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Profile for Johnny Rouse

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I am a native of eastern North Carolina. I was born in Kinston and raised in Greene County. I met my wife, Petra, while serving in the Air Force in Germany. I was a weatherman. We have one son, Joshua, who just graduated from Gardner-Webb University this year. So proud.

I returned home with my wife and an infant son to study at East Carolina University. I completed an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a focus on economics. Being a glutton for punishment, I went to graduate school and managed to complete a Master’s in International Studies with a concentration in Business.

I ran as a libertarian candidate for NC House District 9 in 1996, I lost. It was a spur of the moment decision for a 25 year old, but I learned a lot about how our political system works. I began working for different campaigns and somehow decided to become a democrat. I was elected chairman of the Pitt County Democratic Party in 2005 and served for four years. I met some wonderful people during that time and learned a great deal about party politics. In 2010, I decided to run for the most unwinnable seat in North Carolina. I ran against Walter Jones Jr. for Congress; I lost.

I wasn’t done yet. I ran for County Commissioner in 2014 in Pitt County. I did a little better, but I lost just the same. By this time, I realized just how out of step I was with the Democratic Party. This had always been the case, but I was able to massage my positions to fit in and even become a leader. It’s something most politician have to do, but it really bothered me. The democrats were moving further left, and I was moving to the right towards my libertarian roots. In 2016, I became an early Trump supporter and changed my voter registration to unaffiliated. So here I am, with a lot to say and no party to box me into a corner. I’ve finally won what’s most important, a voice of my own.

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Why should the United States continue to subsidize the National Security of the European Union? Their economy is as big as ours.
Why should the United States continue to subsidize the National Security of the European Union? Their economy is as big as ours.
 
"Spygate" is the term used by President Trump to describe FBI and the intelligence community's investigation of his campaign's ties to Russia. But, when and why did this investigation start?
"Spygate" is the term used by President Trump to describe FBI and the intelligence community's investigation of his campaign's ties to Russia. But, when and why did this investigation start?
 


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