Brevard Democrat enters the race for Congress
"Silence constitutes acceptance. We were always taught in the air force if you aren't part of the solution you are part of the problem, and we've got a big problem right now," Woodsmall said.
When asked if he was a liberal, moderate or conservative Democrat, Woodsmall said he prefers the term "progressive."
"We need to make progress in this country, and we are not doing that now," he said.
Woodsmall is not independently wealthy, but hopes to mobilize support with a grassroots campaign. He's driving that message home early by asking for contributions to cover the
"People can make a difference without having rich friends or being in the pockets of corporations," Woodsmall said. "People can work together and create synergy and go out there and fight the big guys."
Woodsmall doesn't deny that Meadows will be hard to beat, especially given the demographics of the rural district spanning 17 counties in the mountains and foothills.
"I know from a mathematical standpoint it is a challenge," Woodsmall said.
Meadows was elected to
Woodsmall said that should resonate with voters dissatisfied with Trump's direction.
"I think we have a lot of uncommitted voters in this district and a lot of
Woodsmall's career has revolved around management consulting, organization and leadership training -- which he did in the
"My wife works from home, I worked from home, and one day she said 'You know we can live anywhere we want,'" Woodsmall said. He lucked into a job at
Woodsmall is in the early stages of organizing his campaign. So far, he only has a Facebook page and Go Fund Me site, but he is currently putting together a campaign committee that will kick into gear after the first of the year.
A May primary will determine which Democrat goes on to battle Meadows. The Mountaineer has previously reported on two other known Democratic candidates for the
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