Category Archives: US House

Ellmers, Fox, Burr and McHenry make the Dirty Air Villian list

Posted on September 12, 2012 by kmr

The NRCD announced its list of legislators who “Voted Dirty” today in a new effort to highlight which members of congress are heroes or villains when it comes to air quality protection. North Carolina Senator Richard Burr and Representatives Renee … Continue reading →

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Club for Growth drops $209K in NC-8

Posted on April 26, 2012 by kmr

Club for Growth adds to its TV time purchase for Scott Keadle in NC-8 Via the FEC: Committee: CLUB FOR GROWTH ACTION Club for Growth 2001 L St., NW, Ste. 600 Washington, DC 20036 Purpose of Expenditure: additional tv ad … Continue reading →

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American Foundations spends another $93K against Coble

Posted on April 25, 2012 by kmr

Technically it’s about half for George Holding and half anti-Paul Coble. Still, it’s getting to be a regular thing. Courtesy of the FEC: Committee: AMERICAN FOUNDATIONS COMMITTEE INC; THE Chris Mattola Consulting Inc 1382 Lafayette Street Cape May, New Jersey … Continue reading →

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Club for Growth makes major buy in NC-8

Posted on April 19, 2012 by kmr

Club for Growth gets into the NC-8 race on behalf of Scott Keadle putting 49K into mailings. Via the FEC: CLUB FOR GROWTH – C90009945 View Download FEC-779284 Form F5N – filed 04/19/2012 – 48 HOUR NOTICE 1. Supports Candidate: … Continue reading →

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Super PAC makes major buy in NC-13

Posted on April 14, 2012 by kmr

The Super PAC supporting George Holding that has been running ads against Paul Coble in the NC-13 GOP primary has made another major ad media buy. A filing late this week with the FEC shows that The American Foundations Committee … Continue reading →

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Rouzer’s contribution list packed with ag interests, lobbyists

Posted on October 23, 2011 by kmr

Johnston County State Senator David Rouzer is running for congress in NC-7 and hopes to unseat Democratic incumbent Mike McIntyre in a district redrawn to be a little more GOP friendly. Since he’s running for congress Rouzer is allowed to … Continue reading →

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Breaking down the NC congressional races

Posted on August 18, 2011 by kmr

This month’s column is a table setter, breaking down the North Carolina congressional elections district by district based on the new maps and candidates leaning toward a run. As noted, the districts may change, but for now here’s how things … Continue reading →

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New maps are worse for Dems

Posted on July 20, 2011 by kmr

Why is it not surprising that the fix is worse than the original? Via Roll Call: The new map draws Democratic Reps. Brad Miller and David Price together into Price’s 4th district and puts Democratic Reps. Mike McIntyre and Larry … Continue reading →

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