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Re: Dome memo: Ethics and fence-sitting

captainjack — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:16:38 -0500

"Hard work, perseverance and positive attitude will be rewarded. And if that doesn't work, a nice crisp $20 couldn't hurt."

At least the twenty bucks is reasonable. Seems like state govenment payoffs cost a little more than that. I don't mind the payoffs but couldn't we regulate them. If the state would follow the suggestions of these kids then the price of payoffs would come down! We are in a recession for heaven's sake! Consult these children for an appropriate amount. Show some mercy during these tough economic times.

P.S. You know of course that "hard work, perseverance and positive attitude" does not always work in politics and government. Keep a roll of those crisp $20 handy just in case.

Let the DSCC crawl for a bit

captsfufp — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:42:11 -0500

After trying to woo Rep. Etheridge for a race most folks knew he would never make, I think it'll be amusing to watch them scramble to get back state Sen. Cunningham. Let them know how it feels...

He's out

James_Protzman — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:41:36 -0500

Thank goodness.

Re: Burr supporters a mixed bag

GiggleBox — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:17:02 -0400

Of nuts.

Submitted by henrye on August 14, 2009 - 12:14pm.

He must be in a Heavily Democratic District

He is, and it's really irregular shaped too, probably gerrymandered. From Murphy to Manteo, and just look at the registration?

Voter Registration as of 08/15/2009
Democratic: 2,756,518
Republican: 1,924,257

Maybe Burr should move? That'll teach us!

Re: Poll: Burr down but not nearly out

WillFranklin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:10:37 -0400

People did not know who Kay Hagan was either, until she sent Bush's "rubber stamp" Senator Elizabeth Dole packing.

And I hope Elaine Marshall sends Burr packing too.

Burr is the worst thing for North Carolina. He is a carbon copy of Bush and the failed economic policies of the past Republican Administration that caused the recession.

Burr is also part of the sexist, archaic, Republican Senate Delegation that is a congenital obstruction to reforms that help working families.

Senators like Burr would take up for Cigna and its 19 Billion Dollar Profits with its 24 Million Dollar CEO before helping the rejected girl who died needing a liver transplant because CIGNA weaseled out.

I plan to help North Carolina dump Burr once and for all.

Re: Poll: Burr down but not nearly out

dukestarco — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:51:37 -0400

Burr has always returned every email sent to him and explained his position. He has visited us a few years ago, invited by a Democrat, to view the dangerous Bonner Bridge in person. I do not understand the N&O constantly harping on how vulnerable he is. I was hoping Hagan had a mind of her own and wouldn't just be another Dem go along but I was wrong. I worked for Burr last time and will do it again.

Re: Poll: Burr down but not nearly out

CDO — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:05:09 -0400

lol

Re: Poll: Burr down but not nearly out

KellyW — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:34:58 -0400

Burr doesn't ask for earmarks.

Re: Poll: Burr down but not nearly out

sky5714 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:33:12 -0400

As usual the poll results get spun by the N&O. Let's see what The Hill has to say about the same survey:

"Burr looking less vulnerable amid changing environment ...

Public Policy Polling, the Democratic-leaning firm based in North Carolina, just put out new numbers on Burr that show him leading a generic Democrat 45-34. Four months ago, Burr trailed that generic Democrat 41-38. ... Burr has also extended his lead over all of his potential Democratic opponents to double-digits ...

... perhaps more than any other state that voted for President Obama last year, North Carolina is experiencing buyer's remorse.

Burr, who looked like one of the most vulnerable GOP incumbents at the beginning of the year, will likely remain a target because of his favorability numbers, but he's looking to be in better and better shape, and that could scare away someone like Etheridge."

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/62215-burr-looking-less-vulnerable-amid-changing-environment

The N&O spins the story to make it sound like voters aren't happy with Burr, but dislike him a little less than the Democrat alternative. The Hill reports the same survey as Burr's numbers are definitely increasing, as a result of voters who wish they could take back their vote for Obama & the Dems.

Re: Poll: Burr down but not nearly out

BitterEXdemocrat — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:11:16 -0400

North Carolina dont want NO more democrackkk senators! EVER!

Re: Poll: Burr down but not nearly out

SusanBAnthony — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:46:29 -0400

The proposed Senate finance committee health care reform bill has some of the things Burr had in his own plan, including tax credits for people who buy insurance off the market. I wonder if it's enough for him to vote his conscience and not vote partisan politics, if and when the bill reaches the Senate floor. If he would truly stand up for what he believes is right instead of wobbling around like a wet noodle, he might have more support. And earmark-pork is wrong, especially in this dire economy. It may buy a few votes, but it'll lose more than it gets. People are fed up with earmarks.

Re: Burr leads challengers

TruthSquad — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:40:09 -0400

With all due respect to Mrs. Marshall, what one must think of a candidate who has held statewide office for 12 years or more, has the distinction of beating "the King", Richard Petty and can only muster 38% of the vote against a first-term Senator!

If the current crop is the best the Dems can do in North Carolina, don't expect this to be even close in November 2010!

Re: Burr leads challengers

markatwilliams — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:47:37 -0400

Looks like there is some cherry picking going on here. Burr's fav/unfav is 58-26, which is very solid. Marhsall rings in at 37-40, Lewis at 33-46, and and Etheridge at 37-44.

There is also zero mention of the positive trajectory here - the gap between Burr and the competition continues to widen, both in terms of matchups and overall approval.

He might not be at 50% but he is considerably closer than he was just a short while ago.

Also, where is your mention of PPP's poll showing abysmal approval ratings for Perdue? Is her poor performance so consistent as to not warrant any news coverage?

Re: Frye gets behind Lewis for Senate

sky5714 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:22:35 -0400

Not an unfounded accusation, SonofWS.

From Self-Help's site: "Founded the Center for Responsible Lending, an affiliated nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to curbing predatory lending."

ACORN money does indeed go to Self-Help - google it yourself. I'm not about to post links anymore - the sites will disappear, just like my comments will soon, and just like stories mysteriously disappear. ACORN is a giant money-laundering enterprise, and even the so-called mainstream media is going to have to start covering its implosion.

So are you going to make some phone calls & get sites cleaned up, WS?

Re: Frye gets behind Lewis for Senate

SonofWS — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:18:29 -0400

Little early in the race to start tossing out unfounded accusations isn't it? Saying he is tied to ACORN is like claiming that all Republicans work for oil companies. ACORN clearly needs a good house cleaning, but that has nothing to do with Kenneth.