The Guilford GOP is in urgent need of new leadership. Under Chris Meadows, we’ve lost direction and sabotaged our own candidates—most notably Dr. LaToya B. Gathers, whose campaign was undermined from within. This kind of internal betrayal is unacceptable, especially toward someone who has consistently represented our values.
Now, we face the real possibility of a Democratic-controlled council, and we have no viable candidates left. Akir Khan is out, Robbie Perkins appears unable to compete with Marikay Abuzuaiter, and Nicky Smith is struggling—Adam Marshall clearly outperformed him. Meanwhile, Jamilla Pinder, a Democrat, is reportedly receiving Republican support despite being unlikely to defeat Richard Beard. Her disengagement in council meetings, as seen in News & Record photos, raises further concerns.
The use of Carla Franklin to siphon votes from Dr. Gathers was strategic and deliberate. Carla may believe she won independently, but the reality suggests orchestration. This is not how we build trust or win elections. It’s time for accountability, and it starts with leadership change.Chris Meadows and Kathleen Gleeson need to step down.
I was explaining that she believed some votes were aligned with her campaign, but they were redirected or absorbed into the Chris Meadows ballot through orchestration. I wasn’t suggesting she actually won.
The Guilford GOP is in urgent need of new leadership. Under Chris Meadows, we’ve lost direction and sabotaged our own candidates—most notably Dr. LaToya B. Gathers, whose campaign was undermined from within. This kind of internal betrayal is unacceptable, especially toward someone who has consistently represented our values.
Now, we face the real possibility of a Democratic-controlled council, and we have no viable candidates left. Akir Khan is out, Robbie Perkins appears unable to compete with Marikay Abuzuaiter, and Nicky Smith is struggling—Adam Marshall clearly outperformed him. Meanwhile, Jamilla Pinder, a Democrat, is reportedly receiving Republican support despite being unlikely to defeat Richard Beard. Her disengagement in council meetings, as seen in News & Record photos, raises further concerns.
The use of Carla Franklin to siphon votes from Dr. Gathers was strategic and deliberate. Carla may believe she won independently, but the reality suggests orchestration. This is not how we build trust or win elections. It’s time for accountability, and it starts with leadership change.Chris Meadows and Kathleen Gleeson need to step down.
Carla lost and is out.
I was explaining that she believed some votes were aligned with her campaign, but they were redirected or absorbed into the Chris Meadows ballot through orchestration. I wasn’t suggesting she actually won.