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    Tag:  nc10

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    WNC congressmen earn low environmental scores

    WNC congressme­n earn low environmen­tal scores

    Posted on February 11, 2014April 28, 2014 by Jake Frankel

    The League of Conservation Voters released its National Environmental Scorecard Feb. 11, giving local congressmen Patrick McHenry and Mark Meadows some of the lowest scores in the country.

    3.4 K views+Community NewsEnvironmentLocal GovernmentNewsPolitics & Elections
    Meadows nay, McHenry yay: WNC Congressmen split on raising debt ceiling, reopening government

    Meadows nay, McHenry yay: WNC Congressme­n split on raising debt ceiling, reopening government

    Posted on October 17, 2013April 28, 2014 by Jake Frankel

    In an important Oct. 16 vote, Buncombe County’s Republican congressmen split over whether to reopen the government and avoid defaulting on the nation’s debt.

    2.8 K views5Community NewsPolitics & Elections

    Asheville Obamacare advocates criticize McHenry as ‘flip-flopper’

    Posted on September 26, 2013September 26, 2013 by Jake Frankel

    Rep. Patrick McHenry’s vote to tie federal government operations to a bill that defunds the Affordable Care Act is catching heat from local activists.

    2.3 K views+Community News

    McHenry grilled at local town hall

    Posted on August 8, 2013August 8, 2013 by Jake Frankel

    More than 200 people showed up Aug. 7 for Rep. Patrick McHenry’s first-ever Buncombe County town hall. Attendees asked pointed questions about his positions on health care and a variety of other issues.

    2.9 K views5Community News

    Critics, supporters mobilize for McHenry town hall in Swannanoa

    Posted on August 6, 2013August 6, 2013 by Jake Frankel

    Congressman Patrick McHenry will hold an Aug. 7 town hall meeting in Swannanoa to give an update on his recent legislative activities and hear from constituents.

    1.7 K views+Community News

    McHenry won’t run for U.S. senate, will seek another term in House

    Posted on April 11, 2013April 11, 2013 by Jake Frankel

    Despite poll numbers fueling speculation that he might run for U.S. Senate next year against Sen. Kay Hagan, Rep. Patrick McHenry says he’ll seek another term in the U.S. House representing Western North Carolina’s 10th District.

    2.4 K views+Community News

    McHenry opens Buncombe County office

    Posted on January 31, 2013January 31, 2013 by Jake Frankel

    Keeping a campaign promise to have a physical presence in Buncombe County, newly reelected Rep. Patrick McHenry opened a district office Jan. 30 in Black Mountain.

    3.0 K views2Community News

    McHenry selected to lead national GOP recruitmen­t efforts

    Posted on January 18, 2013January 18, 2013 by Jake Frankel

    Rep. Patrick McHenry will play a major role in national Republican efforts to build and maintain the party’s majority in the U.S. House.

    2.3 K views1Community News
    Tabling the issues: Tracing the connection between Asheville food and politics

    Tabling the issues: Tracing the connection between Asheville food and politics

    Posted on October 30, 2012October 30, 2012 by Emily Patrick

    2.0 K views+Food News

    Candidate questionna­ire: 10th District congressio­nal candidates McHenry, Keever

    Posted on October 24, 2012October 24, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    This post features responses to the Xpress questionnaire from candidates vying to represent the 10th Congressional District, which includes most of Asheville. Democrat Patsy Keever is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry.

    2.0 K views+Community News

    Rule change: Keever, McHenry test redrawn congressio­nal district’s mettle

    Posted on October 21, 2012October 21, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    A look at the 10th District congressional race between Republican incumbent Patrick McHenry and Democratic challenger Patsy Keever.

    2.5 K views+Community News

    The money conundrum: Campaign finance and local elections

    Posted on September 18, 2012September 18, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    Sometimes the money behind the political marketing says as much about a given race as the ads themselves, offering insights into candidates’ views — not to mention their chances of winning.

    3.5 K views3Community News
    The Campaign Trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    The Campaign Trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    Posted on September 15, 2012September 15, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    A roundup of some of this week’s local political news: The 11th District candidates held their first debate, several General Assembly candidates touted endorsements, and much more.

    1.7 K views+Community News
    The Campaign Trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    The Campaign Trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    Posted on August 25, 2012August 25, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    A round up of some of this week’s local political news: McHenry and Keever battle over Medicare but agree on beer. Meadows heads to Tampa but Rogers slams him over education policy. The battle continues over N.C. House District 116. And the Buncombe County commission race gets personal over personnel.

    3.7 K views9Community News
    The campaign trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    The campaign trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    Posted on August 18, 2012August 18, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    A roundup of some of this week’s local political news: Congressional candidates get swept in to national debate over entitlements; Asheville City Council puts water system referendum on ballot; local tea party group garners national attention and more.

    3.6 K views10Community News

    Keever and McHenry spar over Social Security, Medicare

    Posted on August 15, 2012August 15, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    In an Aug. 14 event billed as her general election kickoff, Democrat Patsy Keever sought to portray her Republican opponent, incumbent Rep. Patrick McHenry, as an extremist, highlighting their differing views on Social Security and Medicare.

    2.3 K views+Community News
    The campaign trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    The campaign trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    Posted on July 28, 2012July 28, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    A roundup of recent news in local politics: Tim Moffitt had a big week; Patrick McHenry is out-fundraising Keever; and much more.

    2.5 K views4Community News

    McHenry amasses huge financial advantage over Keever

    Posted on July 24, 2012July 24, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    In this year’s race for the 10th Congressional District seat, incumbent Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry has gained an enormous financial advantage over Democratic challenger Patsy Keever.

    2.8 K views1Community News
    The campaign trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    The campaign trail: A look at what happened this week in local politics

    Posted on July 21, 2012July 21, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    It was another busy week in local politics: Mark Meadows won the 11th District GOP runoff election, gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory and Jeb Bush stumped in Asheville, and much more.

    1.9 K views+Community News
    The campaign trail: WNC congressional races heat up

    The campaign trail: WNC congressio­nal races heat up

    Posted on July 14, 2012July 14, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    It was a busy week on the campaign trail, with 11th District Republican candidates Mark Meadows and Vance Patterson locking horns ahead of their July 17 runoff contest and 10th District Democrat Patsy Keever on the defensive over her statements on President Barack Obama.

    1.8 K views+Community News

    LIVE: Matt Mittan interviews Patsy Keever

    Posted on July 13, 2012July 13, 2012 by Jake Frankel

    Talk radio host Matt Mittan is interviewing Democratic Statehouse Rep. and 10th District Congressional candidate Patsy Keever July 13 between 4 and 5 p.m.

    1.8 K views+Community News
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