Creative Loafing Charlotte
By: John Grooms
Published March 1, 2010
It looks like Billy Kennedy, the Democratic candidate for the US House seat currently occupied by Virginia Foxx of “Health care reform = terrorism” fame, is the real thing. Since he announced his candidacy, Kennedy has put together a solid organization and his campaign coffers have swollen. Now he has been formally endorsed by Blue America PAC, which has really started bringing in more campaign funds.
Read the full article here.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
News Brief: New activists run in NC congressional race deluge
From the Associated Press
By: Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Writer
Published February 28, 2010
Democrats also have new blood in people like Billy Kennedy of Watauga County, a party activist but first-time candidate who wants to defeat 5th District GOP Rep. Virginia Foxx. He said government is getting demonized where it's the one place where citizens can effect change.
Read the full article here.
By: Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press Writer
Published February 28, 2010
Democrats also have new blood in people like Billy Kennedy of Watauga County, a party activist but first-time candidate who wants to defeat 5th District GOP Rep. Virginia Foxx. He said government is getting demonized where it's the one place where citizens can effect change.
Read the full article here.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Live Blog: Blue America Welcomes Billy Kennedy
From crooksandliars.com
Hosted by: Howie Klein
Live Blog Chat February 27, 2010
Howie Klein: When I first heard North Carolina farmer/carpenter Billy Kennedy — an actual progressive, non-Blue Dog, real-life Democrat — was going to run against lunatic fringe hatemonger Virginia Foxx, I was very excited and I realized that Americans from all over the country would be interested in this race.
Read the full chat transcript here.
Hosted by: Howie Klein
Live Blog Chat February 27, 2010
Howie Klein: When I first heard North Carolina farmer/carpenter Billy Kennedy — an actual progressive, non-Blue Dog, real-life Democrat — was going to run against lunatic fringe hatemonger Virginia Foxx, I was very excited and I realized that Americans from all over the country would be interested in this race.
Read the full chat transcript here.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Letter: Greater Determination
From the Winston-Salem Journal, Letters to the Editor
By: Anne G. Wilson, Winston-Salem
Published February 24, 2010
Upon first reading Scott Sexton's Feb. 11 column ("Democrat wins in the 5th?"), I was discouraged because I knew many progressive voters in the 5th District would feel demoralized. However, my discouragement soon turned to even greater determination. I hope others had the same reaction, because the voters must work against all odds to unseat Rep. Virginia Foxx.
While her loyal followers think she represents them well, I do not understand how. Other than giving a voice to their fears and discontent, I do not know what she has done that has improved the lives of her constituents.
Read the full letter here.
By: Anne G. Wilson, Winston-Salem
Published February 24, 2010
Upon first reading Scott Sexton's Feb. 11 column ("Democrat wins in the 5th?"), I was discouraged because I knew many progressive voters in the 5th District would feel demoralized. However, my discouragement soon turned to even greater determination. I hope others had the same reaction, because the voters must work against all odds to unseat Rep. Virginia Foxx.
While her loyal followers think she represents them well, I do not understand how. Other than giving a voice to their fears and discontent, I do not know what she has done that has improved the lives of her constituents.
Read the full letter here.
News Brief: Supporters Gather for Tarleton, Meet Kennedy
Ashe Mountain Times
By: Ron Fitzwater| Ashe Mountain Times Editor
Published February 24, 2010
Friends and supporters gathered together on Friday, February 19th to kick off the Ashe County leg of the campaign trail for State Representative Cullie Tarleton as he makes a run for another term in the North Carolina House.
"It is very gratifying to have people who will come out and write a check to support our candidacy because, unfortunately, it takes money to run a campaign and you have to spend a certain amount of time raising it," Tarleton said.
"You know, I spend a lot of time here in Ashe County and try to make myself very accessible. The people here tonight, though, are my hard-core supporters. These are the people that I can absolutely count on to be there for me, to bounce ideas off of and I hear from them as well."
Read the full article here.
By: Ron Fitzwater| Ashe Mountain Times Editor
Published February 24, 2010
Friends and supporters gathered together on Friday, February 19th to kick off the Ashe County leg of the campaign trail for State Representative Cullie Tarleton as he makes a run for another term in the North Carolina House.
"It is very gratifying to have people who will come out and write a check to support our candidacy because, unfortunately, it takes money to run a campaign and you have to spend a certain amount of time raising it," Tarleton said.
