While the feelings of rage that we all feel about Cawthorn are understandable, I was always told when I was growing up not to make any decision out of anger. It’s advice that we as Democrats may want to heed right now, or else we may risk the long-term political future of our party.

First and foremost, you are the reason I am running. You deserve to have a voice that is heard in Raleigh, and I feel honored and humbled to be the one to offer such a voice.