Press Release
♦ Dr. Leon Threatt, former Republican candidate, has announced his endorsement of Vince Coakley for North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. Coakley responded, “I’m both blessed and humbled to have received the personal endorsement of Dr. Leon Threatt, with his many years of experience in the U.S. Marine Corps, local law enforcement, and as co-founder and Senior Pastor of Christian Faith Assembly. To have received the public endorsement of a man of Dr. Threatt’s extraordinary stature is truly an honor, and I’m so proud to have his support as we strive to transform the 12th Congressional District.”
Dr. Leon Threatt’s Endorsement
It is my up most honor to recommend and endorse Vince Coakley for the U.S. House of Representatives NC 12th District. In all of the opportunities to campaign alongside Vince he has shown himself to be a man of impeccable character. As he and I have discussed and examined possible solutions to assist the citizens of the 12th District, I firmly believe Vince Coakley understands the issues and clearly brings to the table real answers to the many complex challenges facing the 12th District. I sincerely believe that Vince possesses the moral fortitude to positively influence Congress and to effectively represent the constituency of North Carolina. His grounded perspective and keen insights of the local, national and international problems clearly makes him the best candidate for the 12th District.
Sincerely, Dr. Leon Threatt
Senior Pastor & Former Candidate for Republican Nomination U.S. Congress
