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Breaking News: Dole Campaign Robo Calls State Government Workers

This morning a state government worker reported to me that she received a robo call from the Dole campaign - ON HER OFFICE PHONE.

SMD: The L Word

The Southern Male Democrat comes out of the closet as a lobbyist.

Catawba Chamber To Lead Rally Against Union Boogeyman

Want a good way to get the elephants in Catawba County riled up? All you have to do is hold a rally against the union boogeyman.

Turning The Page

Conventional wisdom shows us that when a politician makes a personal connection with a citizen, and provides a personal service – the politician will gain that citizen’s support regardless of whatever differences they may have on the issues. Fortunately, that one enduring quality didn’t faze me in the least and I’ve spent most of my professional life fighting everything that Senator Helms stood for.

Walkin' On the Fightin' Side of Me

In an effort to be “lean and green”, this year’s Democratic National Convention is NOT SERVING FRIED FOOD AT THE CONVENTION HALL. It has finally happened, the inmates are running the asylum.

So, I Was Elected As A Delegate

I have attended Democratic National Conventions since 1992, but never as a delegate. Having just successfully gone through the election process, I've got a few observations.

Anybody Who Pays the Filing Fee Can Run

Recently, I was attending a political convention and picked up a brochure for a Congressional candidate. I was shocked at what I read.

Backbone Transplants Needed

For all the friends of labor that are in the General Assembly, there are a few who need a backbone transplant in order to help them stand by working families.

Joe Biden for Vice-President

This guy has more foreign policy vision than the whole Bush Administration combined.

First Time Candidate Butterflies

Now that I am running for 4th Distric delegate, campaigning feels different.

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Colin Powell Weeps at Obama Victory

"Look what we did. Look what we did."