Today, my campaign gained the endorsement of the Star-News. I have included the press release from my campaign below with more details on this endoresment. To read the full editorial published in today’s paper go to the following link: http://www.starnewsonline.com/section/opinion.
Wilmington, NC. – The Wilmington Star-News endorsed Michael Lee for North Carolina Senate today. The endorsement, which is made by the publisher and editorial page editor of the newspaper, cited Michael’s “passion for education” and “potential to be of the same fabric as very Republican but also independent minded Reps. Danny McComas and Carolyn Justice, both of whom have put the Cape Fear region ahead of petty partisanship.”
The editorial called Mr. Lee “a conservative through and through” and that his “positions are in line with the vast majority of the party’s (Republican) agenda.” But it also pointed out that “Lee has also demonstrated a willingness to consider ideas that don’t necessarily move in lock step with the GOP leadership.”
“I am very pleased that the editorial board recognizes the type of State Senator I will be when elected this fall.” Mr. Lee said from his office this morning. “I am working very hard to get that message of conservative values and independent thinking out to the voters in this last full week of campaigning.”
With the endorsements last week from the North Carolina Chamber PAC, the North Carolina Association of Homebuilders, the North Carolina Medical Society and the backing of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, there has been a surge of fresh support for Michael Lee’s campaign. “Now with this very strong endorsement from the Wilmington Star-News, we feel that the momentum is on our side,” according to Lee.
