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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
News Past Local Hero Running Against Sue Myrick
Posted By Karen Shugart on Wed, Oct 31, 2007 at 2:02 PM
The Loaf's 2006 Local Hero, Harry Taylor, is running against U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick in the 9th Congressional District. Though he's a longshot against the well-financed Myrick, Taylor has great recognition among local liberals. He's earned a lot of regard for his volunteer work with campaigns and progressive causes. Still, he's most known for the sharp words he directed at President Bush during an April 2006 visit to CPCC:
“In my lifetime, I have never felt more ashamed of [the] leadership in Washington. And I would hope from time to time that you have the humility and grace to be ashamed of yourself.”
(For disclosure's sake, I should note that Taylor was the real estate broker who handled lease negotiations when the Loaf moved to its office at the N.C. Music Factory.)
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