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March 27, 2008

NCFREE predicts Dwight Shook will win 45th Senate seat
Group forecasts Shook defeating Goss is November elections

Taylorsville, NC—The North Carolina Forum for Research & Economic Education (NCFREE) recently named conservative Republican Dwight Shook as the likely winner in the race for the 45th NC Senate seat. Shook is challenging Democrat Steve Goss in the 2008 election.

"We need accountability and honesty in Raleigh and I am pleased that NCFREE recognized that my campaign's call for principled leadership is resonating with the people of this district," Shook said. "I know that by cutting taxes and pushing for ethical leadership we can make our state's economy stronger and our government more accountable."

NCFREE is one of the best political forecasters in North Carolina, having correctly predicted the winners of North Carolina legislative races in more than 95 percent of its political forecasts since 1980. The group conducts comprehensive analysis of North Carolina's legislative races and publishes The Almanac of North Carolina Politics.

Shook is the immediate past Chairman of the Alexander County Republican Party. He is currently an adjunct business instructor at Catawba Valley Community College and Mitchell Community College. For more information on Shook's campaign, visit his website at www.VoteShookforNCSenate.com.


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