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October 13, 2012 in QPoll by QNotes Staff
Do you believe center-right moderates will ever be able to regain control of the Republican Party or has the power amassed by right-wing extremists already caused too much damage?
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October 12, 2012 in News by QNotes Staff
Today, Friday, Oct. 12, is the deadline for voter registration in North Carolina. Make sure you’re registered and all your voter information is up to date!
Tags: Charlotte, Election 2012, Politics, Raleigh, Triad
October 3, 2012 in News by Matt Comer
North Carolina gubernatorial candidates squared off Wednesday night in their first live, televised debate. Democratic Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton and Republican former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory spoke on a variety of issues focusing primarily on the economy and education.
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September 28, 2012 in News by Matt Comer
North Carolina gubernatorial candidate and current Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton is scheduled to hold a fundraiser with leading members of the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community this weekend.
Tags: Charlotte, Election 2012, Politics, Raleigh, Triad
September 26, 2012 in News by Matt Comer
A statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) political action committee has announced its list of endorsements in statewide and judicial races this week.
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September 21, 2012 in News by Matt Comer
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, the Democratic candidate for governor this year, toured the gay-owned Replacements, Ltd. in Greensboro on Thursday. Dalton was accompanied by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Replacements owner Bob Page and his partner Dale Frederiksen.
Tags: Election 2012, Politics, Triad
September 15, 2012 in Guest Commentary by Chris Fitzsimon
Not too many years ago, Republicans in North Carolina railed against what they described as the “pay-to-play” culture in Raleigh where special interests who gave political leaders big bundles of campaign contributions were rewarded with privileged access and preferential treatment.
Tags: Election 2012, Politics
September 13, 2012 in News by Matt Comer
Dozens of candidates for the North Carolina General Assembly received endorsements today from Equality North Carolina, the state’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy and education group.
Tags: Charlotte, Election 2012, Legislative Watch, Politics, Raleigh, Triad
August 11, 2012 in Blog by QNotes Staff
From a press release: The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – is responding today to Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. [...]
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August 11, 2012 in News by Matt Comer
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced his pick for vice president today, lauding his new partnership with Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as “America’s Comeback Team.” LGBT Republican and Democratic groups were quick to react to the new Republican ticket.
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Chris Fitzsimon
The record breaking special interest election
September 15, 2012 in Guest Commentary by Chris Fitzsimon
Not too many years ago, Republicans in North Carolina railed against what they described as the “pay-to-play” culture in Raleigh where special interests who gave political leaders big bundles of campaign contributions were rewarded with privileged access and preferential treatment.
Tags: Election 2012, Politics
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