Source: NEWS & OBSERVER, 10/4/17




North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest received an early, high-profile endorsement for governor Tuesday — before Forest has formally declared his intent to run for the position. “I’m supporting Lt. (Gov.) Dan Forest,” said Rep. Mark Meadows, a Republican who represents western North Carolina and serves as chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus. “He’ll make a great nominee and hopefully a great governor.”

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