The people of North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District have a tremendous opportunity to replace liberal Larry Kissell with a conservative Republican this year. There are five candidates running in the Republican Primary, but conservatives are rallying behind one individual– Richard Hudson. Richard is a life-long grassroots conservative who has served behind the scenes as District [...]
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Charlotte Observer Endorses Hudson
“In the Republican primary for the 8th District, five candidates are vying to challenge the Democratic winner. Only two, N.C. Rep. Fred F. Steen and Richard Hudson… are worth considering. …But we think Hudson’s background and experience make him the better choice. The 40-year-old from Concord owns a marketing company but touts his experience working [...]
Governor Jim Martin Endorses Hudson
Says Hudson is a “Conservative We Can Count On” April 23, 2012 Today, Governor Jim Martin endorsed Richard Hudson, conservative Republican candidate for Congress in NC-08. “Richard Hudson is a conservative we can count on,” said Governor Martin. “He has worked for decades to build the Republican Party in North Carolina. He will be an [...]
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Today, Richard Hudson, conservative candidate for Congress in NC-08, began his television advertisement campaign across the 8th District with a commercial comparing “Hoover,” the Hudson family dog, to Congress. “I’m humbled by the outpouring of support from folks across the 8th district that makes this ad possible,” said Hudson. “It only makes sense to have [...]
Roll Call: “Kissell is likely to face a thoughtful, serious candidate in GOP frontrunner Richard Hudson”
“Kissell is likely to face a thoughtful, serious candidate in GOP frontrunner Richard Hudson, a former Congressional aide who spent years as district director for former Rep. Robin Hayes (R), whom Kissell beat in 2008.” http://www.rollcall.com/features/Election-Preview_2012/election/south-region-roundup-213166-1.html#NC Share thisTweet
Lexington Dispatch: Hudson Wins Another Straw Poll
“The straw poll also showed Davidson County Republicans support Rick Santorum for U.S. president, Pat McCrory for N.C. governor, Dan Forest for N.C. lieutenant governor and Richard Hudson for U.S. Congress in the 8th District.” http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20120317/News/303179990/1005/news?p=2&tc=pg Share thisTweet
Union County District Attorney Endorses Hudson
Robison Joins Growing List of Community and Political Leaders to Back Hudson March 6, 2012 Today, Union County District Attorney Trey Robison endorsed Richard Hudson for Congress. “Richard Hudson is someone who knows this community and will serve us well in Congress,” said Robison. “I particularly appreciate how hard Richard worked to serve the people [...]
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