Raleigh News & Observer Endorses Wiley Nickel for Congress in NC-13

Today, the newspaper of record in North Carolina and biggest circulation paper in NC-13, the Raleigh News & Observer, endorsed Wiley Nickel for Congress.

The editorial board drew a clear contrast with Wiley’s proven leadership and Bo Hines’ ego-driven, flailing campaign. Their endorsement speaks for itself:

The race to win North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District is close, but when it comes to who is the better candidate, it’s no contest.

Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel is way ahead of Republican Bo Hines in qualifications and competence. Most importantly, Nickel defends democracy while Hines defends former President Donald Trump and his lies about a stolen 2020 presidential election.

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As a state senator, Wiley Nickel, 46, advocated for Medicaid expansion, more public school funding, voting rights, environmental protections and improvements in the state’s inadequate unemployment insurance program. North Carolina needs a congressman with those priorities.

Hines, 27, would be the youngest member of Congress and he is unfortunately similar in more than his age with disgraced North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn, who was elected at 25. Like Cawthorn, Hines is a MAGA warrior whose first loyalty is to Trump and Trumpism.

Hines is too untested, erratic and extreme to represent a district almost equally balanced between red and blue voters. It’s essential that voters who know the difference between extremism and competent representation get out and vote for Wiley Nickel.

DCCC Spokesperson Monica Robinson
“The Raleigh News & Observer endorsed Wiley Nickel because his first priority is fighting for North Carolina families – from lowering the cost of health care, to fighting for affordable housing, to tackling inflation and the high cost of living. The contrast is clear: North Carolina voters are well aware that Bo Hines is too dangerous and immature to lead, and will send him packing on November 8th.”

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