Politico: “Rough Future” for Ellmers & other GOP freshmen
The reliably left-of-center Politico web site has pegged Congresswoman Renee Ellmers as one of a handful of GOP House freshmen who may have a bumpy
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Smokin’ & Drinkin’ with Renee Ellmers
Got $500 to $2,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You can stop in at an undisclosed location in Washington, DC to smoke cigars and
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A wise move on early voting in Lumberton
I know it’s shocking to hear this, but here goes: The rest of the state needs to learn from Lumberton and follow its lead. For those of you who don’t
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Charlotte pol lays blame for city’s “decline” at feet of Mayors McCrory, Foxx
Don Reid has never been one to mince words. The former four term Republican Charlotte City councilman (1991-1999) established a record of fiscal conservatism while in office. Since leaving
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Primary foe a boon for Mike Causey?
Running for down-ballot council of state races is often a popularity contest based on name ID — a lot like student council races from our school days. Mike Causey, Republican
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Boom Boom is 1st choice for SE NC Dems in 2012 NC GOV race
The word I am getting from well-placed sources within the Democrat machine in southeastern North Carolina is that Bobby “Boom Boom” Etheridge is leading the Democrat field for NC
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Civility a one-way street for the granola crowd
Civility for thee, but not for ME. Rush Limbaugh has been beat about the head shoulders for more than a month now for “incivility,” in discussing comments
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NC-13 GOP US House race: Holding campaign NOT coordinating with Holding family
A SuperPac supporting the election of George Holding to North Carolina’s 13th congressional district seat in the U.S. House has been criticized by his opponent Paul Coble —
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Richard Morgan wants to be your “friend”
Recently-deflated former state legislator Richard Morgan is spreading the word about his latest political escapade via Facebook. (He can’t use his long-time web site address. It’s been taken over by
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We’re #4!!!! (Um … yay ???)
The N&O was pondering why Boss Bev was not tooting her horn about a slight drop in recent unemployment figures. (North Carolina’s rate FELL from 10% down to 9.9%. Most
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