Posted by: jhs in Nelson Cole, NCGOP, 2010 Elections on
Jun 3, 2010
Could this be a sign of trouble for the NCGOP and Nelson Cole?
State Rep. Nelson Cole started out the primary season as an uncontested incumbent but now faces a challenger in the November general election.
Dr. Bert Jones, a Rockingham County dentist and a former county commissioner, garnered enough signatures in May to be placed on the ballot as an independent candidate for House District 65. Cole, a Democrat, has occupied the seat since 1992.
Posted by: jhs in Tom Fetzer, NCGOP on
May 28, 2010
Via
Frank Rouse:
The state media and now the national media are making a big deal about NC/GOP Chairman Tom Fetzer's statement about 8th District Republican Candidate for Congress, Tim D'Annunzio. Fetzer said, "Tim Annunzio is not fit for public office at any level." Annunzio, who has some "Tea Party" connections fired back and, among other things, demanded that Tom Fetzer step down.
"Chairman Fetzer broke the Plan of Organization of the Republican Party by speaking against my candidacy," he said. "I am officially calling for Chairman Fetzer to step down. He should resign the position."
Posted by: jhs in Tom Fetzer, NCGOP on
May 28, 2010
Dear Mr. Fetzer:
As you may know, this firm serves as counsel and represents Mr. Tim D'Annunzio.
Mr. D'Annunzio is deeply saddened by and concerned about the recent defamatory statements and allegations you have made including the assertion that Mr. D'Annunzio is "unfit for public office." He demands retraction.
Certainly, you and Mr. D'Annunzio have had differences. Mr. D'Annunzio has opined that you have, as the Chairman of the North Carolina Republican party, (1) sought to control him and to compel him to act as you direct, and (2) been angered and upset by Mr. D'Annunzio's independence, affiliation with "Tea Party" voters, and his unwillingness to be required to submit to you and others in your "political oligarchy," which he believes will do nothing more than maintain the status quo within the Republican party and compromise the conservative values he holds.
Posted by: jhs in Tom Fetzer, NCGOP on
May 27, 2010
Seems like the wheels are coming off the NCGOP plan of organization, which forbids members of the state executive committee from endorsing a candidate in a runoff:
On Monday, Republican congressional candidate Tim D'Annunzio fired back at GOP leaders who've spoken out against his controversial campaign, demanding that the chairman of the North Carolina GOP step down.
Posted by: gideon in NCGOP, 2010 Elections on
Apr 29, 2010
Originally published in January 2009:
(I thought these might be worth revisiting in 2010 ....)
In North Carolina opportunities abound for conservatives, because despite what may have happened on the national level, change did not come to Raleigh. Thus, I put forward three modest proposals: (i) NC Republicans need to establish daring goals and then go out and meet them; (ii) NC Republicans must innovate, organize and expand, (iii) NC Republicans must embrace and communicate a straightforward, reform platform and then accomplish it.
By Ilario Pantano
Posted by: jhs in NCGOP, 2010 Elections on
Dec 21, 2009
Editor's note: The following email from Chad Adams came to my inbox this morning. Posted in its entirety.
Dear Republicans,
Christmas is a time to give thanks and the end of a year is a time to reflect. In the hearts and minds of Republicans it should be a time of great enthusiasm and optimism. There is nothing more exciting that optimism. It inspires and motivates, it brings people together, it reminds us why we engage in this great debate to rekindle the fires of freedom that lie within all of us.
The political left in this state and nation has attempted to usurp more personal freedom than at any time in our history. It has done so without regard to public opinion or the Constitution. On healthcare, climate change and debt limits our Congress has turned a deaf ear to the impact on our already struggling economy.
In our own state, outrageous regulations, $800 million in new taxes, multi-million dollar incentive deals gone bad, and massive investigations into potential criminal wrongdoing by our former governor have damaged our economy and out ability to trust government in general and that is our call.
It is imperative that Republicans remind our fellow North Carolinians that our party has is relevant and can make a difference. The Republican Party is not just another party with the same problems. It needs to show our state that it has a vision for the future.
