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Arthur Williams is not known for ownership of his speeches, debates or even self-expression in his responses to media inquiries. In fact, he avoids participating in debates and public forums.
Arthur Williams is not known for ownership of his speeches, debates or even self-expression in his responses to media inquiries. In fact, he avoids participating in debates and public forums.
 
There are eight candidates running for the four positions in state offices (on the ballot in Carteret County). The Crystal Coast Tea Party Patriots invited seven of these candidates to speak at one of our meetings. We wanted to get to know them better and to ask questions about where each stands.
There are eight candidates running for the four positions in state offices (on the ballot in Carteret County). The Crystal Coast Tea Party Patriots invited seven of these candidates to speak at one of our meetings. We wanted to get to know them better and to ask questions about where each stands.
 
Could it be that Thom Tillis doesn't think he can depend on Mattie to tote his agenda; that Mattie will actually represent the voters in her district?
Could it be that Thom Tillis doesn't think he can depend on Mattie to tote his agenda; that Mattie will actually represent the voters in her district?
 
I am not sure any "government program" can "solve" an economy run down the tubes since Reagan started the "trickle down" assumptions which have obviously failed.
I am not sure any "government program" can "solve" an economy run down the tubes since Reagan started the "trickle down" assumptions which have obviously failed.
 
I lean Democrat, but vote my conscience without regard to party. I was part of the first Title XX Funds committee for the Santee-Wateree 5 county district in SC (early 70's).
I lean Democrat, but vote my conscience without regard to party. I was part of the first Title XX Funds committee for the Santee-Wateree 5 county district in SC (early 70's).
 
In comments posted to the Beaufort County Now web site, Beaufort County GOP chairman Charles Hickman is criticizing state GOP leaders and demanding they apologize to activists from his county who were reportedly confronted in an aggressive manner at the recent state party convention:
In comments posted to the Beaufort County Now web site, Beaufort County GOP chairman Charles Hickman is criticizing state GOP leaders and demanding they apologize to activists from his county who were reportedly confronted in an aggressive manner at the recent state party convention:
 
It began with the question "What if two NC Senators and a NC Representative came to our County and picked the candidate to run for the Senate seat that represents you, the voters of Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico Counties?"
It began with the question "What if two NC Senators and a NC Representative came to our County and picked the candidate to run for the Senate seat that represents you, the voters of Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico Counties?"
 
North Carolina's overall economic situation has seen consistent decline over the last several decades. Small towns and big cities around the state have seen businesses large and small leave the state for more profitable lands or go completely out of business.
North Carolina's overall economic situation has seen consistent decline over the last several decades. Small towns and big cities around the state have seen businesses large and small leave the state for more profitable lands or go completely out of business.
 
On July 17, 2012, North Carolina will have run-off elections (officially the 2nd Primary) for a number of State offices in which neither candidate received in excess of 40% of the vote.
On July 17, 2012, North Carolina will have run-off elections (officially the 2nd Primary) for a number of State offices in which neither candidate received in excess of 40% of the vote.
 
n July 17, 2012, North Carolina will have run-off elections (officially the 2nd Primary) for a number of State offices in which neither candidate received in excess of 40% of the vote.
n July 17, 2012, North Carolina will have run-off elections (officially the 2nd Primary) for a number of State offices in which neither candidate received in excess of 40% of the vote.
 
The epicenter of the fight between the conservative grassroots and the Raleigh establishment is in The Outer Banks' House District 6.
The epicenter of the fight between the conservative grassroots and the Raleigh establishment is in The Outer Banks' House District 6.
 
Any clear statement in these divided times will draw criticism or applause from an emotional populace. I think you deserve it straight from the President's mouth.
Any clear statement in these divided times will draw criticism or applause from an emotional populace. I think you deserve it straight from the President's mouth.
 
Am I the only one wondering why Randy Ramsey is willing to spend so much money for a State Senate seat that only pays $13,000/year?
Am I the only one wondering why Randy Ramsey is willing to spend so much money for a State Senate seat that only pays $13,000/year?
 
For the past several weeks, Republican primary voters have been overwhelmed with glossy mailers (last count was 15), slick TV commercials and ominous radio ads, all paid for by the Ramsey for Senate campaign.
For the past several weeks, Republican primary voters have been overwhelmed with glossy mailers (last count was 15), slick TV commercials and ominous radio ads, all paid for by the Ramsey for Senate campaign.
 
These higher-ups include Sen. (publisher's note: actually NC Rep., Speaker of the House) Thom Tillis, Sen. Phil Berger, and Sen. Harry Brown. We know this because we have the entire invitation list for the meeting they had in New Bern. Some were local businessmen and a former State legislator.
These higher-ups include Sen. (publisher's note: actually NC Rep., Speaker of the House) Thom Tillis, Sen. Phil Berger, and Sen. Harry Brown. We know this because we have the entire invitation list for the meeting they had in New Bern. Some were local businessmen and a former State legislator.
 
At the Republican Men's Club in New Bern, Randy Ramsey, when asked if he hires illegals; said that he has four with green cards because they had skills that couldn't be found around here.
At the Republican Men's Club in New Bern, Randy Ramsey, when asked if he hires illegals; said that he has four with green cards because they had skills that couldn't be found around here.
 
North Carolina is the latest state to face a possible erosion of traditional marriage. The question will be: How will the people react? Marriage is a solid bedrock foundation of communities - the source of modeling, morality, and values.
North Carolina is the latest state to face a possible erosion of traditional marriage. The question will be: How will the people react? Marriage is a solid bedrock foundation of communities - the source of modeling, morality, and values.
 
