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The mechanism for the orderly operation of a transitional government of the people is politics. Whether you like, or understand politics is not the issue: The issue is that it initiates change.

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Bloodless Warfare: Politics  

The mechanism for the orderly operation of a transitional government of the people is politics. Whether you like, or understand politics is not the issue: The issue is that it initiates change.

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Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement upon the selection of Rep. Tim Moore as Speaker Designee of the North Carolina House
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement upon the selection of Rep. Tim Moore as Speaker Designee of the North Carolina House
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on President Barack Obama's executive order that would prevent nearly five million undocumented immigrants from being deported
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement on President Barack Obama's executive order that would prevent nearly five million undocumented immigrants from being deported
 
Last night the President made one of the most dangerous power plays in American history. Using the immigration issue as his vehicle, he is publicly challenging the very system of checks and balances that was established by our founders to protect America against tyranny.
Last night the President made one of the most dangerous power plays in American history. Using the immigration issue as his vehicle, he is publicly challenging the very system of checks and balances that was established by our founders to protect America against tyranny.
 
Tuesday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined a bipartisan coalition in sending a letter to Speaker Boehner calling for a debate and a vote on an authorization to expand military force in Iraq. Congressman Jones issued the following statement.
Tuesday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) joined a bipartisan coalition in sending a letter to Speaker Boehner calling for a debate and a vote on an authorization to expand military force in Iraq. Congressman Jones issued the following statement.
 
This is to advise you that Proctor Kidwell resigned his position as party chairman due to conflict with his business and ability to properly administer the business of the party.
This is to advise you that Proctor Kidwell resigned his position as party chairman due to conflict with his business and ability to properly administer the business of the party.
 
Recounts are underway in fourteen contests across North Carolina after the deadline to request a recount closed Tuesday evening.
Recounts are underway in fourteen contests across North Carolina after the deadline to request a recount closed Tuesday evening.
 
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) spoke at the House Armed Services Committee hearing with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Obama Administration’s strategy for combating ISIL.
Yesterday, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) spoke at the House Armed Services Committee hearing with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Obama Administration’s strategy for combating ISIL.
 
All 100 county boards of election will meet Friday morning to authenticate results from the 2014 General Election.
All 100 county boards of election will meet Friday morning to authenticate results from the 2014 General Election.
 
The Stop the Jail Committee is pleased with the outcome of the election.
 
Governor Pat McCrory continues his aggressive push to make North Carolina a permanent home and destination for more of America's veterans.
Governor Pat McCrory continues his aggressive push to make North Carolina a permanent home and destination for more of America's veterans.
 
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld as constitutional the Marriage Amendments in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Sixth Circuit's ruling almost ensures that the United States Supreme Court will hear the issue.
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upheld as constitutional the Marriage Amendments in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Sixth Circuit's ruling almost ensures that the United States Supreme Court will hear the issue.
 
The State Board of Election may order a recount in a State Supreme Court contest between Cheri Beasley and Mike Robinson.
The State Board of Election may order a recount in a State Supreme Court contest between Cheri Beasley and Mike Robinson.
 
The State Board of Elections results website has encountered intermittent outages and updating lags.
The State Board of Elections results website has encountered intermittent outages and updating lags.
 
After tonight's midterm election results, it is plainly clear, America wants real change.
After tonight's midterm election results, it is plainly clear, America wants real change.
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released the following statement after being declared the winner in this year’s midterm election.
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) released the following statement after being declared the winner in this year’s midterm election.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today
 
Chief Justice Mark Martin overwhelmingly won his bid for an eight-year term as the state's top jurist.
Chief Justice Mark Martin overwhelmingly won his bid for an eight-year term as the state's top jurist.
 
Midterm voter participation in North Carolina set a new record tonight. As of 10:34PM, 2,717,920 voters had cast ballots. In 2010, turnout was 2,700,393.
Midterm voter participation in North Carolina set a new record tonight. As of 10:34PM, 2,717,920 voters had cast ballots. In 2010, turnout was 2,700,393.
 
