Wayne Goodwin’s Life of Learning, Love, & Loss
September 30, 2022
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Wayne Goodwin’s Life of Learning, Love, & Loss
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Wayne Goodwin’s Life of Learning, Love, & Loss
Summary
Wayne Goodwin grew up poor and with a father with debilitating mental health challenges. These two experiences shaped the Hamlet native and his politics.
In 1996, Wayne was 28-years old when he was elected to represent Richmond County in the NC House, a seat he held for 8 years before running for statewide office.
Wayne's life has been marked by incredible success and heart-wrenching loss, including the 2020 death of his beloved wife and political partner Melanie. Wayne shares their love story and memorializes her service as a legislator who succeeded him in the General Assembly in 2005.
Skye and Brian also break down the latest John Locke Foundation/Civitas poll, talk about the Wilmington Trump/Budd rally, GOP/Dem messaging in swing legislative districts, the politics of Hurricane Ian, Tweet of the Week, and more.
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