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Re: Adams to chair Black Caucus again

FFC1304 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:14:41 -0500

Re: The House Class of 2008

ryanteaguebeckwith — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:46:45 -0500

Fixed. Thanks!

— RTB

Re: The House Class of 2008

bjr_cci — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:20:07 -0500

Again, poor journalism from the liberal N&O.

Grey Mills beat incumbent Karen Ray in a close primary. She was forced to retire because she lost.

Re: The House Class of 2008

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:19:13 -0500

Fixed the Harrell item. These bios were supposed to be quick and dirty, but I appreciate the extra detail on Mackey.

— RTB

Re: The House Class of 2008

awbeal — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:12:27 -0500

Jim Harrell actually served 3 terms, not 2.

And let's be clear about Mackey, who "ran for" and was "elected" sheriff. This was not an election in the traditional sense, but rather an internal Democratic Party selection to fill the office after the sheriff resigned (as provided by law).

Re: First black GOP female legislator elected

cicero01 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:13:32 -0500

CONGRATULATIONS TO REPRESENTATIVE FLOYD! Filling the shoes of her office's predecessor, the distinguished (and charming) Rep. Debbie Clary, will not be easy, but District 110 has shown again that it is a leader in North Carolina politics. Yes, a few shining sparkles have come out of the 2008 election.

Re: First black GOP female legislator elected

ncrma601 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:48:55 -0500

Frances Cummings from Robeson County served in 1995-1996 - she was elected as a Democrat and switched parties.

Re: First black GOP female legislator elected

zeidmanart — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:26:47 -0500

Gerry:
I should have known they couldn't fool you! It was 1662!
Art in California

Re: First black GOP female legislator elected

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:25:07 -0500

Fixed.

Admit it, you like it when we put these little typos in there for you to find.

— RTB

Re: First black GOP female legislator elected

gercohen — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:19:00 -0500

Pearl Burris Floyd was elected the first black Republican woman to North Carolina's first state legislature.

That would have been around 1662?