Mumpower Thanks Volunteers, Earns KCC Endorsement

  Your blogger meant to formally endorse Dr. Carl Mumpower in his race to take on Congressman Health Shuler (D-NC, 11th District), but due to various issues, is only now getting to it. 

We strongly endorse Mumpower and encourage all citizens of the 11th Congressional District, (Western NC) to vote for him on Tuesday.

Mumpower has been a source of conservative strength on the far left city council in Asheville.  Many have been drawn to him as a voice in the wilderness for straight talk and straight answers.  Your blogger first met Mumpower in October and was immediately drawn to his optimism, personal strength, and intellect.

Though he has two opponents in Tuesday's primary, none of these men can hold a candle to Dr. Mumpower.  He deserves your vote.

Dr. Mumpower sent along this message to his supports and we gladly reprint it below:

NOTE TO SUPPORTERS by Dr. Carl Mumpower

In anticipation of the big day tomorrow, I wanted to drop a quick note of thanks to everyone who has laid their personal touch to the campaign over the past - hard to believe - eight months. 

I know that there have been many moments of patience, effort, support, prayer, and consideration that have escaped my attention.  I am grateful and understand my part of the equation - honor my word, hold to my (our) principles, and remember my contract to the people of WNC -

1. Fight waste and corruption wherever I can find it;
2. Function as an independent Republican who upholds conservative principles while not being obligated to special interests or the Party power structure;
3. Focus on constituent services.  I believe that negotiating the hurdles of Washington's bureaucracy on behalf of those that one serves is among the most important functions of a Member of Congress;
4. Protect the future of our children and grandchildren by doing my utmost to resist deficit spending, reduce our national debt, and illuminate hidden earmarks and other forms of spending excess; and
5. Pursue principles over politics, personal gain, and popularity.  I will concentrate on doing the "right thing" and hold onto it until I am successful...or until I find a better way.

Tomorrow's outcome is in the hands of the people of WNC and higher authority. 

We will celebrate at our campaign office (Suite 310 - One Oak Plaza, Asheville, NC  28801 / 828-252-8390 / 828-318-2595 - across the street from T.K. Tripps) starting at 6:30 and continuing until everyone is able to leave with a smile. 

I said in the beginning that I wanted the people of WNC to know my name and where I stood on the issues - that they would take things from there.  We have been true to that mission and not attempted to buy a seat on Congress or say or do anything to get elected.  Thanks to your help, we have completed our goals with principles intact and a matching capacity to accept the will of that higher authority and press on regardless. 

With deep appreciation and a smile of gratitude,
Carl Mumpower