’22 primaries a target-rich environment for RINO-hunters
Every two years, primary elections give evidence that a species conservatives would like to see go extinct is alive and well — even in conservative habitats. I’m talking about the RINOs.
It’s tough to find a more conservative part of the state than Onslow County, but some Haymaker readers have given me a heads up about a major RINO that is on the prowl there.
District Attorney Ernie Lee was a lifelong Democrat and was appointed to his position by a Democrat Governor. He has ”Re-Elect” everywhere on his literature. He has never had any opposition. That is until now.
Conservative Republican Kevin Kiernan was encouraged by many conservatives in the area to run against Lee. As a courtesy, Kiernan let the seated DA know he planned to file against him. The very next day, Ernie Lee changed his registration to Republican. Being a lifelong Democrat (who’s supported and even given money to Democrats) and then switching to Republican as soon as you find out you have an opponent makes Ernie Lee the ultimate RINO. He’s a textbook definition of a Republican In Name Only.
Ernie Lee’s campaign literature is creative, to say the least. He lists himself as “Republican & Lifelong Conservative”. It gives the impression he is a lifelong Republican as opposed to a “months-long” one. As for the ”conservative” part, that’s in question as well.
I’ve seen a memo from Lee to his assistant DAs giving them instructions how to enforce Governor Roy Cooper’s mask mandates. While the local sheriffs and other law enforcement were doing everything possible to avoid hassling freedom-loving citizens, Lee told his assistants that they should always have the procedures for enforcement of Cooper’s mandates available, even when they are at home on weekends.
Local conservatives are also upset that some local elected Republicans have “endorsed” this RINO. I didn’t list their names here. I decided to give them a little latitude until I saw how strong those “endorsements” were. Having a seated District Attorney push you for an endorsement is not an easy “NO”. I have heard that some are none too happy about Lee using their photos in campaign literature. If they come out strong for Lee as the election nears, then that RINO label might fit nicely during their next election.
But remember, stay away from this dangerous species and if you have more examples of RINOs, make sure you let us know here at the Haymaker. We will do our research and, if we find the proof, will call it like we see it.
The Senate race in the district that stretches from Carteret to Chowan features one RINO incumbent, Bob Steinburg, water boy to the solar goons, against mostly conservative incumbent Norm Sanderson.
I live in the district. Bob Steinburg is a stand up fellow. He has broad support across the district. Sanderson is a fine fellow , but not a trench fighter like Steinburg. We’ll see what happens. Its a solid Republican area. We are all farmers and fishermen mostly ,….we dont like Pat McCrory , but we all like Trump. But everyone I know is voting for Bob , all the way.
Steinburg is a “stand up fellow” and “trench fighter” for the green new deal, and was involved in the passage of NC’s version of it HB951, which is even more radical than the European Union’s version. He is in the hip pocket of the wind and solar special interest grifters.. Steinburg is simply in the wrong trenches.
As to fishermen, offshore wind turbines are a huge threat to the fishing industry which is now suing to stop offshore wind development farther north. Roy Cooper is hung ho for offshore wind and so is Solarburg, uh, Steinburg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F-bBTsK04k&feature=emb_logo
If you like Greta Thunberg, you will love Bob Steinburg. If you like skyrocketing electric bills, you will also love Bob Steinburg. He wants to take the money out of your pocket and put it in that of his wind and solar cronies.
For the record, the ONLY Republican Senator that voted against H-951 was Chuck Edwards.
Yes, a stand up fellow. If anyone doubts that, just ask his close personal friend, the 1st Congressional district Chairman. ?