BBQ, Fried Chicken and Politics
For more than 140 years, Tar Heels have discussed the issues of the day over heaping platters of fried chicken, barbecue, coleslaw and hush puppies....Breakfast in Wilkes County
Saturday morning at 8 a.m., I joined old friends and new at Reddings Country Kitchen in eastern Wilkes County for their GOP breakfast. We fea...Burr, Smith, Campbell winners in straw poll
Fred Smith, Richard Burr and Spence Campbell were the big winners of a straw poll the Henderson County Republican Party held at its Lincoln Lunch on...Carrying the Conversation to Chatham County
A beautiful day in Chatham County started around noon in Pittsboro at the home of Alex and Nancy Clark with a "meet and greet" reception attended ...Fred Smith Debate Statement
North Carolinians are looking for a leader, not a critic or politician. Leaders proactively identify problems, provide a plan to effectively solve t...Fred Smith Draws Straws
Fred Smith is winning the race — at the straw polls.The state senator and Republican gubernatorial candidate picked up three more wins this weekend ...Fred Smith Speaks in Asheville
ASHEVILLE - (Asheville Citizen-Times) - Western North Carolina became an early stop in the 2008 race for governor as a candidate and potential candid...Fred Smith Unveils Illegal Immigation Ad
Today, Republican Candidate for Governor Fred Smith unveiled his new immigration ad that endorses the 287 G program that allows NC law en...Fred Smith Wins Cleveland County Straw Poll
Shelby, NC - Tenth District Congressman Patrick McHenry and State Senator Fred Smith were the big winners of the Cleveland County Republican Party's...Fred Smith Wins Straw Poll in Buncombe County
Votes cast by Buncombe County Republicans attending the Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner Saturday.For governor:State Sen. Fred Smith, of Clayton: 50.Former s...Fred Smith Won't Duck and Cover
Jack Betts is correct that we are missing "steady, out-front leadership" from Gov. Easley. However, he need not fear that all those now running for go...Fred Smith stands strong in support of home-schoolers
In his closing statement, state Sen. Fred Smith provoked murmurs among the crowd at the N.C. School Boards Associatio meeting. Outlining his five-poi...From the Campaign Trail -- Duplin County
Late last night I returned home from Macon and after checking emails, I turned in around midnight. This morning after attending to some busines...From the Campaign Trail -- Bertie and Northampton
After getting in around 1 a.m. Thursday night, we left at 8 a.m. this morning for Bertie County. The first stop upon arriving was at the dynamic dev...From the Campaign Trail -- Buncombe County
I arrived in Asheville around 9:30 in the morning and began my visit with a 30 minute interview with Russ Bowen of WLOS TV, the ABC affiliate in Ashev...From the Campaign Trail -- Durham County
My day in Durham County started at noon with a luncheon with area business leaders, where I shared my vision for North Carolina and afterward me...From the Campaign Trail -- Franklin County
On Friday, Franklin County received some much needed heavy rain, but in spite of that and tornado warnings, a great group of people showed up to join...From the Campaign Trail -- Moore, Harnett and New Hanover Counties
Monday we kicked off a full schedule of barbeques and county visits which by the end of the week will take us to six counties stretching from Ne...From the Campaign Trail -- Stokes County
After working several hours this morning, my son Duval and I hit the road for Stokes County, meeting up with the campaign RV along the way. W...From the Campaign Trail in Clay and Cherokee Counties
After getting in late Wednesday night from New Hanover County on the coast, I started Thursday with a business meeting at 7 a.m. before going to...From the campaign trail -- Martin and Halifax Counties
Today on the campaign trail we were blessed with the weather typical of early September in North Carolina – a beautiful day under a blazing sun. ...GOP candidates jump on the stump
If a standing ovation can be considered approval, then state Sen. Fred Smith got that from Beaufort County Republicans on Friday night when he said ...Meeting the Challenge of Affordable Health Care by Senator Fred Smith
As the cost of health care and health insurance premiums continue to rise, North Carolina families and employers are struggling to pay the bills. Th...Mumpower, Smith win GOP Men's Club polls
Gubernatorial candidate Fred Smith and 11th Congressional District candidate Carl Mumpower won informal straw polls at the Henderson County Republic...NC Young Republicans Welcome Senator Fred Smith
The 2007 State Convention of the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans (NCFYR) convened this past weekend at the Charlotte Convention Cen...On the campaign trail in Macon County
After returning late last night from a full day in Martin and Halifax counties, we left this morning for Franklin in Macon County. Roger West, a ...Press Release -- Survey of NC likely primary voters
Commenting on the recent survey, campaign consultant Karen Rotterman stated, “I think this survey shows the impact of a tremendous statewide gra...Rep. Thom Tillis to endorse Senator Fred Smith in Mecklenburg County tonight
Press Release: Rep. Thom Tillis joins all NC House Mecklenburg Republicans in endorsement of Senator Fred Smith for Governor. Repre...Republican Fred Smith: Tough-minded Coastal Advocate
Fred Smith is a big guy who answers questions in a straight-forward and assured manner. When you read his campaign material and first talk with him...Republicans gather at Tarboro meeting
TARBORO – The Republican presence in Edgecombe County is far from overwhelming. James Proctor, the county's Republican Party chairman, will be the fi...Senator Fred Smith Takes Part In Teach For America Week
Feb. 7, 2007 (Corinth Holders) – Senator Fred Smith took part in "Teach For America Week" this morning at Corinth Holders Elementary School where he...Smith Attends NC Apple Festival and Buncombe County GOP Night
The Asheville Tourists played the Hickory Crawdads at McCormick Field on August 31, before a crowd of several th...Smith Visits Caldwell
Gubernatorial candidate Fred Smith spoke in Caldwell yesterday. Smith, a third-term state senator, spoke at Caldwell Early College High Schoo...Smith Wins Wake GOP Straw Poll
Fred Smith won the Wake County GOP straw poll. At the President's Day Dinner tonight, the Western Wake Republican Club surveyed paid atten...Smith will clean up Raleigh mess
To The Editor: Every time I hear N.C. Sen. Fred Smith speak, I become more convinced that he is the kind of governor North Carolina needs to restor...Smith wins straw poll held at Buncombe GOP dinner
Asheville City Council Member Carl Mumpower and state Sen. Fred Smith were the big winners of a straw poll held at the Buncombe County Republican Pa...Statement by State Senator Fred Smith on Community Colleges Decision
We are a nation that is sustained under the rule of law. Without these laws, our freedom and order is compromised. Our citizens can't just pic...The Stampede Has Begun
An Imposing Herd of Republican Leaders Has Already Endorsed Fred Smith For Governor Please click on the link below to view the ad. ...
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