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A federal judge noted his “serious concerns” about the N.C. state elections board in an order issued Friday, Oct. 30.
A federal judge noted his “serious concerns” about the N.C. state elections board in an order issued Friday, Oct. 30.
 
President Donald Trump is “still in line” to overtake Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in what may be a crucial win in the battleground state of Arizona.
President Donald Trump is “still in line” to overtake Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in what may be a crucial win in the battleground state of Arizona.
 
One might think an election ends when the last ballot is counted.
 
A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled against former Wake County Register of Deeds Laura Riddick in her fight to maintain government retirement benefits.
A unanimous three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled against former Wake County Register of Deeds Laura Riddick in her fight to maintain government retirement benefits.
 
A court in Pennsylvania ruled on Thursday morning that GOP observers must be allowed to watch ballot counting across the state.
A court in Pennsylvania ruled on Thursday morning that GOP observers must be allowed to watch ballot counting across the state.
 
COVID-19 has had a serious impact on schools across the state.
 
The races for seats on the N.C. Council of State were as close as polls predicted. They defined what pollsters call toss-ups, all teetering close to the margin of error.
The races for seats on the N.C. Council of State were as close as polls predicted. They defined what pollsters call toss-ups, all teetering close to the margin of error.
 
Your vote of confidence in electing me as a Conservative Republican is county commissioner is much appreciated.
Your vote of confidence in electing me as a Conservative Republican is county commissioner is much appreciated.
 
"Campaign has not been provided with meaningful access to numerous counting locations"
"Campaign has not been provided with meaningful access to numerous counting locations"
 
As Tears for Fears sang in the 1980s, everybody wants their taxes lower.
 
The Trump campaign signaled their intention to demand a recount in Wisconsin on Wednesday after a state official said that all ballots have been reported and Democratic nominee Joe Biden has a lead of only about 20,000 votes.
The Trump campaign signaled their intention to demand a recount in Wisconsin on Wednesday after a state official said that all ballots have been reported and Democratic nominee Joe Biden has a lead of only about 20,000 votes.
 
They were supposed to tell us early on Election Day what the results were going to be based on asking a few voters how they voted when they came out of the polling place.
They were supposed to tell us early on Election Day what the results were going to be based on asking a few voters how they voted when they came out of the polling place.
 
Republicans celebrated wins in North Carolina while remaining focused on future priorities, especially redistricting, school choice, and economic revival.
Republicans celebrated wins in North Carolina while remaining focused on future priorities, especially redistricting, school choice, and economic revival.
 
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has partnered with a public school system in West Texas to deliver fast, low-latency internet to students residing in areas where connectivity is inadequate, unaffordable, or non-existent.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has partnered with a public school system in West Texas to deliver fast, low-latency internet to students residing in areas where connectivity is inadequate, unaffordable, or non-existent.
 
Long but interesting article with all the Constitutional provisions if that should happen.
Long but interesting article with all the Constitutional provisions if that should happen.
 
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.
 
The Senate election in South Carolina has turned into a battleground as incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) fights for re-election against Democrat challenger Jaime Harrison.
The Senate election in South Carolina has turned into a battleground as incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) fights for re-election against Democrat challenger Jaime Harrison.
 
Catherine Truitt’s victory over Jen Mangrum for State Superintendent of Public Instruction was certainly one of the most significant and surprising Republican victories on Tuesday evening.
Catherine Truitt’s victory over Jen Mangrum for State Superintendent of Public Instruction was certainly one of the most significant and surprising Republican victories on Tuesday evening.
 
As North Carolina continues an election cycle, it is becoming more and more clear just how competitive the 2020 races are in the state.
As North Carolina continues an election cycle, it is becoming more and more clear just how competitive the 2020 races are in the state.
 
Yinon Weiss writes for the Federalist about evidence countering the supposed benefits of wearing masks to fight COVID-19.
Yinon Weiss writes for the Federalist about evidence countering the supposed benefits of wearing masks to fight COVID-19.
 
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new guidance over the weekend explaining that voters who have tested positive for COVID-19 can still exercise their right to vote, even if they are currently sick or are undergoing quarantine.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new guidance over the weekend explaining that voters who have tested positive for COVID-19 can still exercise their right to vote, even if they are currently sick or are undergoing quarantine.
 
The more and more I see and hear what is happening I begin to wonder If maybe I am crazy but…….
The more and more I see and hear what is happening I begin to wonder If maybe I am crazy but…….
 
As we gather with friends and family tonight (or sit alone in front of the TV and a couple of computer screens) and enjoy our beverage of choice while watching election returns, here are a few things to keep in mind
As we gather with friends and family tonight (or sit alone in front of the TV and a couple of computer screens) and enjoy our beverage of choice while watching election returns, here are a few things to keep in mind
 
Katie Pavlich of Townhall.com lists likely leaders within a Joe Biden presidential administration.
 
With the election coming to a close, the Trump and Biden campaigns, voting rights organizations and conservative groups are raising money and dispatching armies of lawyers for what could become a state-by-state, county-by-county legal battle over which ballots will ultimately be counted.
With the election coming to a close, the Trump and Biden campaigns, voting rights organizations and conservative groups are raising money and dispatching armies of lawyers for what could become a state-by-state, county-by-county legal battle over which ballots will ultimately be counted.
 
Josh Siegel of the Washington Examiner explains the convoluted details of U.S. involvement with the Paris deal on climate change.
Josh Siegel of the Washington Examiner explains the convoluted details of U.S. involvement with the Paris deal on climate change.
 
Noemie Emery of the Washington Examiner reminds us about an importance piece of U.S. Supreme Court history.
Noemie Emery of the Washington Examiner reminds us about an importance piece of U.S. Supreme Court history.
 
Eddie Scarry of the Washington Examiner looks into the cities where residents fear unrest on Election Day.
Eddie Scarry of the Washington Examiner looks into the cities where residents fear unrest on Election Day.
 
North Carolina drivers appear to want to make up for lost mileage as they pour onto our city streets and interstates.
North Carolina drivers appear to want to make up for lost mileage as they pour onto our city streets and interstates.
 
President Donald Trump and Senator Thom Tillis led Republicans to strong victories across the state in Council of State, judicial and legislative races.
President Donald Trump and Senator Thom Tillis led Republicans to strong victories across the state in Council of State, judicial and legislative races.
 
Four decades of legal experience, 16 years on the state's High Court and a lifetime of community service are just a few of the qualifications that Paul Newby brings to the race for Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Four decades of legal experience, 16 years on the state's High Court and a lifetime of community service are just a few of the qualifications that Paul Newby brings to the race for Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
 
The FBI is reportedly investigating a “Trump Train” incident in which dozens of supporters of President Trump driving pickup trucks in Texas surrounded a Biden campaign bus on an interstate.
The FBI is reportedly investigating a “Trump Train” incident in which dozens of supporters of President Trump driving pickup trucks in Texas surrounded a Biden campaign bus on an interstate.
 
Not everyone will get the card in the mail. Attached is a copy of both sides.
 
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