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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.
Drive I-540? That’ll be $25 million PLUS toll fees.
With the completion of I-540 westward, NC will likely get its first toll road, in large part due to the lobbying force of the NC Turnpike Authority – a division of the NC Department of Transportation (NC DOT). It seems that the “good roads state” continues be committed to building new roads, even in the face of skyrocketing construction (click here and check out #4) and fuel costs (over $4/gallon).
Obama Takes a Bump (Full Speech Video Added)
Barack Obama and Mike Easley exchanged a fist bump in Raleigh today… Full Raleigh economy speech video below the fold.
Obama in Raleigh on Monday
Barack Obama will be speaking at the Fair Grounds on Monday at 11 am about his economic platform. The event is invitation only, but indicates that NC is part of the presidential nominee’s overall strategy. Obama is said to be focusing on the 20% of NC’s population that is unaffiliated.
City Council Passes “Mansionization Ordinance”
Well…. In the city of Los Angeles, that is. The teardown debate has been carrying on there for several years, as homeowners have experienced a phenomenon not unlike the one in Raleigh where mature and established neighborhoods are being bulldozed for repetitive, oversized vinyl boxes.
Paper Ethics
The News & Observer filed a motion yesterday in the Orange County Superior Court in order to have Eve Carson’s autopsy report unsealed. The News & Observer would have you think that they’re fighting for your right to obtain public information. But there is no overriding public need that justifies the paper’s intrusion of Eve Carson’s and her family’s privacy in the gruesome details of this case.
Raleigh Recession or “Recession Proof”
Last week, Forbes Magazine released ten US cities that it deems “recession proof,” listing Raleigh at number five. Meanwhile, at yesterday’s Planning Commission meeting in Raleigh, commission member and Real Estate agent, Waheed Haq was quoted saying “We are practically in recession,” as the planning commission voted down raising impact fees 8-4. Full Article.
