Glazier vs. Kissell? I sure hope not

But the D-tripper quote is quite good.

For now, though, “there is no Democratic primary in North Carolina’s 8th district,” committee spokeswoman Kyra Jennings said. “The DCCC thinks Larry Kissell is an excellent candidate. Kissell came within 329 votes last year because he connects with North Carolina voters and has the energy, the compassion, and the support needed to win in 2008.”

And Meek does bring up the rear.

“The reality is that, for a lot of people, Larry Kissell is very much the sentimental favorite,” Meek said.

Though I agree with you Anglico. Why is Meek talking at all? Larry and Rick at least seem to know how to screen calls.

great things about Glazier's work in the legislature.

Having said that, Larry is a great candidate, the perfect fit for the district, and he is starting 20-30 points ahead on name id of where anyone else is. So, if someone else thinks they can catch up from the 18 month, and well over a million in press (if you count mass media articles) head start that Larry has, then I say feel free.

No one thought Larry was gonna win the primary and no one thought he would give Hayes a run, and yet people still sleep on his ability. At their own peril I should add.

"Keep the Faith"

Would it be appropriate to mention that two of the people attacking me in this thread are actually paid members of the Kissell campaign?

Rick Glazier has a wonderful reputation here and he has earned it. We don't need to trash each other over two great people. Having said that, I am still for Larry. If Rick were running instead of Larry, I'd be for Rick. The entire NC Democratic congressional delegation is behind Larry. On top of all that, how would you like to have Jerry's job? No wonder he can't sleep. Let's all just cool it.

I hope ya'll put this down and find someone to run against Liddy the Carpetbagger.

Don't make me put a write in vote for my cat ...

People fighting over who is going to run in the 8th, and we can't scare up a candidate in the 6th.

Sucks. Maybe one of them should move one county over. Moore County is beautiful, you know. . .

but let's say I know a guy :) who manages a few divisions in a factory, and those divisions are actually making a profit compared to some who don't. When upper management decided to try to squeeze as much profit as possible out of those instead of focusing on the ones who were draining resources, all profits started to drop.

End of analogy.

It might have made a difference.

Meek said that the state party would stay neutral but acknowledged a desire for a united Democratic front.

“The reality is that, for a lot of people, Larry Kissell is very much the sentimental favorite,” Meek said. “There is an appreciation for the fact that it would be a very difficult primary.”

I won't judge Jerry Meek - he's got a hard job that I wouldn't want. If he says he's going to remain neutral, I'll take his word.

All of us should realize that words can be twisted however a writer wants them to be twisted, and quotes can be taken out of context. The writer for The Hill may have very well done that, and then the knee-jerk reaction here certainly speaks volumes about how passionate we all are about our candidates.

We need to remember that the Chair of the NCDP is an volunteer (unpaid) position. Jerry has spent a lot of time, energy, and money to boost up volunteer recruits, communication efforts and organizing counties/precincts.

Over the years, I only recall seeing past chairs once or twice a year at the State Exec meetings.

It is time for Dems to realize that we must pick up the shovel, and clean the public streets of the dung that the elephants have dropped on us over the past few years...not use the shovel on each other.

Jerry's an excellent Party Chair. You know it. I know it.

I know folks are emotional about Larry, for good reason, but let's not take it out on our allies.

Glazier's in charge of Glazier.

If a reporter calls Jerry, then he ought to represent the Party and answer. His comment wasn't verging on being a "spokesman for Glazier". It was just chatting to a reporter.

Deep. Breath.

God help us. It's still over 16 months until the '08 election.

First of all, I am Glazier's 'full-time press guy' (girl), and it's been fun reading all this stuff because it shows people are working it. First, let me say that Jerry Meek is an excellent liason for us on many levels. He's also been a great sounding board, political guru, and friend. Now, for the story in The Hill. They called several times to talk to Rick but we never hooked up. Rick's working like crazy to help push a budget through, so he's almost never in the office. His decision 'not to decide' until after the budget's passed is the right one. That's what he's here to do. We have an expression here: 'Some guys are up here to work and some guys are here for the shrimp.' Rick's here to work. When the work is done, we'll have a coesive statement to make as to future plans. That being said, write on. We're listening! Carin

Howard Coble is a waste of oxygen who should be replaced.

I can promise lots and lots and lots and LOTS and LOTS of hard work and support in the sixth district. Let's retire Howard Coble. It's way past time. Way past time.

FYI - Just sharing the NC Conservative's take on this is:

From NCGOP: DEMOCRAT MELTDOWN
Kissell Campaign:

• Accuses Jerry Meek of being starved for press
• Calls Cumberland County “Planet Cumberland”
• Refers to Mecklenburg and Cumberland Counties as “screaming proton ego centers”

Jerry Meek:

• Calls on Kissell campaign staff to “do a little research, for a change”