Lawson left out
Published: Sat, Oct. 18, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Sat, Oct. 18, 2008 01:20AM
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closeWhile the Lawson for Congress campaign is not at all surprised that you endorsed B.J. Lawson's opponent, 20-year Rep. David Price, I think your readers would be interested to know that:
Your editorial board did not meet with Dr. Lawson, even though a meeting was requested.
The first time that Lawson was granted an interview by anyone from The N&O staff was Oct. 15, when Barbara Barrett of your D.C. bureau spoke to him. Lawson and Barrett had a great conversation.
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The turmoil that has been occurring in The N&O newsroom is unfortunate, but that is no excuse for poor journalism and blatant dodging of a strong and legitimate candidate in a very important race.
Lawson has raised nearly $500,000 -- more than $250,000 of that in the past two weeks from people all over the state and the country. We are talking about an average donation amount of $25 as opposed to large corporate donations given to Price's campaign. You reference Price's position as head of the subcommittee responsible for homeland security spending. It is no coincidence that his second-largest donor group is the defense industry.
This election seems to be all about change, and change is definitely needed in North Carolina's Fourth District.
Gail Marold, Lawson for Congress, Cary
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