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Underpinnings: Conservative Philosophy Applied to the Panthers Funding Debate

Jan 20, 2013   //   by Christian Hine   //   Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine, National  //  10 Comments

Following the national defeat of Republicans last November, all the pundits, politicians, and prognosticators chimed in to offer their two cents worth of rationale as to why our side lost. Opinions were all over the spectrum, as expected, but one common thread that seemed to unite the theories (as well as prove it’s own point) is that the Republican Party has lost its brand.

The Case Against HOT Lanes

Jan 15, 2013   //   by Christian Hine   //   Carolinas, Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine  //  1 Comment

Grassroots organization WidenI77.org sponsored a public forum last night at the Cornelius Town Hall to discuss the state’s current plan for widening I-77 through the Lake Norman area using HOT, or high occupancy toll lanes. Well over 125 were in attendance and their ranks included concerned citizens, elected officials, and employees of the NC Department […]

Meeting on Proposed I-77 Toll Lanes Tonight

Jan 14, 2013   //   by Christian Hine   //   Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine  //  No Comments

Cornelius, N.C.  – WidenI77.org, a recently formed citizen’s group, invites the general public, elected officials  and the media to a presentation and discussion of the state’s current plan for widening I-77 through the Lake Norman area using HOT, or high occupancy toll lanes. This stretch of Interstate 77 has never been widened since its construction […]

CAUTION Urges Restraint for Public Funding of Panthers

Dec 18, 2012   //   by Christian Hine   //   Carolinas, Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine  //  15 Comments

Common Americans United to Inspire OUR Nation (CAUTION) announced today that the organization is actively encouraging its members and fellow citizens to proactively contact local and state elected officials to voice opposition to reports that public subsidies may be made available to the Carolina Panthers NFL Football franchise. CAUTION President Dennis Peterson voiced his position […]

Rick Santorum Addresses Early Voting Rally at MeckGOP HQ

Oct 18, 2012   //   by Christian Hine   //   Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine  //  No Comments

To jumpstart the beginning of early voting in North Carolina, the Mecklenburg GOP hosted a rally this morning at their headquarters off of East Morehead Street.  The event featured former Pennsylvania Senator and Presidential candidate Rick Santorum. Opening remarks from Mecklenburg GOP Chairman Gideon Moore, candidate for NC9 Robert Pittenger, and candidate for NC8 Richard […]

John Boehner Joins GOP Congressmen at Charlotte Rally

Oct 15, 2012   //   by Christian Hine   //   Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine  //  4 Comments

On Friday, October 12, House Speaker John Boehner joined fellow Congressmen Mick Mulvaney (SC5) and Patrick McHenry (NC10) as well as candidates Richard Hudson (NC8) and Robert Pittenger (NC9) at the GOP Victory HQ in Charlotte for a rally with nearly 200 supporters.  PunditHouse caught the event on film in case you missed it.

Herman Cain at UNC Charlotte

Sep 14, 2012   //   by Christian Hine   //   Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine  //  2 Comments

The 30 day, 30 city College Truth Tour rolled onto the UNC Charlotte campus last night.  Orchestrated with support from the burgeoning College Republicans organization, both former Clinton aid Dick Morris and businessman/radio host/former GOP Presidential candidate Herman Cain addressed students and members of the community. The video of Cain’s speech is below.

“Obama’s Failing Agenda” Bus Tour Pics and Video

Sep 4, 2012   //   by Christian Hine   //   Char-Meck Beat, Christian Hine  //  No Comments

On Monday afternoon, Americans for Prosperity pulled into Charlotte as they kicked off the “Obama’s Failing Agenda” bus tour.  A few hundred folks from North and South Carolina came together to enjoy the BBQ of SMS Catering, the beach sounds of the Craig Woolard Band, and of course the important Conservative messages offered by AFP’s […]