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A New Low - News and Observer Distributes Fear Laced DVD
On Saturday September 13th The News and Observer sank to a new low. Included in every paper delivered to homes in Raleigh and across North Carolina was an “informative advertisement” that the Vice President of Display Advertising at the N&O compares to cereal and toothpaste. But, instead of health or hygiene, the product is fear laced propaganda.
Raleigh The Most Political City in the US
Hey whatya know, another list and another #1 ranking for Raleigh. This time it is Most Political US City voted on by Men’s Health Magazine with Montgomery, Alabama coming in second.
Inflowential And Kumar Rally for Obama
Celebrity Kal Penn, known for his roles as Kumar in the Harold and Kumar movies and as Dr. Lawrence Kutner on the TV series House, joins local hip-hop sensation Inflowential at NCSU on Monday, Sept. 1 from 11am-2pm to rally for Obama. The event will take place at Harris Field, in front of Witherspoon off Dan Allen Drive.
Obama Town Hall Recap
Fresh off a Hawaiian vacation, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, paid a visit to Raleigh, NC to conduct a town hall meeting with about2,500 3,000 people. Recap, pictures, and video below the fold…
Obama Town Hall in Raleigh Tuesday
Obama will conduct a town hall meeting Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 pm in the Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds. The focus of the event will be the economy, specifically economic security since the unemployment rate in NC has hit a five year high. NC is leaning red, but the Obama campaign is devoting a lot of manpower because it is very possible that our state may go blue in November for the first time since 1976. Ticket info and more below the fold…
Obama Fundraiser Thursday at 101 Lounge
Want to help out one of the presidential candidates as well as check out one of the newest bars in Downtown Raleigh? You’ll have your chance tomorrow night at 101 Lounge. More info below the fold.
Democratic and Independent Voter Registration Up in Wake County
From the time between January 2005 and 2008, the rate of voters to register Unaffiliated in Wake County has risen at a larger rate than that of the Democratic or Republican party. But, since the beginning of 2008, both Democratic and Independent registration has exponentially increased when compared to Republicans. Will North Carolina go blue in November?
RNC Head Mike Duncan in Town Wednesday
Under The Dome alerts us that Republican National Committee Chair Mike Duncan will be in town tomorrow for a “roundtable discussion with local Republican leaders at the state GOP headquarters at 2:30 p.m.”
Editorial: Faction Fiction
Our elected officials must question what private money builds in the public realm.
Obama Easley Fist Bump Spawns Surgery
North Carolina Governor Mike Easley recently had surgery on his shoulder which he said was a result of his fist bump with Obama.
Obama: Raleigh Change Crew Training Sunday
Looking to turn NC blue? Want to be a local leader for the Obama campaign? Take an hour on Sunday, August 3 to learn how you can personally affect the election, starting with your own neighborhood. Meet at 5pm at the downtown Raleigh Obama headquarters. Official release below the fold.
Rally to Demand No War on Iran
If you count yourself among the 62% of Americans who disapprove of the way our government executed and continues to (mis)manage the situation in Iraq, you should go down to the capitol building this Saturday, Aug. 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Obama Raleigh HQ Opens: Howard Dean Coming Friday
Last night about 200 supporters gathered for the opening of Senator Obama’s office in downtown Raleigh to mix and mingle, meet the field organizers, determine their districts, and eat. More…
Obama Raleigh Office Opening
The Barack Obama campaign has released details on their grand opening party of the new downtown headquarters.
Helms Half Mast Recognition Challenged
On Sunday, L.F. Eason decided not to allow his staff to honor Jesse Helms’ confused and unfortunate convictions—and subsequently gave up his career to do so. Read more
Ralph Nader Raleigh Rally Saturday
The presidential candidates are making their rounds through North Carolina as the November election gets closer. Obama has made his share of appearances at rallies and local bars in Raleigh, Ralph Nader will hold a rally this Saturday, John McCain has yet to be spotted in the triangle, and where’s Mr. Bob Barr?
Special Election Run Off TODAY
The May 6th Democratic Primary left one state-wide race too close to call and has resulted in a run-off today, June 24th.
John Kane Hosts President Bush For McCrory Fundraiser
The Commander and Chief will be making a visit to a lowly North Hills neighborhood Friday afternoon. John Kane, the North Hills Mall developer, is hosting the afternoon party in an effort to build financial support for gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory. Not one to miss out on the action, the President will make an appearance to campaign for the candidate. Kane, an ardent Republican supporter, has previously hosted fundraising events for Senator Dole and given contributions to City Council Candidate Jessie Taliaferro.
Senate Votes on Repealing Transfer Tax Today
The Real Estate lobby has worked our State Congress over so hard that today they vote on repealing the transfer tax. If you have a moment, WakeUp Wake County implores you to give your state senator a call and let them know how you feel. Talking Points and full WakeUp release below the fold.
