Nathan Tabor: Columnist, Candidate, and True Conservative
By Candidate John T. Plecnik (01/05/06)
Who is Nathan Tabor? Nationally, Nathan is known for his conservative political commentary and radio broadcasts. The Washington Times, Townhall.com, Human Events, and NewsMax have all published his work. And courtesy of American Family Radio*part of the American Family Association*the radio spots from Nathan's AConservativeMoment.com are heard on over 250 stations nationwide.
In his home state of North Carolina, Nathan is known as a self-made, small businessman who ran for congress. In an eight-way primary*one of the most expensive in American history*Nathan raised over $850,000 and received over 7,500 votes.
Great reputation? Yes. But who is Nathan Tabor? Not satisfied with taking advantage of existing venues for conservative speech and activism, Nathan founded TheConservativeVoice.com. The site has been noted by Rush Limbaugh and features up-to-the-minute news and opinion from more than 100 popular columnists. It boasts a listing of 150,000 e-mails. And after less than a year, TheConservativeVoice.com gets over 250,000 unique visitors per month.
Technologically savvy, Nathan recognizes the growing importance of the internet. MoveOn.org and its ilk must be countered by a stronger, grassroots movement on the Right. To facilitate the campaigns of his fellow conservative columnists, candidates and activists, Nathan provides free websites via ActMediaInc.com. The North Carolina Republican Party has recognized the groundbreaking nature of Nathan's offering. And in a communiqué to his County Party Chairmen, the NCGOP communications director, Kevin Howell, had this to say:
"Last year, more than 75 million Americans looked to the Internet for information about political parties and candidates. It is my desire for every county party to have an up-to-date website that you can utilize to recruit new members, spread the Republican message, advertise events, and keep your members informed. You can now have a professional website for free! The only cost to you will be $10 a year to register your domain name. Having a website is essential in today's political climate. Nathan Tabor, who founded TheConservativeVoice.com, is offering this fantastic deal. Through Nathan, you will receive an easily-customizable website template, a website host, and web-based e-mail access. You will not find a better deal than this!"
This same "fantastic deal" is available to any conservative activist or group from across the country. If you need a site to rally the troops or start a campaign, Nathan is there to help.
Cutting edge and accomplished? Yes. But who is Nathan Tabor? Coming off a strong showing in a tough primary that included national figures, political legacies and multimillionaires, Nathan has not given up on politics. Regardless of the personal cost, he has not given up on making a difference for North Carolina, and the nation. State Sen. Ham Horton (R-N.C.)*a local conservative legend in his own right*is retiring for health reasons after a long and distinguished career in Raleigh. Days after the senator announced his plans for retirement, the Winston-Salem Journal speculated on the possibility of Nathan's candidacy. Shortly after Christmas, Nathan threw his hat in the ring and launched TaborForSenate.com.
North Carolina is an overwhelmingly conservative state that reelected President Bush by a 13% margin and boasts two Republican U.S. Senators. However, Democrats have ingeniously protected their lock on state government through highly questionable*and arguably illegal*redistricting and uses of tax dollars. While Republican candidates for state legislature consistently garner*in total*a majority of the votes cast, thanks to clever redistricting, the Democrats maintain a thin majority in both the House and Senate. In addition, many "Republicans," like the infamous Speaker Pro-Tem Richard Morgan, choose to vote with the Democrats against their own Party.
The state legislature of North Carolina needs strong, conservative leaders to keep the Republicans voting Republican. And it needs strong candidates to help retake the majority. Nathan fits both bills.
For my part, I strongly endorse Nathan Tabor for Senate. And I would encourage all of my friends in the political community*candidates, columnists and College Republicans alike*to support Nathan's efforts.
Right for Senate? Yes. But who is Nathan Tabor? Nathan is a Christian. Nathan is a conservative. And Nathan is a loving father and family man.
He's lived the American dream. And Nathan is fighting to ensure the same is possible for his daughter, and yours.
Nathan, I wish you the best. Good luck and God bless.
John T. Plecnik (JTP) is a 22-year-old law student at Duke University, where he serves as Senior Note Editor of the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy. Homeschooled from cradle to college, John graduated from Belmont Abbey at the age of 19. He finished summa cum laude, sharing the title of Valedictorian.
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