Archive for Local Politics
Should we endorse Keever or Goforth in NC House race?
Posted by: | CommentsWNC for Change wants to hear from you regarding a local race between two Democratic candidates—Patsy Keever and Bruce Goforth—for the North Carolina House of Representatives District 115 seat. Do you think we should endorse one of these two candidates?
District 115 is comprised of portions of east Asheville, Fairview, Swannanoa, Black Mountain and other areas in Buncombe County. But even if you don’t live and vote in this district, you can still help us make a decision.
To make your voice heard, please answer the questions below.
- Do you want WNC for Change to endorse either Bruce Goforth or Patsy Keever in the NC House District 115 race for the Democratic nomination? Please answer yes or no.
- If yes, which of these two candidates do you want WNC for Change to endorse?
- Please briefly explain your choice (optional).
Since you have received this email, you can voice your opinion on this matter, but only members have a vote. If you’re not sure if you officially joined WNC for Change, you may reply to this message to find out.
Please note that we need to hear from you by midnight, Wednesday, April 14 for your vote to count.
Thanks in advance for your important input!
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Bruce Goforth’s website
Patsy Keever’s website
Candidate forum a big success!
Posted by: | CommentsA big thank you to everyone who helped organize and host our candidate forum. In addition, thanks to everyone who attended. We had approximately 50 folks there last night, and around 13 candidates had a chance to speak. Even though the evening’s program looked a lot different than we’d first envisioned, it was well received and provided an excellent opportunity for folks to learn more about our Democratic candidates. Our gratitude to all of y’all for making the event a success.
WNC for Change Candidate Forum Update
Posted by: | CommentsDue to a scheduling conflict, Rep. Bruce Goforth will not participate in the WNC for Change Candidate Forum tonight, April 1, 6:30 p.m., at the Buncombe County Democratic Headquarters.
Patsy Keever (who is opposing Goforth for the NC House 115 seat) along with other Democratic candidates for office will participate in a revised forum format. Each candidate will have the opportunity to speak briefly about his/her candidacy and answer questions from the moderator.
Candidates who have confirmed they will participate in the forum include:
- Sen. Martin Nesbit, NC Senate Majority Leader, candidate for reelection
- Sheriff Van Duncan, candidate for reelection as Buncombe County Sheriff
- Patsy Keever, candidate for NC House of Representatives District 115
- Aixa Wilson, candidate for U.S. House, 11th Congressional District
- Chris Dixon, candidate for NC House of Representatives District 48
- Rocky Owenby, candidate for Buncombe County Sheriff
- Eileen McMinn representing Elaine Marshall, candidate for U.S. Senate
- Patrick Rankin representing Rep. Bruce Goforth, candidate for reelection to NC House of Representatives
We hope to see you there!
WE SUPPORT PRESIDENT OBAMA
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MORE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
1. Contact our members of Congress every day and let them know what’s most important to you:
Congressman Heath Shuler (NC-11th Congressional District)
Senator Kay Hagan (NC)
Senator Richard Burr (NC)
Every day! Contact info is on the right >>>
2. Get involved with an activist organization. We’ve listed a few of them here:
Organizing for America
www.barackobama.com
MoveOn
www.moveon.org
Democracy for America
www.democracyforamerica.com
Emily’s List
www.emilyslist.org
Bold Progressives
www.boldprogressives.org
Health Care for America Now
www.healthcareforamericanow.org
Repower America
www.repoweramerica.org
NC Conservation Network
www.ncconservationnetwork.org
Just Economics
www.justeconomicswnc.org
AFL-CIO NC
www.aflcionc.org
League of Women Voters
www.ablwv.org
Coffee Party USA
www.coffeepartyusa.com
Did we miss your activist organization? Tell us about it in the comments section.
3. Turn off the TV and check out these sources of information:
The Huffington Post
www.huffingtonpost.com
OpenLeft
www.openleft.com
Daily Kos
www.dailykos.com
FiveThirtyEight
www.fivethirtyeight.com
BlueNC
www.bluenc.com
Scrutiny Hooligans
www.scrutinyhooligans.us
The White House
www.whitehouse.gov
Recovery.gov
www.recovery.gov
Did we miss your best source of information? Tell us about it in the comments section.
4. Serve in your community:
Serve.gov
www.serve.gov
Do Something
www.dosomething.org
United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County
www.unitedwayabc.org
Get answers to any question: Dial 2-1-1
5. Contribute your time and money to worthwhile causes:
MANNA Food Bank
www.mannafoodbank.org
Loving Food Resources
www.lovingfood.org
RAM: Remote Area Medical
www.ramusa.org
Read to Succeed: Providing free reading services to underachieving youth
juliejadkins@yahoo.com
Meals on Wheels Asheville and Buncombe County
www.mowabc.org
Have a suggestion for a worthwhile cause? Tell us about it in the comments section.
6. Get counted!
2010 Census
2010.census.gov
7. Keep your eyes on the prize
The election of President Barack Obama was Step One.
The real work of delivering the change we elected is Step Two and its taking place now.
Bruce Mulkey
President
WNC for Change
ps. And a big THANK YOU to all those that made our ad possible!
WNC for Change will host an Asheville City Council Candidates Forum.
Thurs, Sep 3
6:30pm
Hill St. Baptist Church
135 Hill St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Map: Click Here
CRITERIA
Our mission is to support local politics in-line with President Obama’s agenda. Our Board and Local Politics Committee created a questionnaire and invited all Asheville City Council official candidates to respond. After receiving the responses, our Board and Local Politics Committee reviewed each response and voted on whom to invite based on our mission.
Based on their responses, we have invited:
Cecil Bothwell – Website
Esther Manheimer – Website
Cesar Romero – Email
Gordon Smith – Website
Our Health Care Campaign Office NOW OPEN!
Posted by: | CommentsWNC for Change will have a Health Care campaign office open to the public.
Visit us to sign up for events, get information, make some calls, knock on doors, and learn how you can fight for health care reform.
LOCATION:
Mountain Java Coffeehouse
870 Merrimon Ave.
Asheville, NC 28804
Located in North Asheville. From I-240, take the Merrimon Ave. exit and turn right on Merrimon Ave. Proceed north for 2 miles. The coffeehouse is on the left after BB&T Bank.
HOURS:
Mon – Sat
2pm to 8pm
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Public Protest Rally for Health Care Reform NOW!
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Join local Obama supporters and special guest speakers for a public protest rally for Health Care reform. Read More→
