Category Archives: NC 11th District

TEA Party grows up!

The TEA Party grows up! A cool little article about the TEA Parties in the 11th District. This is a really great article. It shows our groups growing cooperation and willingness to accomplish common goals. The reporter’s coverage is fair and informative. I’m happy we have a journalist like Jon Ostendorf in our district. Continue reading

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MEETING – Tues, 5/22, 7pm, library

5/22 – Caldwell TEA Party regular meeting, Tuesday, 7pm at the Library. Debbie Meadows will attend in Mark’s place. Vance Patterson will be there. We might have time for a quick planning meeting, a vigorous discussion about voter guide questions, etc… Who is available on July 17th? That is election day for the run-off. Keep that date open for YOUR FAVORITE candidate(s).

5/29 – Caldwell TEA Party regular meeting, Tuesday, 7pm at the Library. Continue reading

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We need Voter ID in NC

Dead people voting in NC! [YOUTUBE=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptSrcNvJzBQ] Voter ID!!  Voter ID!  Voter ID! We need to voter ID to protect the entire election system.  According Anita Moncrief in this video, the poor have ID for all sorts of reasons (4:40 minute … Continue reading

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Vance’s big jobs plan

Well here it is below. But it’s the same outline of a plan he released in September (maybe earlier than that). Where’s the plan?? This was re-released yesterday, 5/17/12, by the Asheville Citizen-Times as a press release of an unveiling of Vance’s jobs plan. It’s the same outline he has had on his website since the beginning of the campaign. I’ll ask again, where’s the plan? Why did he tell me on the conference call, in front of many witnesses, it was done and that he would release it?? Is this the kind of run-around candidate you want “representing” you in Washington? Continue reading

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Vance, Meadows, iCaucus conference call

Vance has self-funded his campaign, mortgaged his house, and says he’s not going to ask anyone for money. I asked Vance if he had another $1 million to $1.2 million to fully fund his campaign? He said “This election is not about defeating Hayden Roger’s! It’s about America!” To which the phone call erupted in “YES IT IS ABOUT BEATING HAYDEN!” We tried to make Vance understand that if you can’t get elected first, then you can’t help America. He seemed too angry to hear us.

After the call, I wondered about his level of accountability if he should take office. I wondered if he will be transparent in office, or will he block questions. If questions about campaign positions and campaign finances sends Vance over the edge now, what will his attitude be in office when he must participate in monthly iCaucus conference calls about pending and passed legislation? If recent behavior is any indication of future behavior, I’m not sure he will be as accountable once in office as we hope. Continue reading

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Election Results for 2012 Primary, May 8th, revised

Here is how the statewide vote and Caldwell County vote compared. Our county carried a voting punch through the state and proves we are active and engaged in NC, and a leader in western NC. Continue reading

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Election Results for 2012 Primary, May 8th

Here is how the statewide vote and Caldwell County vote compared. Our county carried a voting punch through the state and proves we are active and engaged in NC, and a leader in western NC. Continue reading

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MEETINGS in May 17, 22, 29

5/17 – Caldwell TEA Party regular meeting, THURSDAY, 7pm at the Library. Re-cap the election, share numbers, what did/didn’t work, how was YOUR experience at the polls?, share with others about how easy it is, and get ready for July 17th run-off election.

5/22 – Caldwell TEA Party regular meeting, Tuesday, 7pm at the Library. Tentative: US House candidates Meadows and Patterson will square off.

5/29 – Caldwell TEA Party regular meeting, Tuesday, 7pm at the Library. Another pair of run-off candidates to be announced. Continue reading

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MEETING tonight, 5/3, 7pm

5/3 – Caldwell TEA Party VOLUNTEER MEETING at 7pm. I will have a list of all the polling places for May 8th, so we can plan where to have people for the day. Election day is from 6:30am-7:30pm, and I can use anyone for any amount of time – 30-minutes to the full 13-hours. It’s fun and you might see all your neighbors at the poll. Please some out and help on Tuesday. This is a our best opportunity to have your favorite candidate on ballot in November. Continue reading

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VOTER GUIDE ready for viewing

Click here VOTER GUIDE v5

There are still a few unanswered questions, that I will fill in as soon as I can. Please share with friends, family and co-workers. Check back often for updates.

PLEASE LOOK AT THIS PAGE, TOO! There is far more information on each of the candidates here, than I could include in a single sheet voter guide. Full candidate info: http://caldwellteaparty.org/candidates/ Continue reading

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