After Scandal, N.C. House 41 Race an Open Field

CAROLINA JOURNAL ONLINE | by: David N. Bass

Excerpt: Seasoned campaigner Todd Batchelor and pharmacist Tom Murry have emerged as the frontrunners. Both candidates oppose the Obama administration’s health care overhaul, advocate lower taxes, and are conservative on abortion and family values issues.

Wine wholesaler and political newcomer David Sloane is the third wheel of the race. He supports a return to limited government principles and hopes to demonstrate his independence by not seeking endorsements from party regulars.

Economy, health care dominate

For all three candidates, stimulating jobs and reversing government intervention in health care are top priorities.
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