patrick mchenry

Long-time BlueNC readers know that Congressman Patrick McHenry ranks among the most hypocritical of all elected officials when it comes to so-called family values. Will this be year his closet door swings open? Challenger Ken Fortenberry sure seems to think so.

This is good news.

Patsy Keever, a member of the NC House from Asheville, will announce her candidacy for the 10th Congressional District Democratic nomination on Thursday.

Keever, a former school teacher, will make her announcement in Gastonia, the home of incumbent US Rep. Patrick McHenry. She will make her announcement at 1:30 p.m. on the steps of the Gaston County Courthouse.

Check her out.

There are a lot of issues facing our nation right now, but none are more important than creating jobs and reenergizing our economy. No one knows that better than me. I’ve seen this recession first hand as Mayor of Asheville and I know the toll it’s taken on thousands of middle-class families right here in Western North Carolina.

But I know that we can overcome anything as a nation if we work together – and while Washington may have forgotten that, we never will. That’s why I’m excited to announce a brand-new project as part of our campaign that will help us come together as a local community to create good jobs.

Today, we’ve launched helpuscreatejobs.com – a new website where community leaders, small-business owners, and middle-class families can share ideas to create jobs. Submit your idea here!

In case you haven’t heard yet: I’m in. I’m officially running for United States Congress!

I decided to run because I believe now is the time for bold new leaders to take over and clean up the mess in Washington. The philosophy that I’ve governed with as Mayor of Asheville is the same I will take with me to Congress: grow, when it’s time to grow; cut, when it’s time cut; and lead when it’s time to lead.

North Carolina is ready to see change in Washington, but we won’t be able to do that if we keep sending Republicans like Patrick McHenry back to Congress. If we don’t act, we’ll never see different results.

Take a moment to watch our introduction video and learn more about our campaign for Congress!

Why NC-10 has put up with being represented by a clown like Patrick McHenry is beyond me. Very glad to see him getting a serious challenger from Terry Bellamy. Announcement below the fold.

Late yesterday, Elizabeth Warren formed an exploratory committee for a Senate run in 2012. Suffice to say that one of the fastest ways to get voters to the polls would be to show video of Patrick McHenry's disgraceful treatment of her back in May.

Hope you're proud of yourself, Congressman. You just might be responsible for keeping the Senate in Democratic hands.

From our friend Beth:
In defending his support of Medicare reform Patrick McHenry said, "There's no reason Bill Gates should get the same benefit as someone who has worked their entire life." Which begs the question, "Exactly what work has Congressman McHenry done to earn the lifetime benefits he will get? Can he prove he's EVER worked for a living?

Still in the closet. Still an a$$hole.

McHenry is already doing a dance because he and his Regressive gang are about to re-draw the NC map to cut out minorities that have kept the WingNuts at bey.

Has he let the cat out of the bag a little too soon? We can only hope the Progressives in the state are not asleep at the wheel on this.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/05/05/1176188/mchenry-gop-will-draw-dis...