Dear Friends,
It was a long night and a short morning, but here are the results from our quest to safeguard our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
Senator Richard Burr handily won re-election defeating Elaine Marshall 55% to her 43%.
The US House of Representatives District 2 race is a bit murkier. Renee Ellmers (NRA "AQ") received 91,920 votes while 6 term incumbent Rep. Bob Etheridge (NRA "D") received 89,821 votes and Libertarian candidate Tom Rose had 3,418. Ellmers appears to have won by 2,099 votes or 1.13% but Etheridge has not conceded and news reports indicate he plans on calling for a recount. Election law "experts" on local news discussions have said that an automatic recount is triggered if the margin is less than 1%. Etheridge is 247 votes short of that point. We must remain vigilant to ensure that the verdict of the majority of the participating voters across the district prevails.
In the North Carolina State Senate, there were 11 contests with 7 NRA endorsed candidates. Of those, 6 of won and 1 lost. Congratulations to Senators Berger, Jackson, Rouzer, Stevens, Meredith and Blake. In the State House of Representatives, I'd like to congratulate the Representatives Collins, Daughtry, Wray, Crawford, Dollar, and Lewis. There were 19 contests with 9 NRA endorsed candidates where 6 of those won.
All in all, it was a pretty good night for the supporters of the 2nd Amendment. Together we were able to let Washington and Raleigh know that we value our rights and those who work against them had better find something else to do. Last night was not the end, but rather another beginning as we continue to fight for freedom and restore the full intent envisioned by the founders of our Republic. I invite all of you who value this important freedom to join me in continuing to support these fine men and women and to assist them on the frontlines as they advance the cause of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
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Showing posts with label Blake. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
NC State Senate Voter Guide
Dear Friends,
Part two of my voter guide covers the positions on the 2nd Amendment for the North Carolina Senate candidates competing within the 2nd Congressional District. My comments about endorsements and grades that I made in my posting on federal races apply here as well.
North Carolina Senate
Part two of my voter guide covers the positions on the 2nd Amendment for the North Carolina Senate candidates competing within the 2nd Congressional District. My comments about endorsements and grades that I made in my posting on federal races apply here as well.
North Carolina Senate
District 7 (Franklin and Vance Counties)
Doug Berger (A+) NRA Endorsed “A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
Doug Berger (A+) NRA Endorsed “A legislator with not only an excellent voting record on all critical NRA issues, but who has also made a vigorous effort to promote and defend the Second Amendment.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
Michael Schriver (B+) “A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.”
District 10 (Sampson County)
Brent Jackson (AQ) NRA Endorsed “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page,
Brent Jackson (AQ) NRA Endorsed “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page,
Dewey Hudson (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
District 11 (Nash County)
A. B. Swindell (A) NRA Endorsed “Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
A. B. Swindell (A) NRA Endorsed “Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
E. S. "Buck" Newton (A-)
District 12 (Johnston County)
David Rouzer (A) NRA Endorsed “Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
David Rouzer (A) NRA Endorsed “Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
Jody McLeod (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
District 14 (Parts of Wake County)
Dan Blue (C+) “Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.”
Geoffrey M. Hurlburt (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
Dan Blue (C+) “Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.”
Geoffrey M. Hurlburt (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
District 16 (Parts of Wake County)
Josh Stein (B-) “A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.”
Michael Beezly (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
Josh Stein (B-) “A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.”
Michael Beezly (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
District 17 (Parts of Wake County)
Richard Stevens (B+) NRA Endorsed “A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.” Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
Richard Stevens (B+) NRA Endorsed “A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.” Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
David Donovan (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
District 18 (Chatham & Lee Counties)
Roger Gerber (AQ) “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.”
Bob Atwater (B) “A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.”
Roger Gerber (AQ) “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.”
Bob Atwater (B) “A generally pro-gun candidate. However, a "B" candidate may have opposed some pro-gun reform or supported some restrictive legislation in the past.”
District 19 (Parts of Cumberland County)
Wesley Meredith (AQ) NRA Endorsed “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page,
Wesley Meredith (AQ) NRA Endorsed “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page,
Margaret Highsmith Dickson (C+) “Not necessarily a passing grade. A candidate with a mixed record or positions on gun related issues, who may oppose some pro-gun positions or support some restrictive legislation.”
District 21 (Parts of Cumberland County)
Wade Fowler (AQ) “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.”
Eric Mansfield (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
Wade Fowler (AQ) “A pro-gun candidate whose rating is based solely on the candidate's responses to the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire and who does not have a voting record on Second Amendment issues.”
Eric Mansfield (?) “Refused to answer the NRA-PVF Candidate Questionnaire, often an indication of indifference, if not outright hostility, to gun owners' and sportsmen's rights.”
District 22 (Harnett County)
Harris D. Blake (A) NRA Endorsed “Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
Harris D. Blake (A) NRA Endorsed “Solidly pro-gun candidate. A candidate who has supported NRA positions on key votes in elective office or a candidate with a demonstrated record of support on Second Amendment issues.” Campaign Web Page, Facebook Page, Legislative Web Page
Friday, September 24, 2010
NRA Endorsed Candidates in Our District
Dear Friends,
As it stands now, the following candidates have received the endorsement and support of the National Rifle Association. I've included their campaign web sites as well as their official legislative office sites so that you can become acquainted with them.
United States Senate: Richard Burr (campaign web site)
US House of Representatives, District 2: Renee Ellmers (campaign web site)
North Carolina State Senate, District 7: Doug Berger
North Carolina State Senate, District 11: A. B. Swindell (campaign web site)
North Carolina State Senate, District 22: Harris Blake (campaign web site)
In the days and weeks to come more NRA endorsements should be forthcoming and I will update this list accordingly. There are many races that are important to all of us where an official NRA endorsement has not yet been announced.
One thing that every candidate for office has in common is that they are competing for OUR vote. They want to work for us, and just like a job interview we as the employer need to evaluate their resumes, question them and make an informed decision on which one will do the best job for us as supporters of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. For now, I invite you to become acquainted with these candidates and to consider how you can lend your talents and efforts to their campaigns. One great way to help out is to join the NRA's Frontlines - a group of concerned 2nd Amendment supporters dedicated to ensuring victory in the 2010 election.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
As it stands now, the following candidates have received the endorsement and support of the National Rifle Association. I've included their campaign web sites as well as their official legislative office sites so that you can become acquainted with them.
United States Senate: Richard Burr (campaign web site)
US House of Representatives, District 2: Renee Ellmers (campaign web site)
North Carolina State Senate, District 7: Doug Berger
North Carolina State Senate, District 11: A. B. Swindell (campaign web site)
North Carolina State Senate, District 22: Harris Blake (campaign web site)
In the days and weeks to come more NRA endorsements should be forthcoming and I will update this list accordingly. There are many races that are important to all of us where an official NRA endorsement has not yet been announced.
One thing that every candidate for office has in common is that they are competing for OUR vote. They want to work for us, and just like a job interview we as the employer need to evaluate their resumes, question them and make an informed decision on which one will do the best job for us as supporters of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. For now, I invite you to become acquainted with these candidates and to consider how you can lend your talents and efforts to their campaigns. One great way to help out is to join the NRA's Frontlines - a group of concerned 2nd Amendment supporters dedicated to ensuring victory in the 2010 election.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Goffe
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