More North Carolinians voted early and within fewer days than in any prior midterm election. This was the first general election held under a compacted 10-day one-stop early voting schedule.
More North Carolinians voted early and within fewer days than in any prior midterm election. This was the first general election held under a compacted 10-day one-stop early voting schedule.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Candidate Keith Kidwell has thrown caution to the wind, thereby seeking my endorsement for county commissioner.
Beaufort County Commissioner Candidate Keith Kidwell has thrown caution to the wind, thereby seeking my endorsement for county commissioner.
 
Education and health care are among the top campaign issues in House District 8, where Republican incumbent Susan Martin is seeking a second term against Democratic challenger Barbara D "Bobi" Gregory.
Education and health care are among the top campaign issues in House District 8, where Republican incumbent Susan Martin is seeking a second term against Democratic challenger Barbara D "Bobi" Gregory.
 
Education is the campaign focus as the North Carolina House District 118 race heads toward the finish line.
Education is the campaign focus as the North Carolina House District 118 race heads toward the finish line.
 
The State Board of Elections today completed an audit of more than 10,000 registered voters with questionable citizenship status.
The State Board of Elections today completed an audit of more than 10,000 registered voters with questionable citizenship status.
 
Incumbent state House Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, faces a familiar challenger in this year's race for House District 36 — Raleigh Democrat Lisa Baker, who last ran against Dollar in 2012.
Incumbent state House Rep. Nelson Dollar, R-Wake, faces a familiar challenger in this year's race for House District 36 — Raleigh Democrat Lisa Baker, who last ran against Dollar in 2012.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on the Obama administration to stand up for U.S. fishermen and fight for an increase in quota for western Atlantic bluefin tuna.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) called on the Obama administration to stand up for U.S. fishermen and fight for an increase in quota for western Atlantic bluefin tuna.
 
Former Republican legislator John Rhodes, running as a write-in unaffiliated candidate for US Senate, says voters AND the government need to take a closer look at the ethics of GOP US Senate nominee Thom Tillis.
Former Republican legislator John Rhodes, running as a write-in unaffiliated candidate for US Senate, says voters AND the government need to take a closer look at the ethics of GOP US Senate nominee Thom Tillis.
 
Over the last two weeks, those of us who have publically offered that the states, rather than federal circuit and district courts, have the constitutional authority to make decisions on marriage have been met with derision by liberals.
Over the last two weeks, those of us who have publically offered that the states, rather than federal circuit and district courts, have the constitutional authority to make decisions on marriage have been met with derision by liberals.
 
First-term Republican state Sen. Chad Barefoot is relying on his conservative credentials to win against Democratic challenger Sarah Crawford in a race judged to be competitive by the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation.
First-term Republican state Sen. Chad Barefoot is relying on his conservative credentials to win against Democratic challenger Sarah Crawford in a race judged to be competitive by the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation.
 
The race in state Senate District 1 was a toss-up in 2012, and it is once again as Republican incumbent Sen. Bill Cook and former Sen. Stan White square off again.
The race in state Senate District 1 was a toss-up in 2012, and it is once again as Republican incumbent Sen. Bill Cook and former Sen. Stan White square off again.
 
Candidates' Forum, sponsored by the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce, the Washington Daily News and the Chamber's Young Professionals program.
Candidates' Forum, sponsored by the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce, the Washington Daily News and the Chamber's Young Professionals program.
 
It is my pleasure to accept the endorsement from the North Carolina Troopers Association (NCTA).
 
Did Ed Booth lie at the 10-13-14 Candidate's Forum, or does he simply not know what he's doing as a County Commissioner? Either way, it's bad.
Did Ed Booth lie at the 10-13-14 Candidate's Forum, or does he simply not know what he's doing as a County Commissioner? Either way, it's bad.
 
One-stop early voting begins Thursday at 367 sites across North Carolina, the most sites ever offered during a midterm election.
One-stop early voting begins Thursday at 367 sites across North Carolina, the most sites ever offered during a midterm election.
 
If you've been paying attention to the media, you've been told numerous times from opponents of North Carolina's Marriage Amendment that the fight is over, and that they have won.
If you've been paying attention to the media, you've been told numerous times from opponents of North Carolina's Marriage Amendment that the fight is over, and that they have won.
 
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