AmenAnthony Byrum. Amen!! and how about this from our President:

Our President Donald Trump said yesterday, “I think what the people want to see: They want to see some dialogue, they want to see coming together to an extent at the very least.”
That, in my view, is one of the reasons he won the presidency, shocking America and the world and even some of us. People are sick to death of politicians and political parties and some in the rank and file imposing litmus tests on those who represent them and nothing but bickering and hateful rhetoric towards anyone willing to work across the aisle in a partisan manner when possible, without compromising ones values, to try and get things done. Anything less than that is a recipe for failure, ensuring a continued state of political paralysis where nothing happens. There are exceptions for me, but promoting economic investment in our region is not one of them. For me at least, as my colleagues in both chambers know all too well, on conservative social values, my spine is made of steel and their is NO BEND! And as a footnote to offer further proof of the disdain the folks have for the lack of dialogue going on today, look no further than to the explosive growth of Unaffiliated voters, anemic growth in our Republican ranks, and an absolute downward free-fall in the numbers of registered voters identifying as Democrats. So now for working with in a bipartisan manner is Trump suddenly unacceptable? I think not. He knows how to get things done and quite candidly, so do I. Moving NENC forward and creating investment and job opportunities is number one. Those who want to sit on their backsides content with the status quo for another 20 years as they watch the world pass our region by, have at it. I’ll have no part of it…not now…not ever!

Uncle Barry

I’m glad you asked. My simple answer is why not. I have the qualifications, I currently serve y of the counties in the proposed new district, have run in three more, and have strong ties go the remain two. It’s an opportunity to represent all of the 11 county proposed Senate District 1.
I love the people of this district, know them well including commissioned, sheriff’s and board of ed members. Why wouldn’t I run. This is,a tremendous opportunity for our region. Tyou for asking.

I hops the voters in my district read every comment you and your ilk have posted in the shadows of anonymity and I hope they read my replies. An overwhelming majority will be supportive, I can assure you. I have never been on this page until the editor and you by extension decided to go after me with three hit pieces in a row. I will always defend my family, my nation, my state and my District fearlessly and without apology and in the open, unlike you and your minions. Your tactics will never sell over my way and you can put that in the bank.

Your not a man if you can’t post your name to your comments. You are a coward in that regard. You can change that but it’s up to you. I’m like our new president. I’m not a game player who tells it.like.it is. I’m sorry you can’t take the heat, but you know the expression, if you can’t get out of the kitchen. I find it amazing that someone who served in our military is frightened of anything. I’m a good deal older than you are sir. You have nothing to fear. How have I ever lasted 3 terms in Raleigh if I’m who you are trying to portray me ss were true? P. S. Thank you for your service to our nation.

The voters in my district who know me best have elected me three times and in primaries twice. They know me and apparently overwhelmingly support my representation. Bring it on!

Yeah, can’t have any of that. Many of you folks seem to be the absolute fringe of our Party. Good luck with that. Have you ever promoted a candidate who has ever won as the ones you oppose seem to march to victory, not surprisingly, quite easily?
Don’t mention Walter Jones, as he would have won without any help from you. Keep up the good work!

That is about as lame an answer I have ever heard. What would some of those reasons be, other than not having any guts. I could post anonymously too but what purpose would that serve? Only cowards like you choose to hide under sheets and masks like the Klan and Antifa.

Larry, you are a dear friend and former seatmaye.. We disagree on this issue and that’s ok. You have opinions I don’t agree with, and I have some you don’t agree with. I still respect you and love you my Christian brother. The one thing we should both agree with is the cowsrdness of those who post here under a sheet or mask. I have no respect for cowards

Whacked Mark, Whacked? To hey with bipartisan ship on anything. It’s obvious you are about as naive about politics as a babe in the woods.

I have never or ever would take anything other than my 13,951 salary. Anyone who knows me knows that. Anyone who does has much to fear from me.

HI WONDER. You are a coward. Only Antifa and the Klan hide under masks and sheets to make comments they are afraid to affix their name to. You don’t have the nuggets to converse with me on this issue face to face, which is really disgusting. My name goes on everything in print.
I.have no fear of you or your minions and no expectations that you will ever come out of the shadows. If you believe so strongly in.your opinion what are you afraid of? Likely because your opinion is not one that most agree with.

