Blog #3

Wilmington Native Running for Congress

State Rep. Rodney Moore is one of several Democrats interested in the 12th District seat. Moore now represents Charlotte in the General Assembly, but said he makes regular visits to his hometown of Wilmington. He plans to hold a fundraiser and community event in the region soon and thank neighbors and others he has known for years. "It's important wherever you go that you remember your base and what shaped you, and Wilmington has shaped me," Moore said. The 12th Congressional District runs from Charlotte to Greensboro, and includes parts of Winston-Salem. Although this district does not include the Cape Fear region, Moore says that Wilmington could benefit by having a friend in Congress. Moore plans to advocate for economic development utilizing the port of Wilmington. He also plans to support consumer finance protections and small-business growth. I think it's great that a native from Wilmington is running for a seat in Congress and that he plans to help out Wilmington, even though it is not a part of his district. I think it is also great that he supports consumer finance protections and that he supports the growth of small businesses.

This article relates the US Government and Politics because it deals with a State Rep. trying to get elected into Congress and what he will do if he gets elected. It also explains what the 12th district is and what cities it includes.

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20130729/ARTICLES/130729598/1134/news102?Title=Wilmington-native-running-for-Congress&tc=ar