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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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In the last two months we here at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time covering election news that not only anything else, but more than all the other stories put together.
In the last two months we here at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time covering election news that not only anything else, but more than all the other stories put together.
 
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
A Civitas investigation has revealed how lobbyist Bob Hall, Director of the liberal advocacy group Democracy North Carolina, is a behind-the-scenes driving force at the State Board of Elections (SBE).
 
I want to thank all of you folks who worked so hard to help me win this Senate Seat. I am truly humbled at the extent of work performed so well, by so many.
I want to thank all of you folks who worked so hard to help me win this Senate Seat. I am truly humbled at the extent of work performed so well, by so many.
 
What would the ideal job look like for you? Would it be one in which you had free rein to do whatever your heart desired and were paid regardless of your productivity?
What would the ideal job look like for you? Would it be one in which you had free rein to do whatever your heart desired and were paid regardless of your productivity?
 
Let's recap. We have record unemployment, and one of the highest gas tax burdens in America.
 
The North Carolina State Board of Election (SBE) is really two different organizations. To the public it is the appointed State Board of Elections consisting of political appointees of the governor representing the two major parties in North Carolina.
The North Carolina State Board of Election (SBE) is really two different organizations. To the public it is the appointed State Board of Elections consisting of political appointees of the governor representing the two major parties in North Carolina.
 
I am really amazed that Robin Hayes survived as long as he did in Washington. I've seen plenty of video of him in action as NCGOP chairman.
I am really amazed that Robin Hayes survived as long as he did in Washington. I've seen plenty of video of him in action as NCGOP chairman.
 
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, December 13, 2012.
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, December 13, 2012.
 
Quite a few details are leaking out about the NCGOP executive committee meeting in Cary on Saturday. The long-rumored ascent of Wayne King to the party chairmanship has been put on hold -- FOR NOW.
Quite a few details are leaking out about the NCGOP executive committee meeting in Cary on Saturday. The long-rumored ascent of Wayne King to the party chairmanship has been put on hold -- FOR NOW.
 
NCGOP leaders have been patting themselves on the back for getting Pat McCrory into the governor's mansion, and Richard Hudson and George Holding into Congress.
NCGOP leaders have been patting themselves on the back for getting Pat McCrory into the governor's mansion, and Richard Hudson and George Holding into Congress.
 
Rather, we are reporting what we view to be a major story...that Al Klemm continues to betray the people in Beaufort County who believe in Republican principles. We believe we have a duty to expose Klemm's betrayal of those principles.
Rather, we are reporting what we view to be a major story...that Al Klemm continues to betray the people in Beaufort County who believe in Republican principles. We believe we have a duty to expose Klemm's betrayal of those principles.
 
In the wee morning hours after election night many of us reported that it appeared Bill Cook had lost an extraordinarily close race to Democratic incumbent Senator Stan White in N.C. Senate District One.
In the wee morning hours after election night many of us reported that it appeared Bill Cook had lost an extraordinarily close race to Democratic incumbent Senator Stan White in N.C. Senate District One.
 
State Sen. Stan White has conceded the 1st District state Senate election to Republican challenger Bill Cook after a limited hand-to-eye recount showed no change in Cook’s 21-vote lead.
State Sen. Stan White has conceded the 1st District state Senate election to Republican challenger Bill Cook after a limited hand-to-eye recount showed no change in Cook’s 21-vote lead.
 
The chairmanship will be selected tonight, and it will set the political tone for this board for some time hence.
 
SNL mocked her accent. She talks “funny”, so she must be an idiot — Just like George W. Bush. You know, THAT guy from Texas with the degrees from Harvard and Yale. Bill Clinton talks “funny” too, but he’s OK because (1) he agrees with us and (2) he’s married to our hero Butch Rodham.
SNL mocked her accent. She talks “funny”, so she must be an idiot — Just like George W. Bush. You know, THAT guy from Texas with the degrees from Harvard and Yale. Bill Clinton talks “funny” too, but he’s OK because (1) he agrees with us and (2) he’s married to our hero Butch Rodham.
 
Everyone wants to avoid the proverbial fiscal cliff that threatens us on January 1, but nobody wants to make any sacrifices to prevent it.
Everyone wants to avoid the proverbial fiscal cliff that threatens us on January 1, but nobody wants to make any sacrifices to prevent it.
 
