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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 learning of the death of former commissioner Dan Ramirez, the first Hispanic elected to public office in Mecklenburg County.
Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement upon learning of the death of former commissioner Dan Ramirez, the first Hispanic elected to public office in Mecklenburg County.
 
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
Elections can be viewed at many different angles, from analyzing voter turnout to interpreting vote totals.
 
Joel Raupe wrote, here below, this celebratory piece briefly summarizing my efforts and intentions of when I first stood for election in 1994, and was elected to that Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners. Much has happened since then.
Joel Raupe wrote, here below, this celebratory piece briefly summarizing my efforts and intentions of when I first stood for election in 1994, and was elected to that Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners. Much has happened since then.
 
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against a House resolution that called on the United States to provide foreign aid to Ukraine – despite the fact that the U.S. national debt has reached over $17 trillion.
This week, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted against a House resolution that called on the United States to provide foreign aid to Ukraine – despite the fact that the U.S. national debt has reached over $17 trillion.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
 
In 2010, Utah’s Mike Lee made his first bid for elected office — waging an underdog campaign taking on a well-funded, well-known GOP establishment figure in the state’s US Senate race.
In 2010, Utah’s Mike Lee made his first bid for elected office — waging an underdog campaign taking on a well-funded, well-known GOP establishment figure in the state’s US Senate race.
 
On March 28th and 29th we will hold our 2014 Conservative Leadership Conference at the Marriot Crabtree Hotel in Raleigh. Tickets are on sale now, but you can win two of them, plus a one-night stay at the conference hotel...on us!
On March 28th and 29th we will hold our 2014 Conservative Leadership Conference at the Marriot Crabtree Hotel in Raleigh. Tickets are on sale now, but you can win two of them, plus a one-night stay at the conference hotel...on us!
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners' retreat, held today and again tomorrow (February 20 - 21, 2014) at the North Carolina Estuarium, will not be attended by Commissioners Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage.
The Beaufort County Commissioners' retreat, held today and again tomorrow (February 20 - 21, 2014) at the North Carolina Estuarium, will not be attended by Commissioners Hood Richardson and Stan Deatherage.
 
Thom Tillis, conservative candidate for United States Senate and North Carolina House Speaker, today released his campaign's second television commercial.
Thom Tillis, conservative candidate for United States Senate and North Carolina House Speaker, today released his campaign's second television commercial.
 
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
 
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
 
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
 
Today, the American Conservative Union named Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) as a member of a select group of “House ACU Conservatives.”
Today, the American Conservative Union named Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) as a member of a select group of “House ACU Conservatives.”
 
We’ve been slow on filing, but had one very vibrant filer at the end of the day! Stan Deatherage filed on the Republican ticket.
We’ve been slow on filing, but had one very vibrant filer at the end of the day! Stan Deatherage filed on the Republican ticket.
 
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
As the Resolutions Chair for the Pitt County GOP, I wrote a series of resolutions that I plan to present at the upcoming 2014 Pitt County GOP Convention, on March 8.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of legislation to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from unfairly targeting tax-exempt organizations based on their political affiliations.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) voted in favor of legislation to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from unfairly targeting tax-exempt organizations based on their political affiliations.
 
Ashley Woolard for NC House District 6 on the Republican ticket and Harry Meredith for Sheriff on the Republican ticket.
Ashley Woolard for NC House District 6 on the Republican ticket and Harry Meredith for Sheriff on the Republican ticket.
 
Following a narrow defeat in her run for NC House Representatives for District 6 in 2012, long-time Republican and Dare County resident Mattie Lawson has maintained an active role in local issues of concern to Eastern North Carolina citizens.
Following a narrow defeat in her run for NC House Representatives for District 6 in 2012, long-time Republican and Dare County resident Mattie Lawson has maintained an active role in local issues of concern to Eastern North Carolina citizens.
 
