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I just spent almost an hour watching MSNBC, which is the crown jewel of the still massive, but shrinking Democrat Media.
I just spent almost an hour watching MSNBC, which is the crown jewel of the still massive, but shrinking Democrat Media.
 
The big question this year seems to be: Why are so many unaffiliated (UNA) voters voting early and who are they voting for? It's not a surprising question since they are turning out in record numbers
The big question this year seems to be: Why are so many unaffiliated (UNA) voters voting early and who are they voting for? It's not a surprising question since they are turning out in record numbers
 
As student protesters continue to wreak havoc at public meetings and expand their list of complaints against the University of North Carolina system's leadership, they will do nothing but hurt their chances of being taken seriously, said student Zack King.
As student protesters continue to wreak havoc at public meetings and expand their list of complaints against the University of North Carolina system's leadership, they will do nothing but hurt their chances of being taken seriously, said student Zack King.
 
In order to do away with the Clinton corruption and enact serious reform in Washington, we have to make the right decision on Tuesday.
In order to do away with the Clinton corruption and enact serious reform in Washington, we have to make the right decision on Tuesday.
 
When North Carolina Democrats Jim Hunt and Rufus Edmisten were running their races for U.S. Senate and governor in 1984, they kept as far away as they could from the Democratic nominee for president, Walter Mondale
When North Carolina Democrats Jim Hunt and Rufus Edmisten were running their races for U.S. Senate and governor in 1984, they kept as far away as they could from the Democratic nominee for president, Walter Mondale
 
The race for North Carolina's House District 88 is a hotly contested showdown between two-term Republican Rep. Rob Bryan and Democratic newcomer Mary Belk, a Charlotte native who says Bryan's policy decisions are disconnected from the district's needs
The race for North Carolina's House District 88 is a hotly contested showdown between two-term Republican Rep. Rob Bryan and Democratic newcomer Mary Belk, a Charlotte native who says Bryan's policy decisions are disconnected from the district's needs
 
While the American news media - the majority of whom are allegedly "in the tank" for Hillary Clinton - are either ignoring or dismissing the latest report of Hillary Clinton's disregard for national security, European news outlets are reporting a still shocking revelation...
While the American news media - the majority of whom are allegedly "in the tank" for Hillary Clinton - are either ignoring or dismissing the latest report of Hillary Clinton's disregard for national security, European news outlets are reporting a still shocking revelation...
 
President Obama visited Chapel Hill earlier this week, and while he was there he echoed sentiments by the NCGOP about early voting.
President Obama visited Chapel Hill earlier this week, and while he was there he echoed sentiments by the NCGOP about early voting.
 
In a congressional statement published after the FBI announced Friday that it was reopening its investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is considered by the Democratic Party and most of the news media to be the heir apparent to the White House
In a congressional statement published after the FBI announced Friday that it was reopening its investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is considered by the Democratic Party and most of the news media to be the heir apparent to the White House
 
One-Third Of Recent High School Graduates Need Remediation
 
On October 18, the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina attorney general, alleging he illegally diverted money from public education to special interest groups.
On October 18, the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina attorney general, alleging he illegally diverted money from public education to special interest groups.
 
"It is no surprise President Obama is taking time off to campaign for Hillary Clinton today in North Carolina. He desperately needs a liberal ally to save the legacy of his Presidency, and Hillary Clinton would represent a third Obama term."
"It is no surprise President Obama is taking time off to campaign for Hillary Clinton today in North Carolina. He desperately needs a liberal ally to save the legacy of his Presidency, and Hillary Clinton would represent a third Obama term."
 
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a distant relative of 19th century Vice President Aaron Burr, trounced Democrat Elaine Marshall in 2010 with the largest percentage of the vote in North Carolina's U.S. Senate races since the Watergate era.
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a distant relative of 19th century Vice President Aaron Burr, trounced Democrat Elaine Marshall in 2010 with the largest percentage of the vote in North Carolina's U.S. Senate races since the Watergate era.
 
Hillary Clinton has a lot of explaining to do in North Carolina. Voters deserve to know why she plans to double down on Obamacare even though our rates increase by 40% next year and more insurers are leaving the marketplace.
Hillary Clinton has a lot of explaining to do in North Carolina. Voters deserve to know why she plans to double down on Obamacare even though our rates increase by 40% next year and more insurers are leaving the marketplace.
 
