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Kevin Griffin – A Candidate Worth Your Vote

A snapshot of Kevin Griffin with his Boxer Ginny A father A business owner A candidate for United States Senate from North Carolina He is not a traditional career politician And, he is not a lawyer. January 29, 2016—Kevin Griffin is a name you may not have heard of, but he’s running for Senate against…
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In NC—Real Republicans know Thom Tillis has a problem: Sen. Kay Hagan has your back– Thom Tillis will stab you in it.
Raleigh—NC The United States Senate race in North Carolina in all likelihood will be the most expensive political race this year. It may very well end up in the top five of the most expensive nonpresidential political races of all time. How North Carolina votes will be a direct reflection on whether or not the…
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How a North Carolina Singing Celebrity is Taking Down A Tea Party Congresswoman
Today at lunch a fan/voter recognized Clay Aiken and came over to the table to say hello. After they talked, Clay didn’t have any cards, so he took a napkin–wrote his cell phone number on it and said, ‘here–if you ever need me here’s my number.” Folks, I’ve been around NC politics a long time–I’ve…
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Tea Party Snapshot: Why They Believe What They Believe
Do you ever wonder why people believe in the Tea Party ideology? I’ve wondered. And, I’ve spent time gathering information that may glean some light on why they believe what they believe. Most anyone who considers themselves left of center could take this information and formulate strategy and talking point to change some minds. The…
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Rep. G. K. Butterfield Lashes Out On Republican Misuse of Power
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement before a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the Affordable Care Act, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) denounced the actions of Committee Republicans that sent an unwarranted investigative letter to 51 community organizations that received Navigator grants to help uninsured Americans enroll in the healthcare exchange…
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Syria: No Right Answer But At Least Our Opinion Matters. Maybe?
I don’t usually use Facebok as a measuring stick for anything, let alone something so important as going to war with Syria. But, I do see Facebook as a good example of how good, intelligent people can beat themselves up—over and other again—making the case for or against a United States military action in Syria. …
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Tea Party wants to return to a simpler, more basic time in American society…well here’s the picture of what life was like back in the day! Vote Nov 2—This is my reminder!
Yep, I’m posting this picture. After all the rhetoric, after watching tea bagger after tea bagger talk about the “good ol days” and wanting to return to our roots—but never really coming out and saying how far back they’d like to go….I’m posting this picture to remind myself that unless we remember our history, the…
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One Very Small Town: Two Entirely Different Rallies
Rep. G. K. Butterfield Rally on Nash St, Wilson North Carolina The above: Calvin Woodard, Democratic primary winner for Wilson County Sheriff speaks to the crowed. Crowds mingle and gather with one another as different speakers gave compelling reasons to vote them in office. Representative G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) talked to the first District crowd…