Watauga Watch: “Josh Remillard. That’s the Democrat willing to take it to Madison Cawthorn in his new little supposedly safe fiefdom. Remillard — if he can raise some money — could inspire excitement in the new 13th, which is supposed to be one of the most Republican districts among all the new districts, a “safe Republican seat.” Josh Remillard could at least complicate that smug expectation. A real soldier, with character, integrity, loyalty, kindness — vs. a toy-boy (who likes to cartoonishly flaunt his supposedly “monster” masculinity). This could be the Iron John political cage-match of 2022.
And good move on Remillard’s part. He had already — since last March — been running in a crowded Democratic field for the new 14th CD. But what was getting lost about him in that scrum of other Democratic candidates suddenly shines like a beacon in the 13th. (Remillard also ran for Chuck McGrady’s old NC House seat in 2020. The Republican Tim Moffitt beat him with 60% of the vote. In other words, Remillard is battle hardened but still charging. WatWatch was enthusiastic about Remillard in January 2020.)”