A Swedish broadcaster has released a previously unseen film clip showing the release of John McCain to the U.S. military in Hanoi in 1973.
Monday Sept 8th
7:30 - 8:30am - Pat McCory in Madison County
10:00am - 12:00pm - Citizens Speak with Don Yelton (call in repeat)
3:00pm - 4:40pm - Town Hall meeting in Hendersonville with Congressional Candidate Carl Mumpower
4:00pm - 4:30 - Shuler a Hypocrite? You decide…
Tuesday Sept 9th
7:30pm - 9:30pm - Citizen Speaks LIVE - (call in program with Don Yelton)
9:30pm - 10:00pm - We Listen We Learn GOP County Tour (NEW) filmed in Fairview
Wednesday Sept 10th
12:30am - 1:30am - Town Hall meeting in Hendersonville with Congressional Candidate Carl Mumpower
2:00pm - 3:30pm - Town Hall meeting in Haywood County with Congressional Candidate Carl Mumpower
Thursday Sept 11th
7:30pm - 8:30pm - Town Hall meeting in Haywood County with Congressional Candidate Carl Mumpower
Friday Sept 12th
9:00am - 9:30am - “ICE” comes to Buncombe County”
10:00am - 11:00am - Town Hall meeting in Haywood County with Congressional Candidate Carl Mumpower
1:30pm - 2:00pm - “ICE” comes to Buncombe County
10:30pm - 11:00pm - Shuler a Hypocrite? You decide…
Saturday Sept 13th
5:00am - 7:00am - Citizens Speak with Don Yelton call in repeat
2:00pm - 2:30pm - Shuler a Hypocrite? You decide…
3:00pm - 4:00pm - We Listen We Learn GOP County wide tour (Fairview)
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 by side, you can call his campaign office at (828) 348-0414.
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.
To keep up with what’s going on at the 2008 GOP Convention, visit www.GOPConvention2008.com.
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 is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration and has a record of delivering on the change and reform that we need in Washington.
Governor Palin has challenged the influence of the big oil companies while fighting for the development of new energy resources. She leads a state that matters to every one of us — Alaska has significant energy resources and she has been a leader in the fight to make America energy independent.
In Alaska, Governor Palin challenged a corrupt system and passed a landmark ethics reform bill. She has actually used her veto and cut budgetary spending. She put a stop to the “bridge to nowhere” that would have cost taxpayers $400 million dollars.
As the head of Alaska’s National Guard and as the mother of a soldier herself, Governor Palin understands what it takes to lead our nation and she understands the importance of supporting our troops.
Governor Palin has the record of reform and bipartisanship that others can only speak of. Her experience in shaking up the status quo is exactly what is needed in Washington today.
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.
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 is very interesting and informative.
Session 2 (Dr. Johnson appears at 23 minutes)
Session 3 (Dr. Johnson appears at 1 hour and 9 minutes)
Our Chairman continues to speak passionately and eloquently about our Republican principles and is keeping Buncombe County in the public eye!
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, Mike Fryar, Ron McKee, and Don Yelton, Commission Chairman Nathan Ramsey (up for re-election), and candidate for NC Senate RL Clark.
Education was a major topic of concern, both from the perspective of parents as well as a teacher. Jobs, illegal immigration, taxes, over-regulation, and transparency in government were also discussed at length.
Candidates enjoyed hearing from the public and the citizens seemed to appreciate being heard by our future representatives. One point on which everyone agreed enthusiastically was that the County Commissioners should continue these “Listening Meetings” throughout the county even after they get elected. Our Republican candidates pledge to do just that.
We Listen We Learn County Tour is coming to your area. Check out the full schedule and join us!
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 Ramsey, currently serving as Commission Chairman, is also up for re-election.
Fryar is a lifelong Republican who has served on his neighborhood’s homeowners’ association board for the last seven years, during which time he served as president for three consecutive terms. He also played a major role in the “Let Asheville Vote” petition drive, which forced the Asheville City Council to put their decision to return to partisan elections to a referendum vote. He has been an outspoken critic of zoning, annexation, high taxes, and other issues at both the city and county level.
“I’ve always worked hard for the people of Buncombe County and I will continue to work hard to earn the public’s support,” Fryar said after the meeting. “I look forward to serving all the people of Buncombe County, regardless of political affiliation.”
The other Republican candidates were in attendance on Monday, all enthusiastically expressing support for the committee’s choice and pledging to work together with Fryar in order to bring principled, responsible government back to Buncombe County.
Dr. Timothy Johnson, Chairman of the Buncombe County Republican Party, was pleased with the outcome of the proceedings. “The energy in the room tonight tells me that we have exciting candidates and a winning ticket,” said Johnson. “Mike Fryar offers a wealth of knowledge about the needs of our community. I am confident his message will resonate with voters.”
Fryar will join the other county candidates in an already planned series of public events, which they are calling the “We Listen We Learn County Tour.” The candidates will visit the communities of Leicester, Fairview, Swannanoa, West Asheville, Skyland, and North Asheville to give voters an opportunity to ask questions and express their concerns.
[Photo by Max Cooper]
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 of the Europeans and he is very fearful for the damage that will result to our great country. If Paul Purdue is elected, I am confident that he will be a strong voice willing to do what is right in our State Legislature. He will work hard and do his best.”
Former NC House Representative, John Rhodes, endorsed Purdue’s candidacy earlier in July, stating, “I heartily endorse Paul Purdue, currently running for the North Carolina House District 115 in the Fairview area near Asheville. I do so because he has the candid, can do spirit and is in my estimation an honest and forthright man. He is willing to stand up to the corruption and fight for his district, his neighbors and this state as a whole. He will do what is right for the people, not just what is politically expedient.”
Paul Purdue’s most recent endorsement comes from the Buncombe County Action Club, who stated in a letter to the candidate, “Your personal experience and broad research background of the total immigration issue in North Carolina will bring you to be the most knowledgeable in the North Carolina House of Representatives when you are elected.”
To read the full endorsements, visit Paul Purdue’s campaign website.
