We are [...]]]> On behalf of Hal Jordan and the Hal Jordan for Congress Campaign we would like to thank each and every voter for your support. Although the results on Election Day were disappointing we hope that you can join Hal in supporting Harold Johnson in the runoff election this coming June 22nd.

We are very thankful for the overwhelming support and warm welcomes we received across the district, and will never forget all we have learned from each and every one of you. If you ever need anything in the future please do not hesitate in contacting Hal or any members of the team.

Again, THANK YOU for your vote and your support. We could not have made it to Election Day with out all of your prayers and constant encouragement!

Fire Station #8

Community Room

1485 Old Charlotte Road

Concord, NC

Stanly County GOP Headquarters

102 N 2nd Street – [...]]]> Please bring your family and friends to the Stanly County GOP Headquarters Tuesday, April 20th.   Doors will open at 6:30 PM and will continue until 8:30 PM.  Hal is excited about meeting more of Stanly County and answering your tough questions!  Please see below for event details:

Stanly County GOP Headquarters

102 N 2^nd Street – Albemarle, NC 28001

Tuesday, April 20^th

6:30PM – 8:30PM

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Rockingham VFW 106 Old River Road Rockingham, NC

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It was in a losing campaign that Hal Jordan made his name in politics.

In 2006 the Charlotte Republican came within 30 votes of toppling then-N.C. House Speaker Jim Black, one of the two most powerful Democrats in the General [...]]]> Narrow defeat by former N.C. House Speaker Black in 2006 gave the Republican name recognition.

By Jim Morrill
jmorrill@charlotteobserver.com

It was in a losing campaign that Hal Jordan made his name in politics.

In 2006 the Charlotte Republican came within 30 votes of toppling then-N.C. House Speaker Jim Black, one of the two most powerful Democrats in the General Assembly.

And he did it in a district where Democrats far outnumber Republicans.

“It broke Jim Black’s hold on North Carolina and gave Jordan tremendous name recognition,” says former state GOP Chair Linda Daves. “(He’s) a tremendous campaigner.”

Now Jordan, 51, is one of six Republicans running for Congress in the 8th District, which stretches from Charlotte to Fayetteville. The seat is currently held by Democrat Larry Kissell.

Jordan, a systems management specialist for IBM, is running as a fiscal conservative angered by the health care vote and what he calls the “irrational decisions made on Capitol Hill.”

“We are essentially mortgaging the future of our children,” the father of four told a GOP group in Monroe last week.

A soft-spoken Maryland native, Jordan has been active in grass-roots Republican politics since moving to Charlotte in 1987. In 2006, he was a little-known businessman when he took on Black.

The Matthews Democrat outspent him 13-1. But scandals were steadily eroding Black’s support. Jordan’s campaign mantra was “Honesty for a Change.”

Three months after his narrow win, Black pleaded guilty to corruption. He’s still in federal prison.

Jordan ran for Mecklenburg commissioner in 2008 but lost as Democrats swept the three at-large seats.

In a contest where at least two of his GOP rivals have lost bids for local office, the losses haven’t seemed to hurt Jordan.

“The day after he lost, he was showing up at party events and providing support for people,” says state Rep. Thom Tillis, a Cornelius Republican. “For me the biggest measure of a person is what they do after they lose.”

Tillis, who worked with Jordan at IBM, describes him as someone with a methodical, businesslike approach to politics.

“He’s the sort of person I think would bring a very professional and respectful approach to governing,” Tillis says. “He’s got very strong conservative views. But his approach is more likely to get things done – less likely to throw bombs, more likely to take ground.”

Daves is co-chairing Jordan’s campaign along with Bill Cobey, another former state party chair. In a letter to Republicans, they called Jordan “the strongest candidate to win back our 8th District seat.”

In narrowly losing to Black, supporters say Jordan proved he could win votes from Democrats and independents. Consultant Dee Stewart of Raleigh says the campaign hopes to portray Jordan as the most electable Republican.

