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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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The political season is heating up. Bill Cook confirmed today that he is not running to retain his seat in the N. C. House but will run instead for the state Senate.
The political season is heating up. Bill Cook confirmed today that he is not running to retain his seat in the N. C. House but will run instead for the state Senate.
 
These graphics are purely for the political junkie in Beaufort County.
 
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2 o'clock PM Representative Bill Cook will hold a Press Conference to announce his decision regarding whether he will run for the NC House or the NC Senate next term.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 2 o'clock PM Representative Bill Cook will hold a Press Conference to announce his decision regarding whether he will run for the NC House or the NC Senate next term.
 
It has been a "photo finish" in the Republican Caucuses in Iowa, with Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum jockeying for 1st or 2nd in this race that launches the Republican primary season.
It has been a "photo finish" in the Republican Caucuses in Iowa, with Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum jockeying for 1st or 2nd in this race that launches the Republican primary season.
 
One of the most important yardsticks to determine the effectiveness of a politician, and ultimately the electorate that put he/she in office, is an accumulative compilation of their votes when they had their one chance to make a difference - the representative voting process.
One of the most important yardsticks to determine the effectiveness of a politician, and ultimately the electorate that put he/she in office, is an accumulative compilation of their votes when they had their one chance to make a difference - the representative voting process.
 
"As of today, I am suspending my presidential campaign ... however, I am not going to be silenced, and I am not going away!"
"As of today, I am suspending my presidential campaign ... however, I am not going to be silenced, and I am not going away!"
 
Beaufort County Republican Party Chairman will run for the Republican nomination for the office of North Candidate for North Carolina Secretary of State.
Beaufort County Republican Party Chairman will run for the Republican nomination for the office of North Candidate for North Carolina Secretary of State.
 
Frank Palombo is a candidate in the Republican Primary (May 8, 2012), running against Walter B. Jones, Jr.
 
If a school board once discriminated against blacks in electing the board, does it still have to use race-based criteria even after there is no longer any discrimination?
If a school board once discriminated against blacks in electing the board, does it still have to use race-based criteria even after there is no longer any discrimination?
 
The article contained a rating from the Citizens Against Government Waste, a Washington 'watchdog' organization. It rated and ranked all 535 members of Congress on their voting records to reduce government spending by cutting out waste. Walter Jones scored 61% in that assessment.
The article contained a rating from the Citizens Against Government Waste, a Washington 'watchdog' organization. It rated and ranked all 535 members of Congress on their voting records to reduce government spending by cutting out waste. Walter Jones scored 61% in that assessment.
 
By now, most everyone has seen something about the "Occupy Wall Street" or wherever. About 400 people demonstrated in Raleigh Saturday (10-15-11) and half that number were reported in Chapel Hill.
By now, most everyone has seen something about the "Occupy Wall Street" or wherever. About 400 people demonstrated in Raleigh Saturday (10-15-11) and half that number were reported in Chapel Hill.
 
After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States.
After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States.
 
As the General Assembly approaches "final" decisions on redistricting, Beaufort County on Wednesday became one of the district to be rather radically changed from what had been proposed.
As the General Assembly approaches "final" decisions on redistricting, Beaufort County on Wednesday became one of the district to be rather radically changed from what had been proposed.
 
They've changed Congressional District 1, represented by Congressman G. K. Butterfield again. This time it was in response to complaints from Butterfield himself and a number of speakers at the recent public hearings on the plan.
They've changed Congressional District 1, represented by Congressman G. K. Butterfield again. This time it was in response to complaints from Butterfield himself and a number of speakers at the recent public hearings on the plan.
 
The N. C. Senate Redistricting Committee has released its proposed plan. Beaufort County remains in the First Senatorial District without being split.
The N. C. Senate Redistricting Committee has released its proposed plan. Beaufort County remains in the First Senatorial District without being split.
 
The 9th House district will be revised to exclude much/all of Beaufort County from that district.
The 9th House district will be revised to exclude much/all of Beaufort County from that district.
 
The WDN persists in its whining about Beaufort County being split in the proposed House districting plan. We pointed out that the plan does so because of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
The WDN persists in its whining about Beaufort County being split in the proposed House districting plan. We pointed out that the plan does so because of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
 
Municipal Elections will take place in North Carolina this autumn, and candidates who wish to change the path of their communities will run, but first they must file.
Municipal Elections will take place in North Carolina this autumn, and candidates who wish to change the path of their communities will run, but first they must file.
 
