NC-02: It looks like we ARE getting our sing-off
Wow. Here in the second district, our two big choices on the November ballot look like they’re going to be Thom Tillis or Kay Hagan AND Clay Aiken or Renee
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FIVE ROOKIES? More changes in the air for NC congressional delegation?
We’ve got three open seats this year — districts 6,7, and 12. So, we’ll definitely be adding three newcomers to our state’s delegation to DC. But serious election observers suggest close
Continue readingBOHICA Alert: The Ex-Im Bank
Most of you probably haven’t heard of the Export-Import Bank. It’s not like FirstBank or BB&T. It’s a major organ of the crony capitalism game. Politicians keep it afloat with
Continue readingNC-02: Ellmers says immigration reform NOTon top of voters’ lists. (So why push it so hard?)
She’s been all over the country and all over the media talking up the subject. “Comprehensive immigration reform.” “A pathway to citizenship.” Some may see those terms as code
Continue readingNC-02: In home stretch, Roche making big gains on the ground
The GOP primary in the 2nd congressional district is really looking interesting. Low-budget, upstart primary challenger Frank Roche has been racking up some serious straw poll wins within the district
Continue readingBoehner, Ellmers mock and show disdain for amnesty opponents
Speaker John Boehner, who Renee Ellmers says is her ”boss”, went back to his Cincinatti-area district to call out Tea Partiers and other amnesty opponents on The Hill and around
Continue readingNC-02: Who do you hate the least?
McClatchy’s DC bureau has tackled the District 2 GOP primary for the US House with its usual modus operandi: Prop up the person or institution propagating the expansion and vitality
Continue readingWhile NC pols pander on amnesty, NC sheriffs seek help on illegals
We’ve seen an awful lot of pandering, “re-positioning”, and all-out posterior-smooching from some Republican pols in this state trying to keep The Chamber crowd happy and the campaign contributions flowing.
Continue readingNC-02: Randolph Tea Party endorses Roche over Ellmers
The Republican primary challenger to Renee Ellmers has picked up another key endorsement in the Tar Heel State’s Second Congressional District. The Randolph County Tea Party has spoken its piece
Continue readingNC-02: Former Moore County GOP chairman endorses Frank Roche
The GOP primary challenger to incumbent Renee Ellmers picked up a big in-district endorsement today. Former Moore County GOP chairman Bob Levy — the immediate predecessor to current chairman John
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