Five of the nine announced candidates for Sheriff of Beaufort County addressed the Beaufort Patriot TEA Party on January 16, 2014. They were Todd Alligood, Gary Blount, Ernie Coleman, Donald Dixon and Harry Meredith.
Five of the nine announced candidates for Sheriff of Beaufort County addressed the Beaufort Patriot TEA Party on January 16, 2014. They were Todd Alligood, Gary Blount, Ernie Coleman, Donald Dixon and Harry Meredith.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) again asserted his support of the American right to privacy in the face of the government's unnecessary surveillance of law-abiding citizens.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) again asserted his support of the American right to privacy in the face of the government's unnecessary surveillance of law-abiding citizens.
 
A long-time Republican, Mattie Lawson has just announced she will file to run for NC House District 6 to strengthen the conservative base in the NC General Assembly.
A long-time Republican, Mattie Lawson has just announced she will file to run for NC House District 6 to strengthen the conservative base in the NC General Assembly.
 
Attached is the updated spreadsheet for Candidate filings. We had 4 file today.
 
Common Core is the new public school curriculum for reading and math, K-12. It specifies what should be taught at each grade level or in each course.
Common Core is the new public school curriculum for reading and math, K-12. It specifies what should be taught at each grade level or in each course.
 
If one is interested in what realistically passes for total Conservative political discourse in Beaufort County, one must visit the Conservative Republican Club, Thursday Night, February 13.
If one is interested in what realistically passes for total Conservative political discourse in Beaufort County, one must visit the Conservative Republican Club, Thursday Night, February 13.
 
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following response to the Obama administration's statement of opposition to S. 1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.
Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) issued the following response to the Obama administration's statement of opposition to S. 1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.
 
HomeforHannity.com, a new online campaign to persuade TV and radio host Sean Hannity to choose North Carolina as his family and team exits New York, has officially been launched by Dan Forest.
HomeforHannity.com, a new online campaign to persuade TV and radio host Sean Hannity to choose North Carolina as his family and team exits New York, has officially been launched by Dan Forest.
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting in Washington N.C., on Monday, Feb. 03, at 6:30 p.m.
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting in Washington N.C., on Monday, Feb. 03, at 6:30 p.m.
 
Following the resignation of Joyce Krawiec as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, Glen Bradley has announced his interest in the upcoming appointment for the Vice Chairmanship of the North Carolina Republican Party.
Following the resignation of Joyce Krawiec as Vice Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, Glen Bradley has announced his interest in the upcoming appointment for the Vice Chairmanship of the North Carolina Republican Party.
 
On Thursday night at the Beaufort County Republican Club, former US Paratrooper Jeremy D. Adams announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 which includes Dare, Hyde, Washington and the majority part of Beaufort County.
On Thursday night at the Beaufort County Republican Club, former US Paratrooper Jeremy D. Adams announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for North Carolina House of Representatives District 6 which includes Dare, Hyde, Washington and the majority part of Beaufort County.
 
A reader forwarded to us an email conversation they had with NCGOP chairman Claude Pope. (Of course, we came up.)
A reader forwarded to us an email conversation they had with NCGOP chairman Claude Pope. (Of course, we came up.)
 
First, on the point of not being able to envision being put in a position of having to decide whether to enforce a law or order that was contrary to the constitution, let us just say this to those candidates.
First, on the point of not being able to envision being put in a position of having to decide whether to enforce a law or order that was contrary to the constitution, let us just say this to those candidates.
 
We've already raised questions about Speaker Thom, his movie contributions, the beer distributor bucks, and his ties to a certain well-connected Massachusetts law firm.
We've already raised questions about Speaker Thom, his movie contributions, the beer distributor bucks, and his ties to a certain well-connected Massachusetts law firm.
 
Sen. Thom Goolsby (R-New Hanover), co-chairman of the Senate Judiciary I Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, announced Friday he will retire from the General Assembly at the end of his term.
Sen. Thom Goolsby (R-New Hanover), co-chairman of the Senate Judiciary I Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, announced Friday he will retire from the General Assembly at the end of his term.
 
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