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Scott Huffman – America must limit its use of fossil fuels. It…
Huffman ran for Congress in the North Carolina Democratic primary against two opponents in the state’s 8th Congressional District. He was able to come in second, beating out an opponent who outraised him 4:1. In the end, I guess money does rule the day. The winner raised over $300K (by taking large sums from PACs…
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#NoBillNoBreak- NC Reps. Butterfield and Adams Sit-In on House Floor
The Issues: Democrats call for an up-or-down vote to prevent those on no-fly-list from buying weapons; No fly -no buy; Universal background checks. Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement on the historic shutdown of the U.S. Hose of Representatives as 40+ House members stage a sit-in protesting that…
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How NC Dems Are Going Down In Flames—And Why It Could Cost Randy Voller His Job
To spin this election cycle for Democrats, we need someone like Baghdad Bob. He was the Iraqi Information Minister for Saddam Hussein during Desert Storm. Journalists loved this guy. When U.S. forces were entering Baghdad, during the final push of the 100 day war—Baghdad Bob held a press conference and said, “There really is nothing…
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The tea party in NC: taxing North Carolina with both hands, the chemicals used in FRAC and how social media handled the news
Raleigh, NC—it amazes me how much and how often history has a way of repeating itself. If you tell a lie big enough, and if you tell it long enough, people will begin to believe. The tea party led Republicans certainly know this to be true. For the last four years, Republicans have campaigned on…
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The Case for Marshall Adame in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional Race. Marshall Adame (D) v. Walter Jones (R)
It’s time to remodel the house! updated 18:20pm on 5/21/2014 Greenville—NC when Congressman Walter Jones won the Republican Party primary against Taylor Griffin— talk show host Rush Limbaugh called it a victory for the tea party. Pat Buchanan said Walter Jones was a principled peace conservative. But frankly, I have no idea what a principled…
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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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NC District 24–The Lawmaker v. The Lawbreaker
Greenville, NC–Voters in the North Carolina House district 24 will make a stand in the May 6th primary: will they reelect a veteran lawmaker and former majority whip or will they chose a convicted and habitual DWI offender–who spent over two months in jail–lost his law licence for a year–and, by some accounts, doesn’t even…