The other day my husband was in the bathroom, clearing his mind and taking care of business, when he opened the door and shouted to my son: "Hunter, bring me some toilet paper... NOW!"
The other day my husband was in the bathroom, clearing his mind and taking care of business, when he opened the door and shouted to my son: "Hunter, bring me some toilet paper... NOW!"
 
I'm really fascinated by the many Randy Ramsey's mailers telling us all he will do to bring jobs to our area. Talk is cheap, but the truth is his political campaign isn't helping the local economy much.
I'm really fascinated by the many Randy Ramsey's mailers telling us all he will do to bring jobs to our area. Talk is cheap, but the truth is his political campaign isn't helping the local economy much.
 
Randy Ramsey's voting record shows he has never voted in a Republican Primary. Some would say this shows he has no interest in Republican politics, probably because his record of contributions show he supported Democrats who weren't on those primary ballots.
Randy Ramsey's voting record shows he has never voted in a Republican Primary. Some would say this shows he has no interest in Republican politics, probably because his record of contributions show he supported Democrats who weren't on those primary ballots.
 
I agree with the legislative intent to expand healthcare coverage to the 40 million uninsured Americans and preclude discrimination against Americans with preexisting conditions who are seeking coverage within the individual market.
I agree with the legislative intent to expand healthcare coverage to the 40 million uninsured Americans and preclude discrimination against Americans with preexisting conditions who are seeking coverage within the individual market.
 
I often receive interesting articles that I don't publish, but can't bring myself to discard. Some months ago, I received a missive written by a Pakistani Muslim that was a veritable "prayer for peace," which was encouraging in this world of real Muslim xenophobia and bigotry, so I saved it.
I often receive interesting articles that I don't publish, but can't bring myself to discard. Some months ago, I received a missive written by a Pakistani Muslim that was a veritable "prayer for peace," which was encouraging in this world of real Muslim xenophobia and bigotry, so I saved it.
 
What we know is that Randy Ramsey says he is a conservative Republican who stated in the News Times and Daily News, "I support candidates who best serve the interests of eastern North Carolina.
What we know is that Randy Ramsey says he is a conservative Republican who stated in the News Times and Daily News, "I support candidates who best serve the interests of eastern North Carolina.
 
On Tuesday April 3rd Republican NC House District 6 Candidate Mattie Lawson met with representatives of the Outer Banks Home Builders Association at their headquarters on Airstrip Road in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
On Tuesday April 3rd Republican NC House District 6 Candidate Mattie Lawson met with representatives of the Outer Banks Home Builders Association at their headquarters on Airstrip Road in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
 
"The Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011" was introduced in both the House and Senate to give the illusion that Members of Congress were actually listening to the concerns of We the People.
"The Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011" was introduced in both the House and Senate to give the illusion that Members of Congress were actually listening to the concerns of We the People.
 
Although the letters to the editor expressing concern over the state senate campaign of Randy Ramsey far outnumber those expressing support for his campaign, there has been one theme the supporters seem to have in common.
Although the letters to the editor expressing concern over the state senate campaign of Randy Ramsey far outnumber those expressing support for his campaign, there has been one theme the supporters seem to have in common.
 
Oral arguments have ended before the Supreme Court regarding Obamacare. Perhaps significantly, Justice Kennedy, the Court's notorious swing vote, appeared to be very concerned about the status of young people with respect to the healthcare bill.
Oral arguments have ended before the Supreme Court regarding Obamacare. Perhaps significantly, Justice Kennedy, the Court's notorious swing vote, appeared to be very concerned about the status of young people with respect to the healthcare bill.
 
In the President’s Weekly Address on March 10, 2012, Barack Obama stated, “You and I both know that with only 2% of the world’s oil reserves, we can’t just drill our way to lower gas prices – not when we consume 20% of the world’s oil.
In the President’s Weekly Address on March 10, 2012, Barack Obama stated, “You and I both know that with only 2% of the world’s oil reserves, we can’t just drill our way to lower gas prices – not when we consume 20% of the world’s oil.
 
Over the last few months, along with many others, I've become educated on the threat of the United Nations program called Agenda 21 (Agenda for the 21st Century) and the impact it has already had on the lives of freedom-loving citizens all over the world, including us in North Carolina.
Over the last few months, along with many others, I've become educated on the threat of the United Nations program called Agenda 21 (Agenda for the 21st Century) and the impact it has already had on the lives of freedom-loving citizens all over the world, including us in North Carolina.
 
It appears that the writer had more of an issue with NC House Rep Norman Sanderson since there was no mention at all of Mr. Ken Jones, Mayor of Pine Knoll Shores, who is also contesting for this senate seat.
It appears that the writer had more of an issue with NC House Rep Norman Sanderson since there was no mention at all of Mr. Ken Jones, Mayor of Pine Knoll Shores, who is also contesting for this senate seat.
 
I am asking that you join us in electing current House Representative Norman Sanderson to the North Carolina Senate.
I am asking that you join us in electing current House Representative Norman Sanderson to the North Carolina Senate.
 
Watch for the irrelevant claim that thousands of jobs have been lost since 1980. Actually, healthy economies lose old jobs and create new jobs continually.
Watch for the irrelevant claim that thousands of jobs have been lost since 1980. Actually, healthy economies lose old jobs and create new jobs continually.
 
The I-95 corridor is no stranger to the disastrous mistakes of economic developers.
The I-95 corridor is no stranger to the disastrous mistakes of economic developers.
 
I am a native and lifelong resident of coastal North Carolina, live in Washington, and have a fishing guide service business based on the Pamlico River and adjacent waterbodies.
I am a native and lifelong resident of coastal North Carolina, live in Washington, and have a fishing guide service business based on the Pamlico River and adjacent waterbodies.
 
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