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Clear as glass in North Carolina

by Anglico
Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 12:48:53 PM EST

(Cross-posted at BlueNC and Kos)

The executive director of the NC Democratic Party came to BlueNC this week asking this question: Who should I recruit to run against Elizabeth Dole in 2008? It was a smart move. Not just because it generated a hundred comments, but because it made news in the mainstream media with two stories today.

If there was ever a clear illustration of the power of transparency, this is it.

I'm not naive enough to think there won't be lots of back-room dealing down the line, but today the question of who will challenge Liddy Dull got put on the North Carolina agenda big time.

We used the opportunity to welcome a flood of new visitors, and put Dole on notice yet again.

BlueNC is a no-holds-barred online community focused on progressive politics in North Carolina. Content is generated by community members and if you spend anytime here at all, you'll quickly discover we don't all agree about everything.
But one thing many of us DO agree on is a comment made by Republican consultant Mark Stephens in the N&O article.

"Regarding [Meek's] concern about whether Elizabeth Dole is going to run or not, she is going to run and never thought otherwise. She will take on all comers. America is a great country."
America is indeed a great country, despite the enormous damage done by Senator Dole and the Party of Greed in Washington over the past few years.
We hope she runs too.

If you're a North Carolina blogger, we hope you'll find your way to BlueNC and help us continue to build momentum.

Thanks.

Clear as glass in North Carolina | 8 comments (8 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Transparency (4.00 / 7)

is good!

Would love to hear from other states about what you're doing and how it's working.

BlueNC

by Anglico on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 12:50:46 PM EST

Upstream Media (4.00 / 4)

Thanks for jumping on this A. I love sunshine, transparency and, sharing thoughts and information, upstream, downstream or mainstream.

BlueNC.com is in the house and rockin' towards 2008

by gregflynn on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 12:56:08 PM EST

Re: Clear as glass in North Carolina (4.00 / 5)

That's great that they (a) asked the queston on Blue NC, and (b) picked it up for the mainstream media. Too bad they didn't mention anywhere in the article how people could find your website.

"Little people are very stuff-intensive."

by CabinGirl on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 02:21:17 PM EST

ps (4.00 / 5)

I sent Mr. Christensen a polite email pointing out his oversight.

"Little people are very stuff-intensive."

by CabinGirl on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 02:26:21 PM EST
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Re: ps (4.00 / 5)

Great! I love when North Carolinians come together!

One man with courage, makes a majority - AJ
BlueNC - Progressive NC Politics

by Robert P (ropeterson@gmail.com) on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 02:45:47 PM EST
[ Parent ]

Re: Clear as glass in North Carolina (4.00 / 4)

Good Luck with this worthy cause. The State of North Carolina deserves better than Libby Dole. I am particularly impressed that the Executive Director of the NC Democratic party turned to real people for suggestions for candidates. If the party leaders keep this up, we might actually get to vote for people that we like.

"Democracy, it's not just for incumbents anymore."

by Teach313 (teachSKIP313ATmacDOTcom) on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 02:53:35 PM EST

Re: Clear as glass in North Carolina (4.00 / 4)

I like Brad Miller out of Raleigh. I also like Mel Watt out of Charlotte. Beyond that, I don't have any suggestions beyond Dean Smith.

by BooMan on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 03:25:35 PM EST

Re: Clear as glass in North Carolina (4.00 / 4)

Of the three, Brad looks best.

I have pushed hard enough for Mel Watt that someone went to a fundraiser and asked him. He gave an unconditional No Way.

As for Dean, he has been asked so many times it would be a miracle if he came out of retirement at this point. But, stranger things have happened.

One man with courage, makes a majority - AJ
BlueNC - Progressive NC Politics

by Robert P (ropeterson@gmail.com) on Wed Nov 15th, 2006 at 03:46:06 PM EST
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