I have a great idea.
The news today was that Pat McCrory is not going to run for governor; but is instead considering a race for U.S. Senate to replace Richard Burr.
Mark Walker has already expressed interest in running for that seat. Mark Meadows' announcement today that he is retiring from the House also raises questions regarding whether he will be interested.
But here is a great idea for McCrory. He ought to run for the seat as a Democrat. There are several reasons this would be desirable.
First, he would be quite compatible ideologically with the rapidly shrinking center-left wing of the party.
Second, if it turns out to be a great year for the democratic socialists, and they were to win the senatorial election, we would get someone perhaps one notch better than their usual candidates.
And third, it would help clear the way for perhaps a conservative, constitutional choice to run on the Republican line. Yes, I know this last one is somewhat of a pipe dream; but we can always hope that somehow, North Carolina Republicans will offer a good nomination for US Senate. That has not happened since Jesse Helms was running, many years ago.
It is absolutely tragic that there is no one good to oppose Tillis next year in the Republican primary. Perhaps, by some stroke of luck, 2022 will be better.
Personally, I would love to see Mark Meadows run in 2022. He would make a great Senator. His work on the Freedom Caucus has been outstanding.
Posted by: Fred Gregory | 12/20/2019 at 06:12 PM
I agree, Fred, that he is probably the best that the Republicans have right now who could be a viable statewide candidate.
Posted by: Triad Conservative | 12/21/2019 at 07:44 AM
Joe, are you still the editor here? If so, then please stop lamenting that "no one good" is running against "Senator Flip-flop" and get behind one of the candidates who had the guts to step up and primary him. I'm one of those candidates, and I'd welcome your support! Have you even looked at my website?-- LarryForNC.com I filed late because others who said they'd oppose Tillis chose not to. Nevertheless, I'm going to give "Senator Flip-flop" the very best fight I can. I need your and your readers help--please tell others about my candidacy and website! Thank you!
Posted by: Larry Holmquist | 01/02/2020 at 01:33 PM
Larry, I think there was a lot of last-minute filing for the Senate race, and this post was written before I was aware of your candidacy. I wish you luck with the campaign.
Posted by: Triad Conservative | 01/02/2020 at 04:09 PM