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Democratic Party pulls support for NC House candidate
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Key Points:
- The Guilford County Democratic Party has withdrawn its support for Shelly Headen, the Democratic nominee for North Carolina House District 62, after inflammatory social media posts resurfaced.
- The posts included comments suggesting violence could be more effective than peaceful protest and expressed hostility toward some conservative states, which the party said contradicts its values.
- Headen apologized for the posts, stating she does not remember making them and understands the party’s decision to withdraw support, acknowledging her sacrifice for the party’s best interest.
- Despite the withdrawal of support, Headen remains on the ballot against Republican incumbent John Blust, as it is too late to remove or replace her due to ballots already being sent out.
- Headen has reported receiving death threats since the controversial posts became public.
