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Re: 2007: Banner year for state lobbying

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:19:46 -0400

It's based on the official reports filed by lobbyists with the Secretary of State. As I've noted in the past, those reports don't include payments made for non-lobbying — the so-called "consulting loophole."

That said, the Democracy N.C. report is a fair reflection of what the lobbyists themselves reported.

— RTB

Re: 2007: Banner year for state lobbying

PoliticalJunkie — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:14:25 -0400

I haven't seen anything regarding the methodology of this study and an analysis of the validity of the methodology. Can anyone help?

Re: Did Dem split help Holshouser, Martin?

riverrd — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:36:41 -0500

As a veteran of the '84 Primary War, I saw the destruction brought on by the traitorous actions of Knox and his people! The republicans never would have won that year with that Liar's help! As with most of the republican victories in this state, they only happen with the help of weak, uncommitted Democrats!

Re: The Charlotte Mayors' Curse

awbeal — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:44:15 -0500

In fact, the only Mayor of Charlotte that I can find who won statewide office was Frank I. Osborne, who was NC Attorney General. (http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Mayor/Past+Mayors/Frank+I.+Osborne.htm)

Re: Edmisten recuperating

gercohen — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:31:38 -0400

Rufus sighting

Re: A different party

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:44:36 -0400

That may be poor wording on my part. As a Democrat, Edmisten obviously differs with Thompson's political beliefs, but he said he thinks he's a straight-shooter. Apologies if my post was unclear.

— RTB

Re: A different party

land_of_the_free — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:54:44 -0400

"he's a fan of Thompson's political style. "

Never mind philosophy, reasoned politician stances, or qualifications.

Like American Idol, when it comes to electing the people who would lead our nation's government, it's style that counts!

Re: Spotted at Rudy's lunch

Anglico — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:29:17 -0400

Poor Rob, gets it from both directions. Guess he must be doing a better job than I thought.

Re: Spotted at Rudy's lunch

BobLee — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:18:13 -0400

Rob Christenson reporting "fairly" on a Republican event!
What's next .... Mike Krzyzewski joining the Rams Club?