After months of denying speculation that he wouldn't seek another term in Congress, Rep. Heath Shuler reversed course Feb. 1, saying he’ll retire from office when his term ends in January. “I have always said family comes first, and I never intended to be a career politician,” the Democrat said in an email statement. “I […]
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Water and politics mix at CIBO issues breakfast
Water was the hot topic at this month’s CIBO issues breakfast, where attorney Bob Long spoke. (photo by Max Cooper).
Why Mark Meadows is running for Congress in NC11
As part of our election 2012 coverage, Xpress will feature audio interviews with candidates to explain in their own words why they are running. Jackson County businessman Mark Meadows is running for congress in the 11th District.
The national election begins locally
Gen. William T. Sherman wrote to encourage his friend, Gen. U.S. Grant, saying that Grant’s “chief characteristic is the simple faith in success.” For example, Grant arrived in besieged Chattanooga after the Union defeat at Chickamauga, replaced the general in command and set out to remove Confederates from mountains around and lift the siege. And […]
Buncombe Young Democrats host job fair for campaign workers
2012 promises to be a busy year in elections at all levels and local Democrats want to make sure people don’t overlook local races.
It’s either voter identification or voter fraud
There are many among us who are complaining that our citizens are either incapable or unable to get a voter identification card. I believe those who are saying no to the voter identification bill are short-changing the knowledge and abilities of our citizenry who elected our public officials. If they are incapable of getting a […]
A council of Mumpowers
I was thrilled to read that Carl Mumpower intends to endorse a liberal slate of candidates in the 2012 state and federal elections [“Mountain ‘X’ Should Change Its Name to Mountain ‘L,’” Oct. 12 Xpress]. Of course he's right. There are far too few liberals in almost every area of elected representation throughout the U.S., […]
Charlotte will host 2012 Democratic convention
Charlotte, just two hours from Asheville, will host the Democratic Party’s 2012 presidential convention.