As I said below, I'm going to do a "case for" each of the Republican candidates in the 17th HOD race. The goal is to set out the positive case for each of the candidates as I see it. Just one man's opinion. As has always been the case, I will never say a negative word about another Republican and I won't do so here. Since Melvin was the first to announce, I'll start with him.
First, let me disclose that I have known Melvin for several years, go to church with him, have tried at least one case with him and think very highly of Melvin. I believe these interactions have given me a true picture of what Melvin is "all about" and I can say, unequivocally, he's a good man.
Melvin is smart, articulate and passionate. In fact, having seen each of the candidates give their "stump speeches" several times, there is simply no one who brings Melvin's passion to the table.
Melvin is also a true conservative and he has lined up support from some local conservative leaders that will serve him well, especially in the primary. If he turns that support into action he'll have a formidable team.
As I've said before, I think we have 5 very solid candidates who bring their own strengths to the table. As such, the question I ask is what sets a particular candidate apart from the rest. In Melvin's case, it is his ability to connect with a well articulated conservative message and the passion he brings to his message. We haven't seen a financial filing from Melvin yet but, assuming he can generate the resources to get his message heard, his campaign should be one to watch.
Melvin has lived a life of service as a lawyer and minister and I'm very pleased that he has now offered to serve in the political arena. If you haven't already done so, check out his website and get to know him better.
Up next, Josh Johnson.
Update - Just saw that Melvin has filed his financials and, frankly, they don't tell us much but I wanted to add since I mentioned above.
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Can you please list the names of the "conservative leaders" that are supporting Melvin Williams?
Melvin has posted some endorsements on his website which you can check out
David Nixon
Mickey Mixon
Don Huffman
Are the ones I am aware of.
re: his fin. report - I am not sure how to read this, but does it mean he reaised 0$ before 3/31? and he has $5100 in unitemized in-kinds - not sure what that means
Anon 1:19 PM,
Yea I looked at his campaign spending report and I don't understand the in-kind area. He reported $5100 in un-itemized contributions (under $100 each) That means he had over 52 such contributions in just a couple of weeks. But in the spending report he recorded an expenditure of as small as $1.95.
One of the weirdiest I've ever seen.
Frankly, I expect we'll see an amended report from Melvin. The under $100 math doesn't work out and the contributions relative to spending don't exactly work out. Just the kinks a first time campaign has to work out.
Williams was also endorsed by Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown. Apparently, Williams previously worked for him as both a deputy and assistant District Attorney.
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