Joe McLaughlin Opposes Walter Jones

Joe McLaughlin started a two day tour through the 3rd Congressional District of North Carolina to launch his candidacy to represent that disctrict. Joe will oppose Walter Jones, the incumbent, in the Republican Primary next year.





Joe's first stop was in Greenville, at the Veterans Memorial in the Town Park behind the Courthouse, and the pictures included here are from that stop. Other locations inclulded New Bern, Beaufort, Moorehead City, Jacksonville, Wilson and Goldsboro.

Rumors of the growing opposition to Walter Jones have been rampant in recent weeks. Some of the reasons were covered in the speech Joe McLaughlin gave at the various stops.

Joe McLaughlin, "I'm here today to tell you . . . that I am officially announcing my candidacy for the United States Congress. "

"I seek the Congressional seat currently held by Walter Jones. This has been a tough decision . . . . . but the man we sent to Washington over 13 years ago is someone I no longer recognize."

"Walter Jones' willingness to vote with the liberals against virtually every major anti-terror piece of legislation has made him a poster boy for the left. In fact the liberals justify their positions by pointing to our own Congressman."

"In recent weeks, Walter has again sided with the left by voting to deny reinforcements for our troops in combat, to establish a schedule for surrender and to override . . . [the] veto of this declaration of defeat."

My own frustration with Walter Jones started because he keeps touting his dedication to Christianity, something that he always puts in every speech. However it is starting to wear thin for those of us who think Christianity in our nation is important. Someone who keeps having to remind us that he is a Christian is perhaps forgetting that such bragging was an act that Jesus himself spoke against. I don't trust Walter Jones any more. I don't know how anyone can.

If you have any questions, you can contact Joe McLaughlin by calling (252) 723-8958.