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Ellmers, Aiken Swap Rhetorical Jabs At Pinehurst Debate
PINEHURST — On a number of occasions, incumbent GOP Rep. Renee Ellmers referred to her opponent, Democrat Clay Aiken, as "an entertainer," questioning his credentials to assume the office she currently holds. Aiken was runner-up in 2003 on the second season of the Fox Network show “American Idol.” Not to be outdone, Aiken charged Ellmers with taking orders from House leadership rather than her constituents.