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Moretz to Challenge Ballenger-as a Republican
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| Contributor | Stephen Yellin |
| Last Edited | Stephen Yellin Oct 25, 2003 07:16pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Oct 22, 2003 12:00am |
| Description | Ballenger gets GOP challenge
Rob Christensen Staff Writer
U.S. Rep. Cass Ballenger is about to get some serious primary opposition, amid growing speculation that the Hickory Republican is considering not running again. George Moretz, the chairman of Carolina Mills, will announce Nov. 6 in Hickory that he is challenging the nine-term congressman. Moretz has hired Carter Wrenn, the longtime Raleigh political strategist for former U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms, to advise his campaign.
(Note: There's a lot more this article, including other potential candidates, but I can't access it. Does anyone have a subscription to the News-Observer?) |
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