Comments for GOP choices for Governor down to 3 - Folwell, Robinson, and Graham | Eastern North Carolina Now

It is not surprising that Little Bobbie, our resident Marxist troll, would go with Mark Robinson. The Democrats think they have a lot of ammunition from Robinson's personal life to destroy him in the general election, so he is their preferred choice in our primary. My guess is that their second choice would be Graham, because he would lose the farmers, who normally vote Republican, due to some of his lawsuits against farmers.

Commented: Monday, December 25th, 2023 @ 12:00 pm By: Rino Hunter

I look at the choices in our primary as 1) who will make the best governor and fight for GOP principles, and 2) who will make the strongest candidate.

As to being the best governor, I rely on my experience as a political appointee inside the Jim Martin administration, and my observations of the Jim Holshouser and McCrory administrations. There are two important aspects to look at, 1) who will stand up for principles, and 2) who has the ability to staff an administration with solid people who will carry out the policies and principles of the administration.

As to staffing a government office, Graham is an unknown quantity as he has no record on that. Folwell has an excellent record of getting the right people on his staff to get things done on his agenda, while Robinson has a very poor record on that. Folwell is the very clear choice on this criteria.

As far as promoting solid GOP policy in government, Graham has no record on this as he has never been in office, but has pushed some very non-Republican policy as a private citizen. Folwell has a strong record of taking the bull by the horns, pushing hard, not being afraid of the special interests and getting things done on GOP policy. Robinson started off great with his crusade against woke curriculums in the schools, but after getting himself a lot of publicity on that, dropped the ball. He has not picked up the ball on ANY key policy issue since. Folwell, again, is head and shoulders ahead of the others on this criteria.

When it comes to electability, both Folwell and Robinson have good track records, but Folwell has won consistently, and so far Robinson only once. Graham has no track record. Graham pissing off the farmers means he has the least shot at election. I have some concerns about skeletons rattling around in Robinson's closet which have been aired on the Daily Haymaker and the Democrats are probably holding in reserve if he is the nominee.

Everything considered, to me, Folwell is the clear choice.

Commented: Sunday, December 24th, 2023 @ 2:20 pm By: Steven P. Rader

if he isn't MAGA (R-crazy), he's a RINO. They eat their own.

Commented: Sunday, December 24th, 2023 @ 9:58 am By: Big Bob

My only comment is that pork production isn't really 'farming'. How modern Ag treats animals is disgusting. I'm no vegetarian, but there is no defense for treating animals with cruelty. None. Do it right, or don't do it.

Commented: Sunday, December 24th, 2023 @ 9:51 am By: Big Bob

The Daily Haymaker just ran a good article on the corruption of the word "conservative" by lots of poseurs. Graham is one of those poseurs. dailyhaymaker.com

One huge red flag on Graham is that he is endorsed by liberal RINO Senator Thom Tillis. Tillis, who rates at only 44% conservative NEVER endorses a genuine conservative. That is all you need to know to be aware that Graham is not worth a crap. Who in there right mind wants a Tillis type as governor (or as senator)?

Commented: Sunday, December 24th, 2023 @ 8:45 am By: Rino Hunter

Sorry, but you are so wrong..I have known Bill Graham for over 20 years and he is a solid conservative...Folwell would also be a good governor, but Robinson would lose for sure.

Commented: Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 @ 3:36 pm By: JD Eller