Michael Speciale is running for North Carolina Senate District 3. There are many reasons to be wary of Mr. Speciale, a former 4-term North Carolina House Representative.
First, Michael Speciale prides himself on being an obstructionist, especially on legislation that requires bi-partisan support. So much so, that his former colleagues in the North Carolina General Assembly are not funding his campaign.
Second, Michael Speciale claims to be a constitutional conservative but opposes the Convention of States effort to call for an Article V convention of the states to rein in an out of control federal government.
Why? The plain language in Article V, the Founders' reasons for including it in the U.S. Constitution, historical precedents, and legal jurisprudence are all clear on this topic: This is one of the key "checks-and-balances" our Founders provided to the states for putting the three branches of the federal government back in their constitutional box. But Mr. Speciale has consistently opposed the effort:
- In 2017, he voted against HJR 36, the Convention of States resolution.
- In 2019, he was a primary sponsor of HJR 160, a resolution calling to rescind all calls for a convention of states.
- He continues to spread misinformation about this effort, including calling it a "constitutional convention" and propagating fears that somehow the entire Constitution could be thrown out at the convention. His arguments are not based on fact, but rather fear and emotion.
And finally, Michael Speciale supports secession from the union. He was a primary sponsor of HB 147 in the 2017/18 legislative session that would remove that prohibition from the NC Constitution.
Michael Speciale is NOT a constitutional conservative, and NOT fit to serve in the North Carolina Senate.
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