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Easley Supports College for Aliens
AG: Close colleges to illegal aliens

HILLARY: WHITE PEOPLE SUPPORT ME...
AUDIO...

Begala: We can't win with just 'eggheads and African-Americans'...

Donna Brazile Warns: 'Stop trying to split us into these groups!'

 

See Iron Man for Just $5 at Louisburg Theater!
Just mention seeing this announcement on the GOP Web site and get in for just $5!

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LOUISBURG THEATER IS ON NASH STREET IN DOWNTOWN LOUISBURG.
THIS IS NOT A PAID AD. THE FRANKLIN GOP PROMOTES BUSINESSES NOT TAXES!

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Stephen Phillips
District 1 Commissioner
Jeremy Neal
District 3 Commissioner
Don Lancaster
District 5 Commissioner
Ken Gregorius
At-Large Commissioner
Keith Shearon
House District 49
Chuck Stires
Senate District 7
Dan Mansell
2nd District Congress
Elizabeth Dole
U.S. Senate
Pat McCrory
 Governor
Robert Pittenger
Lt. Governor
Pat McCrory
 Governor
Les Merritt
 
Auditor

She tried everything
Charles Krauthammer:
By the time Hillary Clinton figured out how to beat Barack Obama, it was too late. When she began the race in 2007 thinking she was in for a coronation, she claimed the center in order to position herself for the real fight, the general election. She...

Perdue, McCrory get set for Nov.

Bush criticizes Democrats approach...

Replacement Obama Pastor Just As Controversial As Wright

Veteran Washington Reporter: Media 'Took Much Too Long' on Wright

Outrage: DNC Ad Shows U.S. Soldiers Being Blown Up

2nd District Convention Highlights
Smith: 'We're Going to Win this Race'


(Franklin County delegates attending the district convention were: Danny Pearce, First Vice Chairman; Opie Pearce, Secretary and Finance Officer; Wayne Pippin and Linda Pippin; Wyatt and Elizabeth McGhee;
Steven Buescher; Stephanie Ciaramitaro; Glen Bradley; Woody Woodland; and Chairman John Edwards.)

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Congratulations,  Franklin County GOP! Stephanie Ciaramitaro, center, was elected as a delegate to the national convention!

 
Stires, Berger  butt heads over GOP’s Jeremiah Wright ad

Chuck Stires, left, and Doug "Aunt Bee Reject" Berger. Stires dismissed Berger’s challenge as “theatrics.”

 

 

 

Click Here for Non-Partisan Judicial Candidates Endorsed by the North Carolina Republican Party
 

Mansell Press Release: BUMBLING BOB DOES IT AGAIN!
NEW: Mansell Releases Ad on Etheridge

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 Gore Used Fictional Video to Illustrate ‘Inconvenient Truth’

A new Grey Blackwell 'toon


In another PSA, Gov. Mike Easley asks children to help him manage the drought.



HILLARY NOW: Portrays Herself as a Pro-Gun Churchgoer...

FLASHBACK: HILLARY 1999: Lobbies for Massive Gun Control...

 

Sen. Fred Smith at Convention

County Convention Highlights


Less Taxes, Controlling Spending and Illegal Immigration Hot Topics


Jeremy Neal: 'I will not flip flop back and forth. I am in it to win it.'

Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Fred Smith: 'Customer is you,' the taxpayers.


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We're Not Making This Up!


Democrat Sen. Doug Berger


"What did I do to get in the middle of this mess? Grants, anyone?"


Democrat Rep. Lucy Allen

 Berger, Allen Sponsor Workshop to Get Tax-Paid Grant Money!

...And Minister Presenting Grant Workshop Boycotted Santa Claus!
Coo coo! Coo coo!


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Stephen Phillips
District 1 Commissioner

Jeremy Neal
District 3 Commissioner

Don Lancaster
District 5 Commissioner

Ken Gregorius
At-Large Commissioner

Keith Shearon
House District 49

Chuck Stires
Senate District 7

Dan Mansell
2nd District Congress

Elizabeth Dole
U.S. Senate

Bill Graham
Governor

Pat McCrory
 Governor

Bob Orr
Governor
Fred Smith
Governor

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Harry Foy Says:
"No Grant Money. Never." at the Foy Mart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whit Hayes has a grant-free barbershop.

