
As she slowly pulled each of the tickets from the bowl, I could feel my heart quicken. We were at the drawing for the grand prize at the fund raiser for Dan Soucek, candidate for the 45th NC Senate District. Republicans had donated $100 each to his campaign and they gathered at the Meadowbrook last night for fun, food, and fellowship. The 160th ticket pulled from the bowl would bring the winner an all expense paid trip for two to either the Holy Land or Alaska--their choice. At 151st--my number. Rats!
For the winner, last year had been her worst as her own truck ran over her after she fell from it. Now this year she faced the trip of a lifetime. Her good fortune wiped away all disappointment.
I like to think in metaphors and on the way home, I thought of this year’s election. Democrats have controlled the North Carolina legislature for all but four years since 1898. With their ability to gerrymander and rig every modern election, their truck runs over us.
Dan Soucek can be that 160th ticket winner for our party. Projections are that if Dan carries the 45th District, the power shifts to conservatives in our state. This is the year for redistricting. We in the 45th District have an opportunity to make history!
