Earp withdraws from House race

[ccharles000]

Jaime Earp, a Republican candidate for a state House district in Raleigh who has a drunk driving conviction, withdrew from the race Friday, two days after a GOP legislative leader spoke with him about bowing out.

"After speaking with party officials I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for House seat 34," Earp said in a prepared statement. "I am extremely humbled and grateful for the encouragement and support I have received since I began my candidacy. I look forward to another opportunity to serve North Carolina in public service."

Rep. Thom Tillis, the Cornelius Republican and deputy Republican leader in the House who talked with Earp about withdrawing, commended him in a statement.

"We appreciate his unselfish decision to eliminate any possible impediments in support of our efforts to mount an aggressive challenge against the Democrat incumbent," Tillis said. "Mr. Earp has always put the needs of the Party before his own desires, and he continues to do so in this case. He has worked hard in support of several conservative candidates and causes, and we look forward to his future public service endeavors."

http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/earp_withdraws_from_house_race

[monmouth]

1. Not that it is important but is he a descendant of Wyatt Earp???..n/t

[TankLV]

2. I was thinking more of a decendant of a smelly egg fart or burp...

he IS another hypocritical repuke after all...