Tri-County Republicans Bring Gubernatorial Candidates to the Voters

Republicans take the lead on debating the Future of North Carolina on April 7th

-Today- The GOP in Durham, Orange, and Wake counties is gathering steam as it brings together its grassroots forces to present the Republican Gubernatorial candidates message of leadership for North Carolina. On Wednesday, April 7^th, at the Embassy Suites in Cary, Republicans invite the public to join them in celebrating the Future of North Carolina at a Gala that will be followed by a spirited Forum of its primary candidates for Governor.

Local Republican leaders and the NC GOP Chairman, Ferrell Blount, will host the Tri-County Gubernatorial Gala and Forum. The Forum moderators will be Jerry Agar, host of the “Jerry Agar Show” on News/Talk 680 WPTF and Andrew J. Taylor, Ph.D., Associated Professor of Political Science at North Carolina State University. Candidates will face questions from the moderators, each other, and forum attendees. Participating in the Forum will be all seven of the Republican Gubernatorial candidates– Patrick Ballantine, Dan Barrett, Bill Cobey, Timothy Cook, George Little, Fern Shubert, and Richard Vinroot.

“Republicans in Orange County are energized—we see that North Carolinians are ready for a change in our state leadership and we are taking this opportunity to showcase our candidates to the voters,” says Doug Biddy, Chairman of Orange County GOP. “Each of these candidates has demonstrated that they can lead North Carolina and shape its future for the good of all North Carolinians.”

“Wake County Republicans are eager to get the opportunity to show the voters the leadership promise that the Republican candidates have for North Carolina, says Marilyn Avila, Chairman, Wake County GOP. “The 2004 election battle for North Carolina Governor will be crucial to shaping the future of North Carolina. This Forum will be that opportunity-voters are taking notice.”

“The Republican voters in Durham County are enthusiastic about their choices in GOP candidates for North Carolina Governor and are encouraged that we will see a change of leadership in North Carolina, says Jack Steer, Chairman, Durham County GOP. “This event will help them make the right Republican choice for North Carolina.”

For more information about the Tri-County GOP Gubernatorial Gala and Forum or to attend, please visit www.durhamgop.org or www.orangencgop.org or www.wakegop.org. or call 919-303-4898.

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Tri-County Gubernatorial Gala and Forum

Embassy Suites in Cary

201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard

Wednesday, April 7th

Gala 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Forum 7:00 – 9:00 pm.