As we continue on a path toward economic recovery, we must make sure that every step we take is in the right direction—promoting our American businesses and jobs. I was troubled this week to see that our Treasury Department declined to label China as a currency manipulator, though history and evidence prove otherwise... Read More »
Over 300 Democrats from across the state filled two floors of The Grand Ballroom on top of the Capital Club in downtown Raleigh for the "Holidazzle Gala" on December 15th. Finance Director Ellen Stankiewicz and the Headquarters team raised the highest amount of donations in the history of State Party Holiday events. Governor Perdue spoke to the crowd and several people actually danced to the beat of a band called "Peter and the Lambs." Read More »
Under President Obama’s economic plan a person making $50,000 a year would get a tax cut of $1,550 in 2012...under Mitt Romney’s economic plan a typical middle class family making between $40,000-$50,000 would get an average of $54... Read More »
Raleigh, NC – This week, President Obama addressed America's service members and their families in a speech at Fort Bragg and welcomed home our troops as he formally marked the end of the war in Iraq. In addition to releasing a new video highlighting the President's record of steadfast leadership in ending the Iraq War, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair David Parker released the following statement... Read More »
In the midst of last week’s threatened government shutdown, folks in Washington seemed willing to ignore the most important issue facing our nation: We are in an economic crisis that has put millions of Americans out of work. The failed policies of the past have kept unemployment in our area at levels higher than the national average. This has been true for years, long before the recession started... Read More »
This week's question comes from Walter of Southport, NC. Topic: Jobs and NAFTA. "How are you creating jobs & fighting unfair trade policy?" Read More »
Johnston Democratic Women have generously committed to provide food backpacks for Selma Middle School students who need food supplements on weekends and during holiday breaks for the entire 2011-2012 school year. Pat Branch is heading this project. Katie Blaylock, Gale Anderson, Gail Chandler and Diana Belden regularly sort and bag items for each backpack. State DW President Sarah Anderson picks up empty backpacks at school and returns the full backpacks to the school. At their December 10th meeting the Johnston Democratic Men provided a large amount of food items that will insure that each needy student will be provided enough food to sustain them during the extended Christmas holiday. Matthew Wood provided enough cereal, cereal bars and noodles for all the backpacks for an entire month. Read More »
Today, Congresswoman Renee Ellmers showed, yet again, just how sickeningly out of touch she is with her constituents here in North Carolina... Read More »
During the Republican presidential debate in Iowa last weekend, Mitt Romney offered Rick Perry a $10,000 bet – shortly after he once again dismissed a payroll tax cut saving middle-class families an average of $1,500 as a “temporary little Band-Aid.” Yet again, Romney show's just out of touch he really is with the Average American... Read More »
During the Republican presidential debate in Iowa last weekend, Mitt Romney offered Rick Perry a $10,000 bet – shortly after he once again dismissed a payroll tax cut saving middle-class families an average of $1,500 as a “temporary little Band-Aid.” Do you have $10,000 lying around? Read More »
For people in our part of the world, dirt roads and sprawling farms are things with which we are familiar and comfortable. The rich rural history of North Carolina has instilled in us an appreciation of the earth, and the blessing of all of the work done upon it. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency considered revamping their fully functioning air regulations, and would apply the same urban standards meant to tackle factory, automobile and pollutant emissions to rural America. This would be an unfair and costly burden on our region, and something had to be done to prevent this happening... Read More »
In 2008, more Americans cast ballots than ever before, part of a trend that reflected years of electoral reform, significant expansions of access to the ballot box, and increased political participation by voters who were traditionally underrepresented in American elections. In 2011, however, our democratic system is enduring an extraordinary national movement to restrict voting rights... Read More »
Congressman Mike McIntyre is excited to launch 'Across the Desk from Mike' where he will record a video answer of a question from citizens of Southeastern North Carolina. In each episode, the Congressman will answer a question that has been mailed or e-mailed to his office from a constituent. This video series is another great opportunity for Congressman McIntyre to continue discussing the important issues of the day! Read More »
When is a political career not a political career? For Mitt Romney, it's when he says it isn't..... Read More »
When is a tax increase not a tax increase? According to Republicans, it's when that hike harms the middle class... Read More »
The loud cheers you hear from the northwestern part of the state are from people who are happy that Virginia Fox has a strong challenger. Wilkes County First Vice Chair Matt Ledford says the campaign of Democrat Treva Johnson is going full swing with a Finance Director, Campaign Manager, and lots of volunteers in action. Read More »
Governor Bev Perdue announced that world renowned produce supplier Chiquita Brands International Inc., will locate its Global Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte. Chiquita expects to create more than 400 jobs over the next three years and invest $14.1 million in the new global headquarters in Mecklenburg County... Read More »
The American people appreciate that there are many different points of view in our diverse nation. They just don't expect one candidate to espouse all of them. But that's exactly what they see in Mitt Romney - someone who will say and stand for anything to get elected.... Read More »
Congressman Mike McIntyre is excited to launch 'Across the Desk from Mike' where he will record a video answer of a question from citizens of Southeastern North Carolina. Watch the newest video now! Read More »
President Mary Starkey welcomed over 90 Democrats as the Wake County Democratic Women celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a banquet on November 19th at the University Club in Raleigh. Former State Senator Margaret Dickson was the Keynote Speaker. Since she is the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit against the GOP redistricting plan, she was able to share the details of the redistricting fight. All previous chapter presidents were recognized. At their October meeting the the Wake DW happily presented their annual Betty Ann Knudsen Award to longtime County Commissioner Lindy Brown. Christy Terrell and Nancy Looper served as Co-Chairs of the Awards Committee. Read More »
