Readers react to Gov. Perdue's announcement

Reactions to Gov. Bev Perdue’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election from Post reporters’ Facebook and Twitter pages:

“I wish she would reconsider. She certainly has been a strong fighter surrounded by lots of enemies. We need more politicians like her who are willing to fight hard for what is right and not necessarily popular.” 

— Corine Parks, Salisbury

“Has not been an effective leader.”

— Rip Kersey, Salisbury

“She was going down in flames along with Obama.”

— Adam Smith, Salisbury

“That explains the ‘lame duck’ decisions she’s been making. This decision was probably made a while back.”

— Herb Foster, residence not listed

“A bit shocked and curious to learn more, I hope Congressman Brad Miller will consider a possible run for Governor. While respecting his decision, I was saddened to learn he will not seek a return to Congress. Although he did not represent my district, I believe he was an outstanding public servant and I hope he can continue to serve in some way.”

— Rod Goins, Salisbury 

“Happy”

— Janet Ruffin, Salisbury

“Wow!!! I was shocked!!!”

— Debra Groves Muncy , Rockwell

“Hmmm”

— Frank Kaiser, Faith

“I think this probably wasn’t her decision (no matter how it is spun). I think the N.C. Democratic Party realized that she could not beat Pat McCrory, so they told her to step aside. I suspect that they have a candidate waiting in the wings that they think will give Pat a run for his money.”

— Patrick Pearson, Salisbury

“OK we might need a fresh view but God is still in control.”

— Maria McLellan, Salisbury

“Gov. Perdue’s announcement brings renewed hope that a candidate will step forward with the ability to assume a leadership role and rise above the ideological extremism that is paralyzing the functioning of our state government.”

— Kenneth Stutts, Salisbury

“Good move... we couldn’t handle another term.”

— Dustin Perrell, Woodleaf

“Depends on who runs for the seat. Cooper, Erskine Bowles, Fox?”

— Benjamin Lynch (@benlynch98), Salisbury

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