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Price for U.S. House
Issue date: 10/27/08 Section: Editorial
Last update: 10/27/08 at 6:20 AM EST
Last update: 10/27/08 at 6:20 AM EST
North Carolina's 4th District is facing its tightest congressional race in more than a decade.
With infrastructural rehabilitation, the maintenance of civil liberties and municipal budgeting shortfalls issues of ever-increasing concern, the 4th District's congressional seat requires a representative who demonstrates leadership and initiative.
Both candidates for this seat have presented a unique and powerful vision of what this country should become.
After meeting with both B.J. Lawson and David Price for a candid discussion of their views, however, it is clear that Price's ideas and ideology are precisely what the 4th District needs to move forward.
The Chronicle Editorial Board formally endorses David Price for Congressional Representative for North Carolina's 4th District.
Lawson's success thus far in his campaign is not without foundation. A Duke-trained physician and entrepreneur, Lawson embraces lofty ideals in both the positive and pejorative sense.
Lawson's advocacy on behalf of price sensitivity in higher education and endorsement of localism, coupled with his positions on the issues of Iraq and gay rights are laudable.
Unfortunately, Lawson displays a naivety regarding the machinations of policy creation in Washington and a myopic view of the policy implications of his ideals.
Lawson proposes to decrease the price of higher education through wholesale cuts in Pell Grants and FDLP student loans. He supports government sponsorship of localism through the radical restructuring of essential institutions such as the Department of Education and the Federal Reserve.
These stances raise thought-provoking questions regarding the role of government within the framework of the Constitution, but they are not constructive policies to address America's needs during a time of crisis and war.
On the other hand, David Price, a 10-term incumbent, offers both a deep institutional knowledge of Washington and a history of leadership on Capitol Hill. Price serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, positions of notable influence that benefit his legislation on behalf of the 4th district.
With infrastructural rehabilitation, the maintenance of civil liberties and municipal budgeting shortfalls issues of ever-increasing concern, the 4th District's congressional seat requires a representative who demonstrates leadership and initiative.
Both candidates for this seat have presented a unique and powerful vision of what this country should become.
After meeting with both B.J. Lawson and David Price for a candid discussion of their views, however, it is clear that Price's ideas and ideology are precisely what the 4th District needs to move forward.
The Chronicle Editorial Board formally endorses David Price for Congressional Representative for North Carolina's 4th District.
Lawson's success thus far in his campaign is not without foundation. A Duke-trained physician and entrepreneur, Lawson embraces lofty ideals in both the positive and pejorative sense.
Lawson's advocacy on behalf of price sensitivity in higher education and endorsement of localism, coupled with his positions on the issues of Iraq and gay rights are laudable.
Unfortunately, Lawson displays a naivety regarding the machinations of policy creation in Washington and a myopic view of the policy implications of his ideals.
Lawson proposes to decrease the price of higher education through wholesale cuts in Pell Grants and FDLP student loans. He supports government sponsorship of localism through the radical restructuring of essential institutions such as the Department of Education and the Federal Reserve.
These stances raise thought-provoking questions regarding the role of government within the framework of the Constitution, but they are not constructive policies to address America's needs during a time of crisis and war.
On the other hand, David Price, a 10-term incumbent, offers both a deep institutional knowledge of Washington and a history of leadership on Capitol Hill. Price serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, positions of notable influence that benefit his legislation on behalf of the 4th district.
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Will Mauldin
posted 10/27/08 @ 7:55 AM EST
Wow, way to go out there and take a stance for change in America. Way to support the corrupt, 10 term incumbent who voted for the bailout twice along with the patriot act. (Continued…)
Robert Abraham
posted 10/27/08 @ 9:57 AM EST
It is clear that Price's ideas and ideology are precisely what the 4th District does not need to move forward. BJ Lawson for Congress, for real Change!
Amadine
posted 10/27/08 @ 11:43 AM EST
Deeply disappointing. The solution to the problems we face is to send the the guy that voted for most of the legislation that caused those problems back to DC?
In the "change" election year, you believe someone who has been in congress since most of the student body was born is the best choice. (Continued…)
Joe
posted 10/27/08 @ 11:56 AM EST
David Price is exactly who we do NOT need. The author chooses to vote for a person who does not read a bill before voting on it. It is incomprehensible and naive to waste a vote on Price, who encourages this unbelievable behavior. (Continued…)
Tiffany Hamburger (T '99)
posted 10/27/08 @ 12:24 PM EST
As a Duke alum, I'm incredibly disappointed in the Chronicle's endorsement of David Price.
The only justification can be that the editorial board suffers from the same kind of ideological tribalism that is killing democracy in this country. (Continued…)
Jeremy
posted 10/27/08 @ 12:32 PM EST
This disgusts me. David Price is a liar and a madman!
Kyle
posted 10/27/08 @ 1:48 PM EST
The author attempts to spin the Department of Education as being an "essential institution." Give me a break, not only is this entity a waste of tax payer dollars but it's unconstitutional. (Continued…)
SBC
posted 10/27/08 @ 1:49 PM EST
No surprises here. Duke University is listed among top contributers to the Price campaign. See here:
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/summary. (Continued…)
Ben
posted 10/27/08 @ 1:51 PM EST
Hey chronicle, have you ever thought about Price's voting record, or the top donors to his political campaign? It really seems like the reasoning in this article is based on a fear of allowing new, progressive ideas, and instead electing to remain with the failed, but familiar leadership this country has had for a very long time. (Continued…)
Jay
posted 10/27/08 @ 2:39 PM EST
The Ed Board feels qualified to comment on opinions about the Fed, but I bet not a single member could explain how the Fed's credit policies caused the Great Depression. (Continued…)
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