We never cease to be amazed at how hypocritical liberals are. And that includes our friends down the street at the Washington Daily News, or more precisely, Jonathan Clayborne.
We never cease to be amazed at how hypocritical liberals are. And that includes our friends down the street at the Washington Daily News, or more precisely, Jonathan Clayborne.
 
Former Senator Edwards has been indicted on six felony counts that he violated campaign finance laws in a desperate bid to protect both his White House hopes and his image as a devoted family man.
Former Senator Edwards has been indicted on six felony counts that he violated campaign finance laws in a desperate bid to protect both his White House hopes and his image as a devoted family man.
 
After being suggested for the post by Ashley Woolard, recurring candidate for U.S. Congress Greg Dority easily secured his Party's chairmanship with a resounding "Yea!" from the delegates.
After being suggested for the post by Ashley Woolard, recurring candidate for U.S. Congress Greg Dority easily secured his Party's chairmanship with a resounding "Yea!" from the delegates.
 
By: BCN
Eastern North Carolina Tea Party groups are coordinating efforts to have a presence in the halls and hearing sessions of the General Assembly every day it is in session.
Eastern North Carolina Tea Party groups are coordinating efforts to have a presence in the halls and hearing sessions of the General Assembly every day it is in session.
 
By: BCN
It may become a landmark Supreme Court decision and if so could have a major impact on Beaufort County's "limited voting" system and the Beaufort County School Board electoral system.
It may become a landmark Supreme Court decision and if so could have a major impact on Beaufort County's "limited voting" system and the Beaufort County School Board electoral system.
 
For the second time in one month, Beaufort County has received State representatives bearing gifted incentives to persuade multi-state companies with a local presence to favor expansion here.
For the second time in one month, Beaufort County has received State representatives bearing gifted incentives to persuade multi-state companies with a local presence to favor expansion here.
 
By: BCN
On Nov. 2, 31-year-old Bath native Cameron DeJong enjoyed his first political success, winning a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
On Nov. 2, 31-year-old Bath native Cameron DeJong enjoyed his first political success, winning a seat in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
 
By: BCN
Confrontational? Sure, but that is local politics as the forces of political proponents collide, as they struggle to protect what they hold dear, what they hold sacred.
Confrontational? Sure, but that is local politics as the forces of political proponents collide, as they struggle to protect what they hold dear, what they hold sacred.
 
We will be reporting from the Beaufort County Board of Elections starting at 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. We intend to keep our readership informed as to who the leaders are in these very important
We will be reporting from the Beaufort County Board of Elections starting at 7:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. We intend to keep our readership informed as to who the leaders are in these very important
 
By: BCN
One Beaufort County commissioner candidate, Jerry Evans, has consistently and single-mindedly promoted himself as a supporter of Beaufort Regional Health Systems' quick merger with UHS.
One Beaufort County commissioner candidate, Jerry Evans, has consistently and single-mindedly promoted himself as a supporter of Beaufort Regional Health Systems' quick merger with UHS.
 
By: BCN
Jordan called Beaufort County Now this afternoon and explained that his statement had been delayed by the deparment's investigation of the recent murder of a Bath resident.
Jordan called Beaufort County Now this afternoon and explained that his statement had been delayed by the deparment's investigation of the recent murder of a Bath resident.
 
By: BCN
The campaign to elect Donald Dixon as Beaufort County Sheriff released a statement today, aiming to familiarize voters with Dixon's platform, as well as his background.
The campaign to elect Donald Dixon as Beaufort County Sheriff released a statement today, aiming to familiarize voters with Dixon's platform, as well as his background.
 
By: BCN
Beaufort County voters showed up in record numbers yesterday for the first day of early voting.
 
By: BCN
At last night's WDN-sponsored candidates' forum, at least two of the six commissioner candidates, when asked about the financial future of BRHS, broke the very first rule of negotiating.
At last night's WDN-sponsored candidates' forum, at least two of the six commissioner candidates, when asked about the financial future of BRHS, broke the very first rule of negotiating.
 
By: BCN
Between Oct. 14 and Oct. 30, any voter can take advantage of the convenience provided by One-Stop Voting and mark an early ballot, often avoiding the crowds and lines familiar to Election Day.
Between Oct. 14 and Oct. 30, any voter can take advantage of the convenience provided by One-Stop Voting and mark an early ballot, often avoiding the crowds and lines familiar to Election Day.
 
By: BCN
The Washington Daily News will conduct a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Beaufort County Community College auditorium.
The Washington Daily News will conduct a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Beaufort County Community College auditorium.
 
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