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I'm writing this article to urge fellow North Carolinians to continue their support of the Voter ID bill (H.R.351) and to oppose any efforts by the Republican leadership in the NC General Assembly to compromise or water down the protections of the bill in any way, shape, or form.
Published: Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 @ 9:48 am
By: Diane Rufino
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Carteret County Republican activist Jessica Hult had an eye-opening experience as a delegate to the recent NCGOP convention in Greensboro:
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 12:56 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The below reports are from Jessica Hult and Jenny Cooper both of whom attended the NCGOP Convention last weekend and handed out the attached flyer. Both were approached and questioned (grilled?) about the flyer. Below they report their experiences.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 11:55 am
By: Esther Graham
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The campaign finance trials of two associates of and fundraisers for Gov. Bev Perdue have been placed on hold until a state appeals court can rule on motions filed by both defendants.
Published: Friday, June 8th, 2012 @ 10:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Even though Gov. Bev Perdue's 2008 campaign for governor ended nearly four years ago, the upcoming trial of New Bern attorney Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs should offer further insight into her campaign's mysterious aircraft provider program.
Published: Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 @ 11:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Are they recruiting and supporting newly switched Democrats and RINO opportunists to run against conservative incumbents or principled new candidates?
Published: Friday, June 1st, 2012 @ 10:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Dan Forest, Republican candidate for the office of North Carolina Lt. Governor, today announced the start of a statewide tour to speak with Tea Party members.
Published: Thursday, May 31st, 2012 @ 4:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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In cooperation with Jeff Lewis of the Intolerable Acts and the Patriot Coalition, we are holding a one hour educational presentation on Agenda 21 and the NDAA with a multimedia presentation and a discussion of what these items are and how they affect us and the people of our state.
Published: Monday, May 28th, 2012 @ 10:32 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As the short session of the General Assembly enters its first full week, legislative leaders on both sides of the voter ID issue say they don't know what action, if any, will be taken to change requirements to vote.
Published: Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 @ 11:16 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Simply, Mattie basically feels the same way I do about the essential and intricate process of governing effectively.
Published: Saturday, May 19th, 2012 @ 10:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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“Today, I commend my primary opponent Mr. Dority for helping unify the North Carolina Republican Party.
Published: Friday, May 18th, 2012 @ 1:35 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Following much prayer and consultation I decided not to call for a second primary in the GOP State Auditor race.
Published: Friday, May 18th, 2012 @ 1:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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If you are a Republican who think that Pat McCrory is a shoo-in to win the North Carolina governor's race by a landslide, you are mistaken.
Published: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 @ 10:46 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I have known Greg for many years and am absolutely convinced that he is far better qualified, by training and temperament, than his primary runoff opponent.
Published: Saturday, May 12th, 2012 @ 9:18 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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After North Carolina's primary elections May 8, it still is unclear who the Republican nominees for five powerful executive offices will be.
Published: Saturday, May 12th, 2012 @ 12:02 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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More than a third of voters turned out for North Carolina's primary elections, far higher than the normal turnout in a presidential year and almost as high as the record turnout for the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama slugfest in 2008.
Published: Saturday, May 12th, 2012 @ 1:09 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Republicans positioned themselves to make substantial gains in North Carolina's congressional delegation following Tuesday's primary.
Published: Friday, May 11th, 2012 @ 8:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall.
Published: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 @ 11:20 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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It has be an honor working for you all during this primary election. I appreciate how hard each of you worked to further our cause, saving the United States of America.
Published: Thursday, May 10th, 2012 @ 4:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The least talked about race in Beaufort County elections may very well be the most important - the race for 4 seats on the Beaufort County Board of County Commissioners.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 @ 3:36 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina's lopsided vote backing a constitutional amendment to limit marriage to one man and one woman is a national body blow to Democrats and signals that social issues are very much part of the political landscape this year, supporters of Amendment One say.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 @ 10:18 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mattie Lawson is walking the path of a very deep, and most profound upset.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 @ 7:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It is election night, primary, 2012, and NC House Representative Bill Cook won the Republican nomination for the NC Senate, District 1, seat, while Norman Sanderson won the Republican nomination for NC Senate, District 2, seat.
Published: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 @ 12:38 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It is important to vote, but much more important to know the difference between the worthy and the worthless If you have been keeping up with the political commentary in BCN, you would well know that we have fully expressed our position as to who possess the "right stuff" to serve in this Republic.
Published: Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 @ 7:45 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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With the polls opening in a few hours, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your friendship and support in our State Auditor race.
Published: Monday, May 7th, 2012 @ 12:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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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, April 12, 2012.
Published: Sunday, May 6th, 2012 @ 11:42 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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NC House Rep. Bill Cook is running for NC Senate, District 1, since his NC House District was re-districted into extinction.
Published: Sunday, May 6th, 2012 @ 1:11 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media and two time Presidential candidate, today endorsed the campaign of Dan Forest, Republican candidate for North Carolina Lt. Governor.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 1:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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There's been a lot of talk recently about education funding in North Carolina. But if you want to know the truth about school budgets, there's no better place to go than local superintendents. This video shows that superintendents across North Carolina know that there's a problem.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 11:52 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The days of cordial campaigns where worthy opponents debate the issues instead of sling mud haven't gone away completely. Take a look at the GOP primary for N.C. House District 3 as an example.
Published: Saturday, May 5th, 2012 @ 9:44 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Campaign finance disclosures made available this week show that Randy Ramsey has outraised and outspent his chief rival, Norm Sanderson, significantly in the Republican primary in N.C. Senate District 2.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 9:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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We can't trust him. And we can't trust him not because of this fabrication but because it is just one of a long string of examples that he is untrustworthy.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 5:05 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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Have you ever wondered whether the people who pay good money to go to professional wrestling matches also vote on election day? If not, read this and then ponder that question a bit.
Published: Friday, May 4th, 2012 @ 4:21 am
By: Beaufort Observer Editorial Team
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