Grass Roots
North Carolina Political Victory Fund, P.O. Box 10684, Raleigh, NC 27605
919-664-8565,
www.grnc.org, GRNC Alert Hotline: (919) 562-4137
GRNC-PVF Alert
11-02-06:
Have
You Voted Yet?
GRNC recently
exceeded all goals by distributing 91,000 voter guides. If you have not received yours, you may
access it online at: http://grnc.org/remember_november/
This includes
75,000 mailed directly to individuals concerned with gun ownership within North
Carolina, 6,500 to dedicated activists for further distribution and a number to
45 gun shops across the state.
YOU CAN STILL HELP
There are still
a limited number of voting guides available for those who absolutely WILL
distribute them at the polls on November 7.
If you will do this, contact Paul Valone at pres@grnc.org.
As always,
GRNC-PVF needs money to pay for our highly effective radio spots and postcard
mailings. If you can help, you will
find a form and further instructions at the end of this message.
GRNC-PVF CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Note: Not all
races are included. The following are races in which: (1) A candidate has stood
out in defending gun rights and clearly deserves gun-owner support; or (2) Races
in which you can make a difference, either due to the district being a swing
district with a close race, or in which an incumbent (either pro-gun or
anti-gun) is vulnerable. All races for US House are included. GRNC star
evaluations follow recommended candidates.
For additional
information, please refer to GRNC’s “Remember in November” 2006 voter guide at http://grnc.org/remember_november/
US
HOUSE
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District 1: No recommendation. Butterfield (GRNC 0-star)
unopposed.
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District 2: MANSELL (R, ****)
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District 3: JONES (R, ****)
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District 4: ACUFF (R, ****) in seat currently occupied
by notoriously anti-gun David Price, whose wife runs North Carolinians “Against
Gun Violence.”
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District 5: FOXX (R, ****)
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District 6: COBLE (R, ****)
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District 7: DAVIS (R, ****). Incumbent McIntyre has a
mediocre 83% voting record, garnering 3 stars.
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District 8: HAYES (R, ****) who is consistently under
attack from national Democrats.
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District 9: MYRICK (R, ****)
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District 10: MCHENRY (R, ****) has been a consistent
and vocal gun rights supporter, with a perfect 100% voting record in both the
NC General Assembly and Congress.
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District 11: TAYLOR (R, ****) has been under attack by
national Democrats and faces opponent Shuler, who claims to be pro-gun but
failed to return GRNC’s candidate survey, giving a 0-star evaluation.
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District 12: FISHER (R, ***). She is not a standout
candidate, but faces anti-gun incumbent Mel Watt (0-star).
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District 13: ROBINSON (R, ****). Running against anti-gun
incumbent Brad Miller (0-star).
NC SUPREME COURT
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Chief Justice: DUKE (****) with perfect 100% survey, he
promises to defend the Constitution
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Wainwright Seat: CALABRIA (****), also with 100% survey
and stated devotion to Second Amendment.
NC SENATE
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ALLRAN (R-Catawba, Iredell, GRNC ****) incumbent with
100% voting record spanning many years.
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BERGER (R-Guilford,
Rockingham,
****) has assumed leadership in defending gun rights.
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BLAKE (R-Harnett,
Moore,
****)
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BLUST (R-Alexander,
Ashe, Watauga,
Wilkes,
****) for open seat previously occupied by Garwood.
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BROCK (R-Davie, Rowan,
****).
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HUNT (R-Wake, ****).
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PRESTON (R-Carteret,
Craven,
Pamlico,
****) former House rep with 96% vote record.
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SMITH (R-Johnston,
Wayne,
****) incumbent with 100% vote record facing 0-star challenger.
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WEBSTER (R-Alamance,
Caswell,
****) has been the most ardent gun rights defender in the General Assembly for
12 years.
NC HOUSE
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BOYLAN (R-Moore, ****) beat Richard Morgan in primary
and under siege by both a Republican and a Democrat who have filed as
“unaffiliated” candidates. Important race.
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CAPPS (R-Wake, ****) under siege by 0-star challenger
in swing district. Important race.
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CARPENTER (R-Haywood,
Jackson,
Macon, Swain,
****) former House rep with 100% vote record challenging anti-gun incumbent
Phil Haire (0-star) in swing district. Important race.
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CLEVELAND (R-Onslow, ****) incumbent who quickly
assumed a role as a gun rights leader, challenged by 0-star Democrat.
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DOLLAR (R-Wake, ****) incumbent with 100% vote record
challenged by 0-star Democrat
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GIBSON (D-Anson, Union,
****) incumbent who has sponsored legislation for GRNC and helped kill several
gun control bills, challenged by 0-star Republican.
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GILLESPIE (R-Burke, McDowell,
****) consistent gun rights supporter with 100% vote record challenged by
0-star Democrat.
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GULLEY (R-Mecklenburg, ****) incumbent with 100% survey
and voting record challenged by 0-star Democrat.
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HOLLO (R-Alexander, Catawba, ****) incumbent with 100%
voting record challenged by 2-star Democrat.
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LEWIS (R-Harnett, ****) incumbent with 100% voting
record challenged by 0-star Democrat.
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MOORE (R-Cleveland, ****) incumbent with 100% voting
record challenged by 0-star Democrat.
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PATE (R-Wayne, ****) incumbent with 100% voting record
challenged by 0-star Democrat. Important note: Early advance copies of the
Remember in November voter guide incorrectly listed Pate with only 2 stars.
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REED (R-Chatham,
Moore, Orange,
****) challenging powerful anti-gun incumbent Joe Hackney (0-star).
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ROSS (R-Wake, ****) challenging
anti-gun incumbent Grier Martin whose 0% vote record garnered 0-stars.
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STAM (R-Wake, ****) incumbent with 100% voting record
challenged by 3-star Democrat.
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STILLER (R-Brunswick, ****) incumbent with 100% voting
record challenged by 0-star Democrat.
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THOMAS (R-Buncombe, ****) 4-star vying against 0-star
for seat vacated by Wilma Sherrill.
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WARNER (R-Cumberland, ****) challenging
anti-gun incumbent Richard Glazier whose 60% vote record garnered 1-star.
Unopposed
candidates who deserve your support due to their consistent leadership on gun
issues:
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ALLRED (R-Alamance, ****)
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BARNHART (R-Cabarrus, ****)
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BLACKWOOD (R-Union, ****)
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BLUST (R-Guilford, ****)
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HILTON (R-Catawba, ****) has sponsored most of GRNC’s
bills and provided invaluable help.
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