Obama and Clinton in NC Next Week

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Wednesday June 29, 2016 · 8:47 AM PDT

2016/06/29 · 08:47

US Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) wave to the crowd during a campaign rally in Orlando, Florida October 20, 2008. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES) US PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN 2008 (USA) - RTX9R37

Just saw this on WRAL

President Obama and Dem Nominee Clinton will do a joint appearance in Charlotte NC next Tuesday.

Proof that North Carolina is in play and Clinton is determined to win it. Obama won NC in 2008 and narrowly lost in in 2012.

Hispanic is not a Race

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Monday April 06, 2015 · 9:52 AM PDT

2015/04/06 · 09:52

Much ado about Jeb listing himself as Hispanic on the Florida form.
Researching this issue I think that the Florida form is flawed. There is no place to list himself as White and Hispanic. Hispanic is an ethnicity not a race.

The US Census Bureau recognizes the following racial categories: US Census

White – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Black or African American – A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.

American Indian or Alaska Native – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Asian – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander – A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

The 1997 OMB standards permit the reporting of more than one race. An individual’s response to the race question is based upon self-identification.

I live in NC and my voter registration form allows me to list myself as White Hispanic. My son self identified as Native American and Hispanic. NC Form Here

Fayetteville NC Police Chief Shoots Self

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Friday December 28, 2012 · 2:15 PM PST

2012/12/28 · 14:15

Story Here

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Interim Fayetteville Police Chief Katherine Bryant returned to work Friday after she accidentally shot herself in the hand during the Christmas holiday, authorities said.
A spokesman for the city said Bryant was injured when her personal firearm accidentally discharged at home. No one else was hurt.

I would think this is not from lack of safety training. Thoughts?

About the Chief below the fold

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Thursday December 27, 2012 · 7:12 AM PST

2012/12/27 · 07:12

Interesting commentary on CNN about an ethical takeover of freedom group by Liberal Investors:

Freedom Group, a gunmaker ripe for an ethical takeover

More below the fold

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Thursday June 23, 2011 · 2:27 PM PDT

2011/06/23 · 14:27

Great move by Governor Perdue to preserve voter rights.

http://www.wral.com/...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Beverly Perdue on Thursday vetoed a controversial proposal to require voters to present photo identification before casting their ballots.
"The right to choose our leaders is among the most precious freedoms we have – both as Americans and North Carolinians," Perdue said in a statement. "North Carolinians who are eligible to vote have a constitutionally guaranteed right to cast their ballots, and no one should put up obstacles to citizens exercising that right."

NC Noose Bill Passes 113-1

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Friday July 18, 2008 · 1:43 AM PDT

2008/07/18 · 01:43

The North Carolina house passed a bill boosting criminal penalties for burning a cross or hanging a noose in an attempt at racial intimidation by a vote of 113-1.

More info on the bill Here

The lone dissenting vote came from Republican Paul "Skip" Stam. Stam is one of the most extreme rightwing Republicans in the NC house.

Ed Ridpath is challenging Skip Stam in NC House District 37. Ed has released a statement slamming skip for his vote.

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Sunday June 01, 2008 · 7:58 AM PDT

2008/06/01 · 07:58

I just got an email from my older brother who lives in the western part of PR. He is on his way to pick up my 80 year old mom and they will both vote for Obama today.

It's kind of shocking cause I had pegged her as not being an Obama supporter. We had talked about the primary a couple of times but I really didn't want to get into it with her.

My brother is a hard core lefty Independentista. I understand they are doing some type of boycott but he feels it's too important an occasion to pass up. Mom has always been PPD (status quo). I also talked to by cousin who is PNP (Statehooder) and also voting for Obama. It looks like Obama is pulling support across the entire spectrum.

I will be interested in any exit polling that shows how the candidates split the demographics. My people are from the rural mountainous part of the island.

VT, TX, OH, RI Please ObamaCycle

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Tuesday March 04, 2008 · 4:30 PM PST

2008/03/04 · 16:30

There is a delay of several weeks to purchase Obama gear from the campaign store.

ObamaCycle

The Obamacycle website will allow you to find folks that need your excess campaign material in the upcoming primary states. If you have excess material check the forums here and send your material to those that need it.

I have used this site to receive several hundreds of dollars worth of material. I shipped some of it to TX and PA and have used the remainder locally.

Hopefully this primary season ends in the next week, but just in case please redistribute your campaign swag.

Clarkies Who do You Support Now? w/Poll

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Saturday September 15, 2007 · 4:33 PM PDT

2007/09/15 · 16:33

I was a diehard Clark supporter in 2004 and was hoping he would announce for 08. Once April passed it seemed to me that Wes would not run and I threw my support behind Obama with Edwards as a second choice. I had donated to Clarks ActBlue Draft Fund and its good to see that the $5703 collected so far will go to the DNC.

I am interested in which candidates Clark supporters will go to now that we know for sure that Wes is not running.

There is a poll below but since it us sure to be stuffed please also indicate your choice in the comments.

Poll

256 votes Show Results

This Clarkie Will Now Support

256 votes Vote Now!

This Clarkie Will Now Support

Clinton

68 votes

Obama

68 votes

Edwards

78 votes

Richardson

2 votes

Dodd

21 votes

Biden

6 votes

Kucinich

11 votes

Gravel

2 votes

New VoteVets Ad with Wesley Clark.

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Wednesday May 16, 2007 · 6:07 PM PDT

2007/05/16 · 18:07

Just got this email from Wes Clark:

Dear VoteVets.org Supporter,

It was 2005 in Afghanistan. Marines were ambushed. Men were being hit. Army artillery officer Mike Breen, and his unit, were holding off the enemy, but they were running out of ammunition. Breen kept calling for helicopters to re-supply them, but the helicopters never came.

Where were the helicopters?

This is the question the third and final ad of the "Generals" series by VoteVets.org asks.

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Tuesday January 16, 2007 · 3:56 PM PST

2007/01/16 · 15:56

Forgive if posted earlier, advise and I will delete.

AP Article Here

WASHINGTON - Colorado Republican Rep. Tom Tancredo, an outspoken opponent of illegal immigration, said Tuesday he will form an exploratory committee this week for a possible presidential campaign.

Tancredo's Committee Site is Here

Dear Friend,
I am writing to you as a fellow believer in the cause of securing America's borders. My purpose is to obtain your support as I embark upon a path that may lead to the Republican nomination for the Presidency of the United States.
The decision to pursue this arduous and undeniably uphill battle is because I, like you, have a duty to do everything I can to keep faith with those who risked their "lives, fortunes and sacred honor" to create this wonderful place we call America.
If you believe I should move forward, please join Team Tancredo today.

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Monday November 20, 2006 · 3:40 AM PST

2006/11/20 · 03:40

Was just checkin the local news on WRAL.COM and saw this article about Edwards Here.

JE was interviewed in SC during his book tour and he says it would be a good idea for Obama to enter the 2008 race:

"I hope he runs. I think he should run," Edwards told The Associated Press. "This is such an important job that I would urge anybody who can make a serious contribution to the campaign and the dialogue either in our party or the other party to run."

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