“The ability to win the general election will be a major issue as the primary draws nearer,” Stewart says.

Last week Jordan campaigned in Locust, where he watched a demonstration of a machine that converts some kinds of landfill waste into clean energy. In a campaign that prides itself on grassroots outreach, he then walked door-to-door in a Harrisburg subdivision.

He says he’s learned from defeat.

“Even when you’re an underdog and have less money than your opponent, you can win,” he says. “As long as you have enough money to be competitive, you can win if you have a better organized, better focused campaign than your opponent.”

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/23/1331199/close-loss-was-a-gain-for-jordan.html#ixzz0j0ygo9cR

Jordan Campaign Attracts Support From Across North Carolina

Two former State Chairmen of the North Carolina Republican Party have been named Co-Chairmen of the Hal Jordan for Congress Statewide Steering Committee.  Bill Cobey of Chapel Hill, a former Congressman who led [...]]]> Bill Cobey and Linda Daves to Lead Hal Jordan’s Statewide Campaign Committee

Jordan Campaign Attracts Support From Across North Carolina

Two former State Chairmen of the North Carolina Republican Party have been named Co-Chairmen of the Hal Jordan for Congress Statewide Steering Committee.  Bill Cobey of Chapel Hill, a former Congressman who led the NCGOP from 1999 through 2003 and Linda Daves of Charlotte, who chaired the State Party from 2006 until 2009, are leading a group of Republicans from across North Carolina who are supporting Hal’s campaign.

In a joint letter to Republicans across North Carolina, Cobey and Daves stated that they were “proud to support Hal’s campaign because of the high caliber of his character and the tremendous experience he brings to the race.”  The letter further states that Cobey and Daves believe that Jordan is “the strongest candidate to win back our 8^th District seat.”

Other members of the Statewide Steering Committee are:

Rep. Leo Daughtry, former NC House Majority Leader – Smithfield

Tommy Harrelson, former NC Secretary of Transportation – Southport

Carolyn Russell, former Speaker Pro Tempore of the NC House – Morehead City

Tom Farr, former Counsel to the U.S. Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee – Raleigh

Wendy Rouse Jackson, former Chairman, NC Federation of College Republicans – Winston-Salem

Philip Byers, former Rutherford County Sheriff – Forest City

Byron Nelson, former NC Executive Director, Bob Dole for President – Winston-Salem

Matthew Smith, former NCGOP Assistant Legal Counsel – Eden

Ken McKim, former nominee for NC Senate – Highlands

Matthew Adams, former Chairman, NC Federation of College Republicans – Gastonia

“Each member of our Statewide Campaign Steering Committee brings a wealth of experience to our campaign,” Jordan said.  “I appreciate Bill Cobey and Linda Daves helping us harness the support we are receiving from across North Carolina, and I look forward to working with these leading Republicans in winning this race on May 4^th.”

Hal Jordan, the conservative candidate running for Congress to help create jobs, reduce wasteful spending and return the Republican Party to its conservative principles, said, “I [...]]]> The Hal Jordan for Congress campaign is pleased to announce its District Steering Committee.  The Committee is comprised of Republican activists from all 10 counties of the 8^th Congressional District.

Hal Jordan, the conservative candidate running for Congress to help create jobs, reduce wasteful spending and return the Republican Party to its conservative principles, said, “I am excited that so many exceptional people across the district are joining our team.  Together, we will provide conservative leadership that people can trust in the halls of Congress.”

The District Steering Committee is comprised of:

Don Scarborough, Anson County

Robert MacLeod - Military Liaison, Cabarrus County

Bob Palisin, Cabarrus County

Charles Lewis, Cumberland County

Steve Crewe, Hoke County

Joe O’Neill, Mecklenburg County

Bill Lyle, Mecklenburg County

Mary Kearns, Montgomery County

Martha Parker, Richmond County

Dr. Bill Goodwin, Scotland County

Lester Galloway, Stanly County

Oscar Harward, Union County