In the state of North Carolina, the outcome of virtually all of our congressional races are nearly predetermined because of lopsided districts. But two are clearly competitive: NC 1, where Democrat Don Davis is the incument; and NC 11, where Democrat Jamie Ager is the challenger.
Carolina Journal reports that these two candidates have signed on to a pledge among “centrist” Democrats: The Promise to America. We are witnessing a clear effort to distance themselves from the Democratic Socialists of America. This promise includes the following statements:
- We are capitalist, not socialist.”
- “We want safety, not lawlessness.”
- “We are responsible, not reckless.”
- “Government should solve problems, not create them.”
- “We are mainstream, not extreme.”
- “We are proud, not ashamed of America.”
These pledges, of course, are illusory.
These two men, for the most part, will vote with the rest of the socialists for their key agenda items whenever their votes are truly needed. This is the old ploy of creating the appearance of moderation while simultaneously voting with the left. The era of the “moderate” Democrat has long passed.
Here are two great questions. Would they vote to repeal Obamacare? Would they vote to reverse approval of the abortion pill? Those two votes would tell you all you need to know.
Oh yeah, we pledge we are not Pandora’s Box.
Their pledges are false promises which they will abandon if elected. In other words, they are big fat liars to hide from the voters their true colors.
That sums it up pretty well, Fred. This isn’t our first rodeo.