Dear Friends,
I want to thank you for the incredible support you gave to our governor's campaign.
Although we did not achieve a victory, I firmly believe we made a difference and should hold our heads high.
• We ran a positive campaign
• We participated in and won every debate
• We were endorsed by nearly every major newspaper
• We changed the political dialogue in this state by talking about issues including economic development,
public safety, vocational training, and ethics
• We also ran a cost-efficient campaign, without debt…as
government should be run
It was gratifying to read a recent article written by Scott Mooneyham about the 2008 elections. I wanted to share a quote from his article with you: "To be fair to Perdue, she faced the most impressive Republican gubernatorial candidate that this state has ever known, including the two to win the race in modern times, Jim Holshouser and Jim Martin. McCrory chose the wrong year to run."
This was indeed a tough election year, but thanks to your support we made a good run. Now, my wife Ann and I will focus on the future.
I will be exploring my options and trying to determine what is my next calling. I gave this campaign everything I had and definitely had no “Plan B.” I am proud we made a positive difference, and I have not lost my passion for public service. I welcome your continued advice and support.
Again, many thanks,
Pat
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