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It’s the Power of Mum: Mumpower to run for Congress against Shuler

Jason Sandford September 12, 2007

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower has announced today that’s he’s running for congress against U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler. Finally, the Republicans have a candidate. There’s still no word from the guy Shuler beat, Charles Taylor.

Anyway, Mumpower’s announcement is no surprise to those of us who have watched Mumpower on his city council stage. Mumpower has been leading his own one-man fight against illegal immigrants and drug dealers for months. He’s been a mini speaking tour to local Republican groups.

So, at least we have a race. It should be a fun one. Mumpower has a knack for getting attention, and he knows how to come up with a good quote. But does anybody in the Western North Carolina hinterlands know who Mumpower is or what he stands for?

Meanwhile, Shuler’s gained a little more polish and experience. But he also has a voting record that can be attacked.

Let the fun begin!

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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4 Comments

Abra Cat September 13, 2007

Mumpower’s been running for higher office for years– now he’s finally made it official.

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Edgy Mama September 12, 2007

Surprise, surprise…

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Gordon Smith September 12, 2007

Army of Mumpower declares War on hippies… no… er… War on Homeless!… um… that’s not it… War on NC-11!

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shadmarsh September 12, 2007

I am pretty sure Carl Mumpower stands for Carl Mumpower.

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