2007 Session

Democratic Legislature: A "Do Something", not "Do Nothing" Session

Submitted by Wayne Goodwin on Mon, 08/06/2007 - 11:36pm.


Let me go ahead and admit that I am understandably biased on this post: I'm a former Democratic House member who is married to an outstanding current Democratic House member, works in State government on the legislature's front lines, and serves in several roles in county, district and State party committees.

Morning Ex: Some General Assembly required

Submitted by kmr on Sun, 01/21/2007 - 11:26am.

Via Ex:

Lots of looks at the Legislature on opening week:

The Char-O notes the shift of power and ponders Charlotte's clout
The N&O has a preview package including a Q&A with legislators, lobbyists and other important people.
The Cit-Times looks at the impact of the budget shortfall on WNC
The Wilmington Star News talks to Julia Boseman and RC Soles

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And Helms begat Reagan...


Arguably, Ronald Reagan's Helms enabled win in the 1976 NC primary was all the encouragement he needed to try again in 1980, setting the stage for the Reagan Revolution and synergistic escapades like this one...

TrueMeckDem on Myers Park Pat

"My opinion of Pat has changed over the years. I used to think he was truly a man of the people but the longer he has been mayor, the less I think of him.

As with most cities, Charlotte has three political parties: Dem, Rep, and Chamber of Commerce. Pat is definitely the puppet of the COC here. What is good for business is good for Charlotte and Pat ... very personable guy, he has gotten a bunch of Dems in these parts to vote for him but I don't trust him."

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