount meetings, and protest hearings.
North Carolina has been nationally recognized for our “protect the vote effort”. In fact, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is using North Carolina as a model for other states. Yet, our work is not done. The statewide Election Integrity Committee and subcommittees will not rest until North Carolina voter confidence is fully restored. Volunteers are critical to the mission of the Election Integrity Committee. Attorneys, election integrity monitors, poll workers - all play a crucial role in making sure our 2024 elections are safe, secure, and trusted.
Join our efforts to Protect the Ballot today!
Your contribution will be vital to restoring voter confidence and protecting the ballot in 2024!
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Matt Schlapp
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Matt Schlapp is the Chairman of the Conservative Political Action Coalition (CPAC), the nation’s original grassroots conservative organization. During his 7-year tenure as chairman, CPAC has expanded its reach exponentially and launched critical initiatives in criminal justice reform, election integrity, and ratings for all 8,000 federal and state legislators in America. CPAC also hosts dozens of additional events, including battleground state CPACs and international CPACs in Japan, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil, with dozens of other countries joining the CPAC movement. CPAC’s national conference, the largest of its kind, has generated billions of Twitter impressions and is livestreamed on various platforms to millions of viewers around the world.
Schlapp and his wife Mercedes appear regularly on major news outlets as veterans of national politics with leadership roles in the Bush and Trump administrations. They are quoted regularly in major media sites and write for various publications, including The Washington Times and The Hill. They host CPAC NOW, a digital political show which was born out of the sudden rise of lockdown and cancel culture in 2020. Guests on CPAC NOW have included Mike Pompeo, Robert Lighthizer, Mark Meadows, Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, Mike Lee, Jim Jordan, Harmeet Dhillon, Katie Pavlich, Nigel Farage, Salena Zito, Eduardo Bolsonaro, and everyday Americans coping with the negative repercussions of harmful government overreach.
Schlapp served as White House Political Director and was a Regional Political Director for the 2000 presidential campaign. Before that, Schlapp served as Chief of Staff for five years to Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-KS).
Schlapp founded and currently manages Cove Strategies, a consulting firm which advises corporate, nonprofit, and political clients on elections, policy, and communications. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he started a conservative student magazine, and he also earned an M.P.A. at Wichita State University.
Schlapp is a member of the Order of Malta and the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board. Matt and his wife Mercedes have five daughters and are parishioners of The Basilica of St. Mary’s in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
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Mercedes Schlapp
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Mercedes Viana Schlapp is a prominent Latina national leader and a political media commentator. She is currently a Senior Fellow at the American Conservative Union Foundation and regularly hosts the online show America UnCanceled on CPAC NOW. She worked in The White House for two different presidential administrations in senior level positions. In 2017, Mercedes was Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications where she advised on messaging and served as one of the top communicators. She also developed and executed communication policy rollouts in coordination with the White House offices and the Cabinet. During President George W. Bush’s term, she worked as the Director of Specialty Media in The White House where she was a spokesperson and created communication strategies that reached out to Americans of all backgrounds.
Mercedes has extensive experience and insight into presidential campaigns. In 2020, she was Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications for the Trump Pence campaign, and was the architect for building a successful Hispanic communications and political outreach campaign in both English and Spanish, which produced historic Hispanic support for the President. Mercedes created and produced the Team Trump online programs that reached over 3 million viewers nightly, while hosting The Right View, a weekly on-line talk show that focused on policies impacting American women. She traveled across America on the campaign trail where she listened to the stories of everyday Americans, participated in local media interviews, and worked with the grassroots to expand the voter base. Her experiences on the campaign trail date back to 2000 when she worked in communications for the Bush Cheney campaign and the Republican National Committee.
Before joining The White House in 2017, Mercedes was a contributor on Fox News. She frequently appears on Fox News, Fox Business, Univision, Telemundo, CNN en Español, and other networks. She is interviewed on local and national Spanish and English radio. Mercedes has published op-eds in FOXNews.com and The Hill and was a columnist for The Washington Times and U.S. News & World Report. Along with her husband Matt, they hosted a weekly radio show on Sirius XM for several years.
As a first generation Cuban American, Mercedes' father fought against the Castro dictatorship and was a political prisoner for six years. She was inspired by her father’s story and has dedicated her life to promoting civil discourse, fighting against socialism, and defending freedoms in the United States and across the globe.
A Miami native, Mercedes earned a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and a master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University. Mercedes, her husband Matt, and their five daughters currently reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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Get Engaged, Make a Difference!
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Door Canvassing
Door knocking is the most effective method of getting out the vote! Campaign Sidekick is designed to make every aspect of voter-contact management easier. In the video below, you will learn how to get started with Campaign Sidekick and how to best utilize the app when you begin knocking on doors.
Voter Registration
Voter Registration is absolutely crucial to our ability to elect republicans and building our base of support. In the training material below, you will learn best practices in how to effectively run a voter registration drive.
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Hall of Fame
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J.E. Broyhill Award Winners:
Frank A. Rouse
David T. Flaherty, Sr.
George Little
Mary Alice Warren
Craig Olive
R. Jack Hawke
K. D. Kennedy, Jr.
John W. Pope
Tom Ellis
Robert E. Rector
Bob Pruett
Tom Fetzer
Zan Bunn
Joyce Cotton
Karen Langham
Ed Broyhill
Clarence Henderson
Charles R. Jonas Award Winners:
John Wilkinson
Patricia Holshouser
Jesse Helms
James G. Martin
James T. Broyhill
Howard Coble
Walter B. Jones, Jr.
Harold J. Brubaker
Cass Ballenger
James C. Gardner
I. Beverly Lake, Jr.
Sue Myrick
Hon. James Holshouser
Linda Shaw
Rep. George G. Cleveland
Rep. Charles H. Taylor
David Lewis
Sheriff Terry Johnson
Senator Thom Tillis
Senator John P. East Memorial Award Recipients:
Claude Pope, Sr.
Sim A. DeLapp, Sr.
Robert Oakes
David Proctor
Dr. James Owen
Ed Shufelt
Rudolph Jones
Brad Hayes
Michael Kent Holt
John Hawkins, Sr.
Debbie Beatty
Senator Jesse Helms
Vince Colan
Jack Laughery
Jean Preston
Congressman Howard Coble
Representative Ruth Samuelson
Hall of Fame Members
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September 17, 2021
For Immediate ReleaseRaleigh, NC -- Democrat activist judges have continued to subvert the will of the people of North Carolina with their most recent decision. North Carolina Republicans are committed to enacting voter ID, which a resounding majority of North Carolina voters agreed should be added to our Constitution in 2018. Thirty-six states already have some form of voter ID which provides confidence in the electoral process.
“Holding that the legislature acted with racial intent while saying that there is zero evidence of any racial intent from any of the legislators is completely ridiculous. This is why we need Conservative Judges.” — NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley
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