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    Tag:  election 2008

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    GOP decries vandalism of Patton Ave. billboard

    Posted on November 3, 2008November 3, 2008 by David Forbes

    At a press conference today, Buncombe County Republican officials and activists criticized the defacing of a “Vote Republican” billboard, which was spray-painted with “Drop bombs on families!!!?”

    6.0 K views53Community News

    Tuesday is Election Day; If you’re voting …

    Posted on November 3, 2008November 3, 2008 by David Forbes

    The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters must vote at their polling place, which can be located here.

    911 views+Community News

    Buncombe County Commission­ers will meet on Election Day

    Posted on November 3, 2008November 3, 2008 by David Forbes

    Yes, Virginia, there is a Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting tomorrow. It’s a formidable one too: while most eyes will be on the polls, the board will vote on a controversial rezoning, appointments to the powerful county planning board and a plan to borrow upwards of $37 million to fund capital projects.

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    Edgy Mama: Voting with kids, the real mavericks

    Posted on November 3, 2008November 3, 2008 by Anne Fitten Glenn

    I love taking my kids to vote with me. It’s the time in my life when I feel most American — when I’m a small but possibly significant cog in the slow-turning wheel of democracy. And I want to share that feeling of historic significance with my kids.

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    Mumpower, Shuler trade barbs in radio debate

    Posted on October 31, 2008October 31, 2008 by Hal L. Millard

    It likely will be the only debate between Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler and Republican challenger Carl Mumpower, but the showdown that took place Oct. 30 on WWNC-570 AM was a doozy, with Mumpower labeling Shuler a “socialist,” and Shuler calling Mumpower a “polarizing figure” ill-suited to be an effective congressman for the 11th District.

    1.8 K views9Community News

    Early voting hours extended to 5 p.m. Saturday

    Posted on October 31, 2008October 31, 2008 by David Forbes

    Due to record voter turnout, the Buncombe County Board of Elections has extended voting hours on the final day of the early voting period. Voters can now register and cast a ballot at the 15 early voting locations until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.

    1.1 K views+Community News

    Buncombe Board of Elections dismisses GOP complaints in 2-1 vote

    Posted on October 29, 2008October 29, 2008 by David Forbes

    Citing a lack of evidence, the Buncombe County Board of Elections voted 2-1 in a tense meeting this afternoon to dismiss complaints by the Buncombe County Republican Party that election law was violated when James Taylor concert tickets were given away at three polling locations.

    1.7 K views6Community News

    Shultz to hold ‘town hall’ meeting Wednesday

    Posted on October 28, 2008October 28, 2008 by Jason Sandford

    Progressive radio talk show host Ed Schultz will tape his show during a “town hall” meeting Wednesday night at Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

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    Countdown to the Shuler/Mum­power debate begins now

    Posted on October 28, 2008October 28, 2008 by Hal L. Millard

    Republican congressional candidate Carl Mumpower will appear live today (Oct. 28) on WWNC-570 AM with Take a Stand! radio host Matt Mittan, in a discussion that will serve as a warmup for a scheduled debate later this week between Mumpower and incumbent Rep. Heath Shuler.

    2.1 K views12Community News

    Asheville’­s attack of the zombies

    Posted on October 27, 2008October 27, 2008 by Jason Sandford

    Like a scene out of a Romero scare-fest, the undead emerged from the darkness. They jolted through downtown streets. They screamed for brains. And then a rogue element of Asheville’s zombie horde descended upon the Asheville Civic Center and staged a political protest the likes of which the city has never seen.

    2.6 K views7Community News

    WNC manufactur­ers denounce Mumpower’s Congressio­nal bid, immigratio­n stance

    Posted on October 27, 2008October 27, 2008 by Brian Postelle

    Citing the Asheville City Council member’s “entrenched” stance on immigration and hiring practices, the board of the Manufacturer’s Executive Association has announced it will not support Carl Mumpower’s bid for Congress.

    2.4 K views17Community News

    Palin in Asheville: Promises tax cuts, attacks Obama as “wealth-spreader”

    Posted on October 26, 2008October 26, 2008 by David Forbes

    Thousands of people crowded the Asheville Civic Center arena to attend Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin‘s rally tonight

    2.9 K views27Community News

    Getting out the vote, one child at a time

    Posted on October 26, 2008October 26, 2008 by Jason Sandford

    By all indications, voter turnout at local polling places is strong this presidential election year, and that includes a voting bloc candidates sometimes dismiss — the pre-school set.

    1.2 K views+Community News

    Sunday Palin rally live blog here

    Posted on October 26, 2008October 26, 2008 by Jason Sandford

    The Mountain Xpress will bring you updates throughout the day Sunday on the Sarah Palin rally at the Asheville Civic Center.

    1.0 K views1Community News

    Palin in Asheville? You betcha

    Posted on October 24, 2008October 24, 2008 by Jon Elliston

    The Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate is slated to appear at the Asheville Civic Center this Sunday, according to the Buncombe GOP

    4.6 K views69Community News

    Buncombe County GOP alleges election violations

    Posted on October 23, 2008October 23, 2008 by David Forbes

    The Buncombe County Republican Party will submit complaints alleging that election law was violated when James Taylor concert tickets were given away “at several polling locations,” according to a statement issued this afternoon.

    1.6 K views6Community News
    The Xpress Voter Guide

    The Xpress Voter Guide

    Posted on October 22, 2008October 22, 2008 by Jon Elliston

    Election Day is Nov. 4, but some of the people have already spoken. With the advent and increasing popularity of early voting—which began Oct. 16 this year in North Carolina and runs through Saturday, Nov. 1—a growing number of Xpress readers have asked that we publish our Voter Guide earlier, to accommodate those folks who […]

    1.1 K views+Community News
    Odd man out in Congressional race

    Odd man out in Congressio­nal race

    Posted on October 22, 2008June 20, 2014 by Hal L. Millard

    This Mr. Smith most likely will not be going to Washington. And Keith Smith is cool with that. Such are the perils of being an little-known Libertarian candidate for Congress in a race for the 11th District seat held by a rich former football player (Heath Shuler) and challenged by a maverick Republican who has […]

    1.1 K views1Community NewsNews

    14,000+ new voters in Buncombe; 98 percent Dems or unaffiliat­ed

    Posted on October 21, 2008October 21, 2008 by David Forbes

    According to statistics released by the Buncombe County Board of Elections, 14,415 new voters have registered since early February. The vast majority (98 percent) of the new voters are registered as Democrats (7,355) or unaffiliated (6,765). The number of registered Republicans stayed roughly the same, going up by 186 new voters.

    8.9 K views75Community News

    Xpress-rated: Video sneak peek at the Oct. 22 issue

    Posted on October 20, 2008October 20, 2008 by Jason Sandford

    Here’s a sneak preview of the Oct. 22 edition of the Mountain Xpress, which features our 2008 Voter Guide.

    917 views1Community News

    Tickets gone for James Taylor’s free concert

    Posted on October 17, 2008October 17, 2008 by Alli Marshall

    Folk-singer James Taylor plays a series of free concerts (with an Asheville stop) to support Barack Obama’s campaign. Asheville tickets are gone.

    2.4 K views14Art News
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