“In so doing, Jasmine Beach-Ferrara will represent us in the 11th Congressional District and Cheri Beasley will represent us in the U.S. Senate because freedom of choice is key to a thriving democracy.”
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Letter: Choice rally offers self-defeating option
“The core of any democracy is participation by we the people in stating our preferences through the ballot box.”
Letter: Cawthorn’s inspiring story could encourage others
“This inspiring story could encourage people to achieve great things and to rise and overcome your limitations for success.”
Cawthorn talks business recovery, COVID-19 relief
At a Jan. 29 meeting of the Council of Independent Business Owners, Cawthorn told attendees that his goal is to divert as much federal spending to the region as possible to get residents back to work.
In 2020, readers sounded off about politics, COVID-19, race and more
“What issues did Xpress readers feel passionate enough about to write letters to the editor or commentaries during a year that promises to go down in history?”
U.S. House race gets expensive
The money faucet is open in the race to represent Western North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. Republican candidate Madison Cawthorn has raised more than Democratic candidate Moe Davis, but Cawthorn’s campaign has also spent heavily to bring those dollars in. As of Sept. 30, Davis had more cash on hand than his opponent.
Letter: Davis offers multiple contradictions
“Moe Davis has repeatedly told people to ‘look at his record.’ Let’s do just that.”
Letter: Vote for candidates who will fight for WNC residents
“We don’t want elected officials who are going to serve or give allegiance to campaign donors, corporate lobbyists, the whims and fancies of people they admire, their friends in high places or political bosses.”
Letter: Put trust in Davis’ experience and maturity
“Let’s send someone to Congress whose career reflects significant education, training, relevant work experience — and maturity.”
Letter: We don’t need Cawthorn’s nonsense
“He’s supposed to be running to represent us, not Trump, and has zero knowledge of the needs of the people of Western North Carolina.”
Candidates for 11th Congressional District meet in first debates
The race to represent Western North Carolina in Congress got a lot more real on Sept. 4 and 5, when Republican Madison Cawthorn and Democrat Moe Davis met for the first time in a public debate. Personal attacks were the order of both evenings as the candidates sought to gain an advantage in the tight contest and generate sound bites for campaign ads.
Video: Cawthorn, Davis debate Sept. 4
Tonight’s the night! For the first time, the major-party candidates for WNC’s open congressional seat will meet to debate the issues. The event is hosted by Western Carolina University’s Biltmore Park instructional site and sponsored by Blue Ridge Public Radio, Smoky Mountain News and Mountain Xpress. Details for the event livestream and live updates here.
WNC’s congressional seat may truly be in play this year
The contest to represent Western North Carolina in the U.S. House features candidates from different generations with different backgrounds and very different ideas about what needs to happen next in Washington. The main thing Republican Madison Cawthorn and Democrat Morris “Moe” Davis might have in common is they have spent time in the national spotlight, albeit for very different reasons.
Letter: Davis will bring honesty and integrity to Congress
“[T]he residents of the 11th District deserve someone who will put the integrity of the U.S. Constitution and the interests of the people of Western North Carolina first.”
Letter: Davis has demonstrated integrity, patriotism
“Mr. Davis, a retired Air Force colonel with numerous military honors, demonstrated his integrity as well as his patriotism when he resigned his position as chief prosecutor at Guantanamo rather than agree to use torture-based evidence.”
Man of the hour: The rise of Mark Meadows
“Oddly enough, the future of the Republican stranglehold on North Carolina and the nation can be glimpsed through Meadows and the 11th District.”
Parsing the R-word: The Gospel According to Jerry
“I was shocked and dismayed by the optics when, while watching the Michael Cohen congressional hearing, Mark Meadows, our own 11th District representative, paraded an African-American lady before the assemblage like a life-size cardboard cutout.”
Letter: Support Price, the alternative to Meadows
“Because of these and many more of Mark Meadows’ positions that my wife and I disagree with, we are actively supporting the alternative for the 11th Congressional District, Democrat Phillip Price.”
Letter: WNC needs a check on Trump in Congress
“N.C. 11 must elect Phillip Price and other Democrats as a check on presidential power before Trump does any more damage to our great nation.”
WNC House of Representatives primary results finalize fall battles
N.C.’s tenth and eleventh congressional district primary results finalize fall races with McHenry and Meadows maneuvering to defend their seats.
Letter: Price is the only candidate who can beat Meadows
“Having lived here for his entire adult life — 30-plus years — and working all over the 16 counties taking down barns and farmhouses to make the lumber into furniture and wood panels for new homes, Mr. Price gets us because he is definitely one of us.”
