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Re: N.C. GOP head won't seek another term

Gosh — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:57:38 -0500

Submitted by McCroryManager on January 6, 2009 - 7:32pm.

Thank you for your service to the Party, Linda.

Thank you for your service to the Democratic Party, Richard.

Re: N.C. GOP head won't seek another term

McCroryManager — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:32:16 -0500

Thank you for your service to the Party, Linda.

Re: N.C. GOP head won't seek another term

dwains — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:03:30 -0500

Wow - big shock here!

The GOP had a dismal time this fall - and in the face of the most corrupt democrat state government in the US. Who will go to jail next?

What a failure!!!!

N.C. GOP head won't seek another term

bniolet — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:27:10 -0500

State Republican Chair Linda Daves of Charlotte says she will not seek another term next year.

"I think it is good and health for an organization to have fresh, new leadership periodically," Daves said in a statement. "At the conclusion of my term in June, I will step aside and allow someone else the honor and responsibility of guiding the party into the future."

Among those who have expressed interest in running for party chair is state Sen. Fred Smith of Clayton, who last year unsucessfully sought the gubernatorial nomination.

Daves was chair during a difficult election cycle for Republicans. They lost the Senate seat held by Sen. Elizabeth Dole, a congressional seat held by Robin Hayes, and the auditor’s office held by Les Merritt. Barack Obama also became the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state since 1976.

The convention will be held June 12 to 14 in Raleigh.