http://www.buncombegop.org Moving Forward Without Forgetting Our Past Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psQFLjYLuuk] Congressman Heath Shuler, after cutting short a speaking engagement in Woodfin and canceling a Q&A session, refuses to respond to or even acknowledge Space Mountain Productions questions about debating congressional candidate, Dr. Carl Mumpower. To respectfully request that Shuler participate in a debate so that you can compare the candidates side ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/09/05/mumpowers-opponent-runs-from-debate-question/ Our BCGOP Chairman, Dr. Timothy Johnson, as well as long-time activist and Party member Bill Lack, are in Minneapoli-Saint Paul for the 2008 Republican National Convention. A news website called ScrappleFace interviewed Tim about why he's a Republican and various other topics. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ4TNfhhrgg] To keep up with what's going on at ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/09/01/chairman-johnson-at-2008-gop-convention/ The McCain campaign released the following press release today announcing his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain today announced that he has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate and to serve as his vice president. Governor Palin ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/29/sarah-palin-to-be-mccains-vp/ WLOS interviewed our Chairman, Dr. Timothy Johnson, about Obama's push in Western North Carolina. Dr. Johnson kept the focus on our local candidates, pointing out that "People are upset. And they are upset at all levels. Not just at the federal level." Watch the story online on the WLOS website. http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/26/bcgop-chairman-bring-focus-to-local-election/ Our Chairman, Dr. Timothy Johnson, participated as a panelist at the Black Republican Forum in New York City earlier this month. This forum has been broadcast on CSPAN-2. Dr. Johnson appears in "Session 2" and "Session 3". We highly recommend that you watch the entire broadcast because it ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/22/bcgop-chairman-on-cspan/ Yesterday evening at the Leicester Library, our local Republican candidates listened as citizens of various political affiliations came together to express their concerns about our community. This was the first stop on the We Listen We Learn County Tour. Participating in last night's discussion were County Commissioner candidates John Carroll, ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/21/gop-candidates-listen-to-concerned-citizens-in-leicester/ In a closed meeting on Monday night, the Buncombe County Republican Party Executive Committee chose a new candidate for County Commissioner, to replace Joe Dunn's slot on the ballot. Mike Fryar will now be running on the Republican ticket along with John Carroll, Ron McKee, and Don Yelton. Nathan ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/18/mike-fryar-selected-to-run-for-county-commissioner/ Paul Purdue, candidate for NC House, District 115, picked up 3 new endorsements in recent weeks. Chairman of the Buncombe County Commission Nathan Ramsey, up for re-election himself, endorsed Purdue in a written letter, stating "Like myself, he believes that our state and nation are headed down the path ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/14/paul-purdue-picks-up-new-endorsements/ Mason Weaver, well-known author, personal development trainer, and motivational speaker is the latest to join what is shaping up to be an all-star lineup at the "Black Republicans: Reclaiming Our Place" event to be held on Saturday, August 23rd, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 47 Eagle Street. A ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/13/nationally-recognized-author-and-speaker-to-join-black-republicans-event-in-asheville/ Local Republican candidates will visit six area communities within Buncombe County on what has been dubbed the "We Listen We Learn" County Tour. The first stop will be the Leicester Public Library on August 20 at 7p.m., followed by stops in August and September at Fairview, West Asheville, Skyland, Swannanoa, ... http://www.buncombegop.org/blog/2008/08/11/buncombe-gop-to-host-we-listen-we-learn-county-tour-for-local-candidates/