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Former Rep. Bob Etheridge to run for governor
Former Rep. Bob Etheridge announced Thursday that he is running for the Democratic nomination for governor. '
Etheridge was defeated by political newcomer Renee Ellmers in Nov. 2010 in a close race in the 2nd Congressional District.
In a statement Thursday, Etheridge said: "After considerable thought and a whole lot of encouragement, I am announcing today, my candidacy for the Democratic Party nomination for Governor.
"My life's work has been about improving the public education system in North Carolina. As we move forward, we must ensure we are making the key investments in public education, community colleges and the university system.
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http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/politics&id=8529264