The Whole Nine Yards on the Democrats' Tax-Paid Grants


 

Reagan Day Dinner Highlights: Iwo Jima Marines Honored

Hawke: GOP Needs to End Democrats' 'One-Party Rule'

A packed room watches as Iwo Jima Marines George M. Cattelona, pictured left, and James E. Steffens, center, receive awards from Reagan Day Dinner Committee Chairman Steve Trubilla at the March 1 dinner.

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By The Numbers: February 28, 2008
32,176 Voters
Republican:  10,301 (32%)    
~ Democrat: 16,436 (51%)  ~ Unaffiliated: 5,439 (17%)
  1985 FLASHBACK: Republican: 1,577 (11%) ~ Democrat: 12,575 (88%) ~ Unaffiliated: 138 (1%) 
(Dec. 6, 2007: 31,694 Voters: Republican: 10,156 ~
Democrat: 16,242 (51%)  ~ Unaffiliated: 5,296 (17%)

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Mansell Challenges Etheridge: He Has Done 'Nothing'

Chuck Stires Files for Senate Seat

Berger 'unable to get the job done'


Jeremy D. Neal Files Against Robert Lee Swanson
'Your voices will be heard and not fall on deaf ears'


Shearon files for House seat for GOP


Barrack Obama refuses to put his hand over his heart.

Obama May Face Grilling on Patriotism

Sen. Barack Obama's refusal to wear an American flag lapel pin along with a photo of him not putting his hand over his heart during the National Anthem led conservatives on Internet and in the media to question his patriotism.

With Friends Like These....
Farrakhan Sings Obama's Praises

Islamic Links on Obama Web Site Stir Criticism


Another Flag Issue for Obama?

By D. S. Hube | February 11, 2008 - 17:12 ET
 
Democrat Presidential candidate Barack Obama already has an issue with wearing American Flag lapel pins, and even with putting his hand over his heart when the American National Anthem is playing. It will be interesting to see how he'll react (if at all) to the flag hanging in one of his new campaign offices in Houston, Texas.

Yep, that's right -- that is the national flag of Cuba hanging on the wall with none other than Che Guevara superimposed on it.

Check out the video here.

At ground breaking for "Carolina Crossroads"

Federal Investigators Take Look at Parton Theater Deal

The Lucy Allen-Randy Parton Theatre Fiasco Files

Hey, Lucy, Did You See This?
Ties to Parton theater paid consultants well
Mike and Cathy Scott were among the biggest beneficiaries of the theater, a struggling economic development project on Interstate 95.
Perdue campaign sought Parton's help

The lieutenant governor has slammed her opponent in the gubernatorial primary over the Roanoke Rapids theater, but one of her fundraisers wanted Randy Parton's money.

 Dismissed! All Charges Dropped Against Harry Foy
Franklin Times: All charges dropped against Harry Foy

$7,842.19: Unanimous for Funeral Expenses


Commissioners Harry Foy, Bob Winters, Penny McGhee-Young, Robert Lee Swanson, Manager Angela Harris, Commissioners Sidney Dunston, Lynwood Buffaloe and Don Lancaster, Jan. 7, 2008.
Taxpayers to Pay for Funeral of Man Killed by Deputy’s Car

  $65K: Angela Harris is Interim Manager 

6-1: Foy Votes No


December 3, 2007: Commissioners Harry Foy, Bob Winters, Penny McGhee-Young, Robert Lee Swanson, Manager Chris Coudriet, Commissioners Sidney Dunston, Lynwood Buffaloe and Don Lancaster

Unanimous: Sheriff Gets $166,000 for Overtime
Dunston Wants Answers on Minority Contractors Not Being Paid in a Timely Manner
New Chairman and Vice Chairman


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Dec. 5 Franklin Times: Angela Harris picked as interim manager


Sen. Dole with Louisburg Mayor Carl Pernell and Chuck Stires during November 27 visit.