"You know, I spend a lot of time here in Ashe County and try to make myself very accessible. The people here tonight, though, are my hard-core supporters. These are the people that I can absolutely count on to be there for me, to bounce ideas off of and I hear from them as well."
Read the full article here.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
News Brief: Billy Kennedy takes on Virginia Foxx
From the High Country Press
Story by Justin Grimes
Published February 4, 2010
Party activists and elected officials across North Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District began coalescing and rallying around a draft Billy Kennedy initiative some months ago and on Monday, February 8, Kennedy will officially launch his first political campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Edward R. Murrow, America’s great broadcast journalist, believed that rarely, if ever, are there two equal sides to a story. That said, what follows is an attempt to share with readers why Kennedy is running for congress in his own words from a seat in his home in Bethel.
Read the full article here.
Story by Justin Grimes
Published February 4, 2010
Party activists and elected officials across North Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District began coalescing and rallying around a draft Billy Kennedy initiative some months ago and on Monday, February 8, Kennedy will officially launch his first political campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Edward R. Murrow, America’s great broadcast journalist, believed that rarely, if ever, are there two equal sides to a story. That said, what follows is an attempt to share with readers why Kennedy is running for congress in his own words from a seat in his home in Bethel.
Read the full article here.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
News Brief: Virginia Foxx to Have First Serious Challenger
From Creative Loafing
By: John Grooms in Boomer with an Attitude
Published: February 2, 2010
It looks like the infamous Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Nutjobbia) will have real competition, for a change, in November. Democrat Billy Kennedy, who describes himself as being from “the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party,” announced that he will file next week to run for the congressional seat currently held by Foxx, who has become famous for her gaffes and over-the-top statements, such as her comments that health care reform is “more dangerous than any terrorist” and would result in Americans “being put to death by their government.”
Kennedy’s platform espouses reform measures for health care, banking, and farm policy, and a focus on bread and butter issues that could help his unemployment-stricken district. Foxx has yet to face a strong challenger, and Kennedy, from all indications, will give her a run for her money, while emphasizing his “regular guy” image. Let’s face it, nearly anyone would be better than Foxx, but Kennedy seems to be a particularly serious candidate, so here’s wishing him good luck.
Read the full post here.
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Billy Kennedy Takes On Virginia Foxx
Bethel Resident Enters Race for North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District Seat
High Country Press
Story by: Justin Grimes
Published: 2/4/2010
Party activists and elected officials across North Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District began coalescing and rallying around a draft Billy Kennedy initiative some months ago and on Monday, February 8, Kennedy will officially launch his first political campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Edward R. Murrow, America’s great broadcast journalist, believed that rarely, if ever, are there two equal sides to a story. That said, what follows is an attempt to share with readers why Kennedy is running for congress in his own words from a seat in his home in Bethel. more...
By: John Grooms in Boomer with an Attitude
Published: February 2, 2010
It looks like the infamous Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Nutjobbia) will have real competition, for a change, in November. Democrat Billy Kennedy, who describes himself as being from “the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party,” announced that he will file next week to run for the congressional seat currently held by Foxx, who has become famous for her gaffes and over-the-top statements, such as her comments that health care reform is “more dangerous than any terrorist” and would result in Americans “being put to death by their government.”
Kennedy’s platform espouses reform measures for health care, banking, and farm policy, and a focus on bread and butter issues that could help his unemployment-stricken district. Foxx has yet to face a strong challenger, and Kennedy, from all indications, will give her a run for her money, while emphasizing his “regular guy” image. Let’s face it, nearly anyone would be better than Foxx, but Kennedy seems to be a particularly serious candidate, so here’s wishing him good luck.
Read the full post here.
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Billy Kennedy Takes On Virginia Foxx
Bethel Resident Enters Race for North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District Seat
High Country Press
Story by: Justin Grimes
Published: 2/4/2010
Party activists and elected officials across North Carolina’s Fifth Congressional District began coalescing and rallying around a draft Billy Kennedy initiative some months ago and on Monday, February 8, Kennedy will officially launch his first political campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Edward R. Murrow, America’s great broadcast journalist, believed that rarely, if ever, are there two equal sides to a story. That said, what follows is an attempt to share with readers why Kennedy is running for congress in his own words from a seat in his home in Bethel. more...
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