Kudos to Nelda Holder for her column on home rule, pointing out how the N.C. Democratic Party is merely getting a taste of its own medicine [“You Say Po-tay-to,” June 22 Xpress]. Her departure from Mountain Xpress editorial power has been a huge loss. Home rule is a big part of the reason I left […]
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Signed, “An Angry Teacher”
It is only decency that prevents me from using colorful metaphors to describe our state legislature’s assault on education and the environment while having the audacity to give themselves some hefty pay raises! Despite the veto of the recent budget proposal by the governor, the Republican-run legislature (along with some foolish Democrats) has succeeded in […]
In response to the MoveOn.org “Defend the American Dream” rally
I'm not a Republican or a Democrat; I just want to ask MoveOn.org how long it plans to contribute to America's great divide? Regarding recent budget-cut proposals, or "Republican attacks" as you called them in your recent "Defend the American Dream" campaign, I'm certain that there are errors in whatever cutbacks the Republicans have put […]
Greetings, N.C. League of Municipalities
I live in Asheville, and I have a couple of questions for the North Carolina League of Municipalities. The N.C. League website states, "we believe that a complete stop on all city-initiated annexations across the state is not a necessary or appropriate way to address annexation." When you say "city-initiated annexations," are you really referring […]
Charlotte will host 2012 Democratic convention
Charlotte, just two hours from Asheville, will host the Democratic Party’s 2012 presidential convention.
President Clinton coming to Asheville on Thursday
Congressman Heath Shuler will welcome President Clinton to Western North Carolina for a rally in downtown Asheville’s City County Plaza on Thursday. Clinton is traveling to Western North Carolina in support of Congressman Shuler, who is running for re-election in North Carolina’s 11th District.
Democrats stage downtown rally & march urging early voting
Nearly 100 people gathered at Pack Square this morning for a rally urging citizens to participate in early voting and to support the Democratic slate of candidates. Congressman Heath Shuler was on hand to address the enthusiastic crowd. Pictured here is Rep. Patsy Keever, who led a march to the Buncombe County Training Center at 199 College Street, the site of an early voting location. Slideshow after the jump. Photos by Michael Muller
Behind the scenes video preview: Shuler, Miller to discuss positions live tonight on WLOS
In a live broadcast expected to reach nearly 100,000 voters tonight, Oct. 14, in the 11th District, incumbent Congressman Heath Shuler and his Republican challenger Jeff Miller will appear together on WLOS in an informal “sit down” with news anchor Russ Bowen. Xpress reporters Michael Muller and Jake Frankel visited the WLOS studios last night for a behind-the-scenes video tour of the studio and to get a preview of the big event.
Steny Hoyer, U.S. House majority leader, to speak at Vance-Aycock Dinner
The 50th Vance-Aycock fundraising dinner for state Democrats will host U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Oct. 9, at Asheville’s Grove Park Inn.
David Young runs for NC Democratic Party Chair
Former Buncombe County Commissioner David Young has been tapped by Gov. Bev Perdue to throw his hat in the ring in the race for the chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party and he’s got some powerful backing.
Vandals hit Buncombe Dems’ headquarters to protest “oil drilling and war” **UPDATED 5:15 p.m.**
The Buncombe County Democratic Headquarters was vandalized last night, and Xpress has received an e-mail from a group taking credit for it.
After election night: what’s next?
With primary results in, local pundits and political leaders ponder the future.
A feminine warrior
After weeks of toiling on Hillary Clinton‘s behalf, Arden resident Stan Safian saw the stars beginning to align for her last week. Clinton edged past opponent Barack Obama by nearly 10 points in the Pennsylvania primary, a contest pundits were calling a must-win for the New York senator. The next day, Hillary’s friend Ann Jordan, […]