This is absurd. Patano lost in a very close race. He is not a failed Republican as he still has many supporters. The accusations thrown out in this article are uncalled for. WWAY has lost all creditability for posting such crap. Why dont you guys report on something that is factual and a true concern for the people of the Cape Fear Region such as not enough Wilmington PD to protect our citizens, the rising crime in Wilmington and so on. WWAY get with it!