Senator Dole visits county
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole stopped in Franklin County on November 27, 2007 to talk with Sheriff Pat Green about slowing the numbers of illegal immigrants.
She also took back to Washington proposals from residents, government and business leaders about ways to help improve the county’s economic forecast.
 
WRAL: Senator Elizabeth Dole Takes on Immigration Policy

Dole Visits GOP Headquarters
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole made a brief visit to the Franklin GOP Headquarters Tuesday. She looked at photos when she was at the headquarters during her 2002 senatorial campaign.
Also: Magazine Likes Dole's Odds

Edwards, Rector Win Awards at NCGOP Hall of Fame Awards Banquet
2005: Franklin GOP's Lois Whelees Inducted into Hall of Fame

Congratulations, Sandra!

Sandra Woodland is sworn in as the Republican member of the county Board of Elections by Clerk of Superior Court Alice Faye Hunter, November 13, 2007.


 

Folwell: 80% of North Carolinians Agree with GOP

Republican Joint Caucus Leader Rep. Dale Folwell, who is running for state treasurer next year, touts his records of accomplishments at the December 13 GOP Christmas dinner meeting.

PACKED!
GOP Geared up for '08


House Republican Leader Paul "Skip" Stam




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The Future of the Conservative Movement



Republican strategist Marc Rotterman tells Franklin County Republicans that the GOP could be in trouble in 2008 if they continue to ignore their conservative base. CLICK HERE

Home Tax:
1% 'Deceiving'


Brian Balfour tells Franklin County Republicans that the transfer tax is 'not necessary.' Click Here

Stop the N.C. Home Tax

GOP Meeting Highlights:
Woodhouse: 'Really a Shame' on Democrats' Taxes



"Approximately 80% of our air pollution stems from hydrocarbons released by vegetation, so let's not go overboard in setting and enforcing tough emission standards from man-made sources."
-Ronald Reagan


Franklin County
 
Republican Party
  Over 50,000 Visits Since August 2004!
Over 1,500,000 Hits Since August 2004
Jan. 1, 2007 - Aug. 23, 2007: 192,175 Hits ~ 10,644 Visits
What's the Difference Between a Visit and a Hit?

May 4, 2006: 21,000 ~ May 25, 2006: 22,000 ~ July 27, 2006: 24,000 ~ August 28, 2006: 25,000
September 23, 2006: 26,000 ~ October 5, 2006: 27,000 ~ October 23, 2006: 28,000
November 3, 2006: 29,000 ~ November 7, 2006: 30,000 ~ November 11, 2006: 31,000
February 15, 2007: 33,000 ~ March 7, 2007: 34,000 ~ April 11, 2007: 35,000 ~ May 15, 2007: 36,000
June 13, 2007: 37,000 ~ July 11, 2007: 38,000 ~ August 14, 2007: 39,000 ~ August 24, 2007: 40,000
September 15, 2007: 41,000 ~ October 15, 2007: 42,000 ~ November 15, 2007: 43,000
December 4, 2007: 44,000 ~ December 25, 2007: 45,000 ~ January 28, 2008: 46,000
February 20, 2008: 47,000 ~ March 9, 2008: 48,000 ~ March 31, 2008: 49,000 ~ April 26, 2008: 50,000!!!


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Franklin GOP's Pledge to Taxpayers


The Urge to Save Humanity is Almost Always a False Front for the Urge to Rule It. - H.L. Mencken


Sen. Doug Berger
"You're in La La Land"

Berger Admonished by Commissioner

Berger, Warren GOP Chair in Interesting E-mail Exchange


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Chuck Stires
"Want Fries with That?"

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Rep. Michael Wray, Sen. Robert Holloman, Randy
Parton, Dolly Parton, Rep. Lucy Allen, and Rep. Ed Jones.
News and Observer Editorial:
Oh, brother
Editorial:
Roanoke Rapids officials have been too secretive in their efforts to launch an entertainment complex.

Will Lucy Allen Stay Mum?
Parton, city keeping theater records secret

News and Observer Editorial: 'Time to sing...'

NEW Hope for 'brother of Dolly'

Lucy Allen's Web site on the Parton Theater: I am proud to have helped sponsor legislation to make this p