Mumpower announces bid to head Buncombe County GOP

Press release:

February 13, 2017

From: Carl Mumpower
To: Buncombe County Republicans – past, present and future
Subject: Information release – Buncombe County GOP Chair Position

Our current Chair of the BCGOP – Nathan West – recently announced his intention to not seek reelection. Credit is due for his contributions of time, energy, and dedication. Those who have served in similar shoes recognize the hurdles associated with his underappreciated responsibility – thank you Nathan.

Having filtered the possibility through my family and higher authority, I have made the decision to run for the Chair’s position and have formally notified the nominating committee of that objective.

Recent events affirm that a majority of Americans remain devoted to conservative values. That truism holds in WNC as elsewhere. The election of a conservatively guided President and Congress – and the preservation of a Republican majority in Raleigh – affords exceptional opportunity to challenge the drift toward progressive-liberal-socialism.

We are at a crucial juncture in a cultural struggle with those wishing to undo America’s traditional success equation – Liberty + Opportunity + Responsibility = Prosperity. Those in our community who believe in Republicanism’s countering dedication to Reality, Reason, Responsibility, and Right deserve continued opportunity to do their part. I’d like to help. Here’s how-

  • To administer the BCGOP in a fair and open manner – with a steady hand on our rules, responsibilities, and mission. To concentrate with the Executive Committee on the nuts and bolts of our Party’s future – fund raising, precinct development, voter registration, and candidate development and encouragement.
  • To inspire confidence in the GOP for those seeking a common sense political party that can be counted on.
  • To function without obligation to special interests, community power brokers, or personal advantage.
  • To supportively hold our local, state, and national elected officials accountable to our Party’s stated principles – and tirelessly, aggressively, and creatively confront the absurdities, deceptions, and seductions of the P-L-S movement as manifested in the Democratic Party.
  • To enthusiastically support the Republican Party’s core principles as summarized in (1) Restraining government overreach into our citizen’s pockets and freedoms (2) Upholding the opportunity, property, and safety of our citizenry (3) Serving as a persistent voice for conservative values and (4) Preserving the inspirational governance model gifted in the U.S. Constitution.

It goes without saying that unity matters. It will be a personal priority to minimize internal friction and build on our common ground as we battle our shared adversary.

I welcome your consideration and support as I step toward a position that stands as a responsibility – not a prize. Regardless of your leadership preferences, thank you for caring enough about our community to invest in its future. Thank you for being a Republican – our country needs us more than ever.

Sincerely,

Carl Mumpower

Conserve [v. kuh n-surv] To use or manage wisely; preserve; save

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About Dan Hesse
I grew up outside of Atlanta and moved to WNC in 2001 to attend Montreat College. After college, I worked at NewsRadio 570 WWNC as an anchor/reporter and covered Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners starting in 2004. During that time I also completed WCU's Master of Public Administration program. You can reach me at dhesse@mountainx.com.

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6 thoughts on “Mumpower announces bid to head Buncombe County GOP

  1. Dennis Jeffus

    Look forward to Mr. Mumpower’s return to the political scene; Carl’s commonsense approach to the issues of today have always been a breath of fresh air.

  2. NFB
  3. Carl Mumpower

    May I help? I committed to leaving my party if the bi-partisan effort to steal Asheville’s water system was successful. It wasn’t. Republicans do not support the use of eminent domain by government – the legislative theft of Asheville’s billion dollar water system would not be an exception.

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