Kindley seeks a rematch with Daves

Marcus Kindley is running for state GOP chairman.

A Guilford County stockbroker and former head of his county's Republican Party, Kindley unsuccessfully ran against chairwoman Linda Daves in 2007 on a platform of social conservatism, support for the war in Iraq and reduced spending.

In an e-mail today, Kindley said he was ready to lead the party as it faces a crossroads.

"We have a choice, we can continue following the same old path we have followed election after election achieving the same results time after time, or we can elect bold new leadership that understands the grassroots volunteer, the Businessmen and women of North Carolina and someone who knows what is on the mind of the average voter," he writes.

He proposes a Contract with North Carolina for Republican candidates for local office. It would include asking for homes' tax values to be lowered in light of the troubled real estate market.

Daves, who has served since December of 2006, has not said whether she will seek another term as chairwoman. Former gubernatorial candidate Fred Smith is also weighing a run.