Enrollment Changes Have Consequences
 
So here we go again: another Presidential Election without real safeguards to protect our votes
So here we go again: another Presidential Election without real safeguards to protect our votes
 
Come Tuesday night (or soon after) we should know the outcomes of the long and contentious 2016 elections. It has been the subject of frequent conversations, dominated our news cycles, filled both our email and snail mailboxes and loaded our voicemails
Come Tuesday night (or soon after) we should know the outcomes of the long and contentious 2016 elections. It has been the subject of frequent conversations, dominated our news cycles, filled both our email and snail mailboxes and loaded our voicemails
 
During the past four years Beaufort County has had a major change in financial policy.
 
During a press briefing on Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, the man claiming to be former President Bill Clinton's illegitimate son, Danney Williams, said is seeking help from Clinton's White House mistress.
During a press briefing on Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, the man claiming to be former President Bill Clinton's illegitimate son, Danney Williams, said is seeking help from Clinton's White House mistress.
 
Have you ever seen a news story reported in a national or regional media outlet about your hometown, or a place you know well, that portrays the area in such a light that you just can't recognize it?
Have you ever seen a news story reported in a national or regional media outlet about your hometown, or a place you know well, that portrays the area in such a light that you just can't recognize it?
 
Martin Luther King Jr's niece Alveda King says Christians have a responsibility to vote pro-life when they head to the polls this election.
Martin Luther King Jr's niece Alveda King says Christians have a responsibility to vote pro-life when they head to the polls this election.
 
One snake making headlines recently in North Carolina is the infamous 12th Congressional District, which winds its way from Greensboro to Charlotte, traveling a path that looks remarkably similar to Interstate 85
One snake making headlines recently in North Carolina is the infamous 12th Congressional District, which winds its way from Greensboro to Charlotte, traveling a path that looks remarkably similar to Interstate 85
 
Last month, just before the new academic year began, the University of Chicago’s dean of students, John Ellison, sent a letter (reproduced in this piece) to all incoming students
Last month, just before the new academic year began, the University of Chicago’s dean of students, John Ellison, sent a letter (reproduced in this piece) to all incoming students
 
The plethora of the Clinton's nasty little secrets, many of them stinking to the status of felonies, are coming forward ... this one from the FBI.
The plethora of the Clinton's nasty little secrets, many of them stinking to the status of felonies, are coming forward ... this one from the FBI.
 
It took less than a week into the 2016-2017 academic year for several outrageous stories to surface on college campuses.
It took less than a week into the 2016-2017 academic year for several outrageous stories to surface on college campuses.
 
With the election just around the corner, there is no shortage of polls willing to tell others what the public thinks. So when a pollster tells you they surveyed State Legislators about what they think on K-12 education, choice-based policies and the profession, it catches your attention
With the election just around the corner, there is no shortage of polls willing to tell others what the public thinks. So when a pollster tells you they surveyed State Legislators about what they think on K-12 education, choice-based policies and the profession, it catches your attention
 
"Felony mishandling of classified information, including our nation's most closely guarded intelligence secrets; the misappropriation and destruction of tens of thousands of government records - these are serious criminal offenses.
"Felony mishandling of classified information, including our nation's most closely guarded intelligence secrets; the misappropriation and destruction of tens of thousands of government records - these are serious criminal offenses.
 
In a nonpartisan race that could tip the ideological balance on the state Supreme Court, Wake County Superior Court Judge Michael Morgan and sitting Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Bob Edmunds each are touting his respective experience, track record, and judicial temperament as reasons to sit
In a nonpartisan race that could tip the ideological balance on the state Supreme Court, Wake County Superior Court Judge Michael Morgan and sitting Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Bob Edmunds each are touting his respective experience, track record, and judicial temperament as reasons to sit
 
If it seems like the campaign against Gov. Pat McCrory's re-election has been going on for years, you aren't imagining things
If it seems like the campaign against Gov. Pat McCrory's re-election has been going on for years, you aren't imagining things
 
We had a very good response from showing of Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democrat Party last week.
We had a very good response from showing of Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democrat Party last week.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Despite the 4th Circuit decision striking down the NC Voter ID law, there are options that our Governor, Pat McCrory, and our state legislature can take to provide reasonable and common-sense measures at polling places next month.
Despite the 4th Circuit decision striking down the NC Voter ID law, there are options that our Governor, Pat McCrory, and our state legislature can take to provide reasonable and common-sense measures at polling places next month.
 
Tim Kaine has been a strong supporter of the failed Obamacare. In fact, he even expressed support for increased penalties on U.S. businesses to keep this disastrous law afloat.
Tim Kaine has been a strong supporter of the failed Obamacare. In fact, he even expressed support for increased penalties on U.S. businesses to keep this disastrous law afloat.
 
Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn has had a long and distinguished intelligence career.
 
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