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.
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 […]
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 […]
The North Carolina Council of State participated in a public ceremonial inauguration in Raleigh on January 12. Following the individual swearings in, Governor McCrory gave his inaugural speech. Here is the video. *Sorry that it’s a bit shaky…I couldn’t use a tripod or stand where I was seated.
The 2013-2014 session of the North Carolina General Assembly began on January 9th in Raleigh. For the first time in history, Republicans hold super-majorities in both the House and Senate at the same time a Republican holds the Governorship. The GOP majority on the Supreme Court, though technically non-partisan, completes the Republican dominance in the three branches […]
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 […]
The Time Has Come!! Early voting is over and Election Day is TOMORROW!! As we head for the final lap, there are some positive trends in early voting. Using Civitas’ Carolina Transparency Vote Tracker system, we can do some comparisons of early voting totals from the same timeframe in 2008. NC Statewide: Total Turnout was up 114,846. […]
Greetings! It’s finally upon us…the last full week of campaigning before election day 2012! Next Tuesday will mark a major milestone in American history…for better or worse is up to us! From now until then, spare some time to make some phone calls or knock on some doors. Early voting locations are already open. Stand […]
Upcoming Events Monday, October 22 – CAUTION Meeting Join CAUTION this Monday at 6:00pm (Social from 5-6) at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grille for a liberty minded selection of local speakers. Kicking off the night will be Eric Rowell, one of the organizers of the new Charlotte branch of the Bastiat Society. Inspired by the works of […]
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 […]