Kellie Hopkins, Director of Elections for Beaufort County, issued two press releases: One from the Beaufort County Board of Elections and one from the North Carolina Board of Elections below the first.
Kellie Hopkins, Director of Elections for Beaufort County, issued two press releases: One from the Beaufort County Board of Elections and one from the North Carolina Board of Elections below the first.
 
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) called on the State Board of Elections to declare him the winner of the State Senate District 1 race today following his 21 vote victory in Monday's district-wide recount.
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) called on the State Board of Elections to declare him the winner of the State Senate District 1 race today following his 21 vote victory in Monday's district-wide recount.
 
Our system of government, from the local to the state to the national levels, is a republic.
 
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) claimed victory in the State Senate District 1 race following today's district-wide recount.
Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) claimed victory in the State Senate District 1 race following today's district-wide recount.
 
On Tuesday, November 27, Governor-Elect McCrory will address the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce at their annual meeting.
On Tuesday, November 27, Governor-Elect McCrory will address the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce at their annual meeting.
 
Pat McCrory ran a winning gubernatorial campaign and now faces the even larger task of governing.
Pat McCrory ran a winning gubernatorial campaign and now faces the even larger task of governing.
 
Businesses have been downsizing, closing facilities, implementing employee layoffs, and instituting hiring freezes in anticipation of the impending fiscal and regulatory nightmare known as ObamaCare.
Businesses have been downsizing, closing facilities, implementing employee layoffs, and instituting hiring freezes in anticipation of the impending fiscal and regulatory nightmare known as ObamaCare.
 
Pat McCrory, fresh of his rout of Walter Dalton in the governor's race, is putting out the word that we shouldn't expect "major personnel changes right away."
Pat McCrory, fresh of his rout of Walter Dalton in the governor's race, is putting out the word that we shouldn't expect "major personnel changes right away."
 
State Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) today claimed victory in the NC Senate District 1 race after canvassing by county election boards Friday provided him with a 32 vote margin over his Democratic opponent Stan White.
State Representative Bill Cook (R-Beaufort) today claimed victory in the NC Senate District 1 race after canvassing by county election boards Friday provided him with a 32 vote margin over his Democratic opponent Stan White.
 
As of today we have won the North Carolina Senate District 1seat. You and I have worked hard to get here.
As of today we have won the North Carolina Senate District 1seat. You and I have worked hard to get here.
 
Recently, I sent these few words to an old friend, and I thought: Why not do more of this? They are just a few glib remarks, but they let people know where I am coming from, and while I always understand where I am coming from, and where I intend to get to, others may not.
Recently, I sent these few words to an old friend, and I thought: Why not do more of this? They are just a few glib remarks, but they let people know where I am coming from, and while I always understand where I am coming from, and where I intend to get to, others may not.
 
It looks like we're going to get two more years of Thom Tillis in the House chamber's big chair.
It looks like we're going to get two more years of Thom Tillis in the House chamber's big chair.
 
State House Republicans are meeting today to decide who will lead them through the next legislative session in Raleigh. A lot of the current leadership is running again, while a few challengers have jumped in.
State House Republicans are meeting today to decide who will lead them through the next legislative session in Raleigh. A lot of the current leadership is running again, while a few challengers have jumped in.
 
Dan Forest today claimed victory (again) in the race for Lt. Governor and called on his opponent, Linda Coleman, to concede the race.
Dan Forest today claimed victory (again) in the race for Lt. Governor and called on his opponent, Linda Coleman, to concede the race.
 
Bill Cook, the hardest working politician I have ever met, has prevailed in the recount to win the right to represent the good people of northeastern North Carolina in North Carolina Senate District 1.
Bill Cook, the hardest working politician I have ever met, has prevailed in the recount to win the right to represent the good people of northeastern North Carolina in North Carolina Senate District 1.
 
Republican Mark Meadows talked a tough, conservative game in his campaign for the 11th district congressional seat being vacated by Democrat Health Shuler.
Republican Mark Meadows talked a tough, conservative game in his campaign for the 11th district congressional seat being vacated by Democrat Health Shuler.
 
One election is but just over and yet the buzz has already started over the 2014 senatorial elections. That is true simply because so much is at stake.
One election is but just over and yet the buzz has already started over the 2014 senatorial elections. That is true simply because so much is at stake.
 
I chatted recently with a long-time NCGOP insider — and a friend of this site — about some of the conversations going on right now in the smoke-filled backrooms of Raleigh.
I chatted recently with a long-time NCGOP insider — and a friend of this site — about some of the conversations going on right now in the smoke-filled backrooms of Raleigh.
 
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