NC-03: Somebody Send Craig Weber an English Book

Posted on June 22, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Craig Weber, NC 3rd Congressional District, NC-03, North Carolina, North Carolina Democratic Party, Politics, United States House of Representatives | 3 Comments

‘Cuz he’s been embarrassing North Carolina’s Third District.

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Letters to Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr and Congressman Walter Jones, Jr.

Posted on May 20, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, 2008 Presidential Election, Activism, Elizabeth Dole, Military News, NC-03, Politics, Republicans, Richard Burr, United States House of Representatives, United States Senate, Walter B. Jones, World News | 2 Comments

As promised, the text of my letters to Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr and Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr.
Dear Senator Dole, Senator Burr, Congressman Jones, Jr.,
I was shocked to learn that President George W. Bush may have told Israeli government officials during his recent trip that he was planning military action against Iran.
It is [...]

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Bush to Steal McCain’s Thunder?

Posted on May 20, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Presidential Election, Activism, Elizabeth Dole, Military News, NC-03, Politics, Republicans, Richard Burr, United States House of Representatives, United States Senate, Walter B. Jones, World News | 2 Comments

 
The Jerusalem Post says “You betcha!“
From the article.
US President George W. Bush intends to attack Iran in the upcoming months, before the end of his term, Army Radio quoted a senior official in Jerusalem as saying Tuesday.

Thankfully for the U.S. (and the rest of Western Civilization), Condoleezza Rice (U.S. Secretary of State) and Bob Gates [...]

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Bicycling to Work, Commuting Dangers, and a Congressman Kills Three

Posted on April 15, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Activism, Bicycling, City of Jacksonville NC, Commuting, Fat Challenge, Jacksonville Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Jacksonville Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Org, Jacksonville, NC, Mainstream Media, Onslow County, NC, Politics, Republicans, United States House of Representatives | 1 Comment

And, just to be dramatic, the Congressman bit will be last.
They say May is Bicycle to Work month. Since I’m a good little lemming that always follows, I’m going to commute the entire month of May by bike (I will add a caveat here. If there is a position interview, I may drive.)
Remember Justin Schoenberger? [...]

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NC-03 Primary Problems: Adame, Weber File for May Contest

Posted on February 14, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Activism, Democrats, Mainstream Media, NC-03, Onslow County, NC, Politics, United States House of Representatives | Leave a Comment

Raleigh’s News and Observer reported today that Marshall Adame and Craig Weber have filed for the May 6th Democratic Primary.
I’m not sure why Weber filed: He’s got no money, he hasn’t updated his website since 2006, and, from what I’ve heard, he did everything he could to destroy any relationships or support he had (to [...]

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In Memoriam: Congressman Tom Lantos

Posted on February 11, 2008 - Filed Under Democrats, In Memoriam, Politics, United States House of Representatives, Wikipedia | Leave a Comment

AP via Google.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Tom Lantos of California, the only Holocaust survivor ever to serve in Congress, died early Monday morning, his spokeswoman said.

Read more about Mr. Lantos at Wikipedia.

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Marshall Adame: Makin’ the News for the Right Reasons

Posted on February 1, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Joe McLaughlin, NC-03, Politics, United States House of Representatives | Leave a Comment

Joe McLaughlin isn’t the only candidate in NC-03 making the news today. Marshall Adame was spotlighted by the New Bern Sun Journal for more positive reasons, though.
Says the Sun Journal:
The candidate, Marshall Adame, is a retired Marine who lives in Jacksonville. Adame is running for North Carolina’s 3rd District seat in the House of [...]

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Joe McLaughlin is Onslow County Commissioner No More

Posted on February 1, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Activism, Joe McLaughlin, NC-03, Onslow County Board of Commissioners, Politics, Republicans, United States House of Representatives | 1 Comment

Jacksonville’s Daily News reports.
Joe McLaughlin has resigned from the Onslow County Board of Commissioners.
"This move will allow me to spend day and night fighting for a return to conservative leadership in Washington,” said McLaughlin, a Republican who is challenging Rep. Walter Jones for the 3rd District seat in the U.S. [...]

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Jacksonville’s Marshall Adame Attacked by Blackwater Worldwide

Posted on January 19, 2008 - Filed Under 2008 Elections, Blackwater Worldwide, Bloggers, Democrats, Military News, NC-03, Politics, United States House of Representatives | Leave a Comment

Marshall Adame (Democratic candidate for Congress in NC-03) has been targeted by Blackwater Worldwide’s VP, Bill Mathews, for comments made during a recent BlueNC live-blog.
Says Mr. Mathews in an email to Blackwater Worldwide employees:
All:
There is a man named Marshall Adame who is running for congress in our district. He just put a quote online [...]

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