Not worth it. Only folks like Antifa or the Klan or other cowards would lack the courage to affix their names to their comments. I’m not afraid of them or you.

Not worth the time Mr. Hiding under a sheet. You are no different than Antifa or the Klan if you can’t affix who you really are to your posts. I have no fear of them or you.

No one MIA. This site has absolutely no credibity with only a handful of posters hiding under sheets making comments. Obviously the Haymaker thinks they have a lot more juice than they do, and they don’t. They appear to be on a mission. Bring it on. The only thing that matters in the end is election results. I’ll stand on my record and am extremely confident it will be enough. I’ve never given to Democrats and have no sexual harassments in my background. I’ll stand against anyone. I’m ready, willing and more than able to debate openly and honestly in any forum where people can no longer hide in anonymity. Looking forward to it with glee.

No, never work with the other side Mark. Good God No. Just because they have a D after their name, they are automatically evil. Keep talking from the cheap seats whoever you really are.

No one MIA. This site has absolutely no credibity with only a handful of posters hiding under sheets making comments. Obviously the Haymaker thinks they have a lot more juice than they do, and they don’t. They appear to be on a mission. Bring it on. The only thing that matters in the end is election results. I’ll stand on my record and am extremely confident it will be enough. I’ve never given to Democrats and have no sexual harassments in my background. I’ll stand against anyone. I’m ready, willing and more than able to debate openly and honestly in any forum where people can no longer hide in anonymity. Looking forward to it with glee.

Todd Bennett, you can continue to hide behind BY GUWONDER if you like, but your political observations are, as they are so often flawed. We have had many conversations about this but now you choose to hide beyond a pseudonym for fear of asking me directly. I will answer you directly when you admit to us all, who already know this is you, an answer. I don’t do well
with political cowards. Never have, never wii

Todd Bennett, you can continue to hide behind BY GUWONDER if you like, but your political observations are, as they are so often flawed. We have had many conversations about this but now you choose to hide beyond a pseudonym for fear of asking me directly. I will answer you directly when you admit to us all, who already know this is you, an answer. I don’t do well
with political cowards. Never have, never wii

Maybe you need to run your logic of ztwiddys campaign donations to Roy Cooper by Twiddys campaign manager Doug Raymond first. He used that argument against an opponent of the client he had a few years back against another Republican who was the choice of the Senate and ask him how that worked out for the other guy. His client was Norm Sanderson who is now Senator Norm Sanderson. Republicans in a primary won’t support anyone who gave money in the thousands in 2016 to Roy Cooper. You can make book on it. He gave to him in 12 too for AG. THIS IS THE SAME ROY COOPER WHO IS TRYING TO BURY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY ANY WAY HE CAN, WHO TRIED TO EMBARASS US FOR SUPPORTING HB2, A BILL I WAS A PRIMARY SPONSOR ON AND LIKE DAN FOREST STOOD UP FOR IT THROUGH THE END. THE SAME COOPER WHO EANTS TO TEAR DOWN OUR MONUMENTS and OUR HERITAGE. Anyone who is a Republican and who wants to run for public office and has given to Democrats will have a difficult time prevailing in a Republican primary. And hedging ones bet by giving thousands to Republicans biggest enemy Roy Cooper? Good luck with that.

I am a conservationist in the mold of Teddy Roosevelt who believes in bringing options for economic opportunity to the people I serve. I put the tools in the tool boxes of commissioners to use or not, their choice. Al Gore is an enviromentalist and a radical one at that. I do not believe like them that we should worship the earth and that animals have rights etc. I do believe God gave this great earth to use to our benefit, a resource if you will, but to care for and protect it at the same time to preserve for future generations. We need more conservationists, not less. A true Conservative is a Conservationis, or in my view, should be.

Todd Bennet, why dont you have the guts to put your name on this post instead of joining with others on this site who hide in the shadows? You have my cell number. Call me. I thought you had a backbone. Dont be,a coward. I know who you are. I know who most of you are. Step up.

So What? I never gave any money to Democrats, including thousands to Roy Cooper in 16 and in 12 for AG. THere is,a big difference between an opportunist and someone who simply wants to conti ue representing northeastern North Carolina. Im not running, nor have or ever shown any desire to do anything in politics other than represent the people i love and serve in this part of our great state. I’m not going to use northeastern North Carolina as a stepping stone to anything.

When was that John and what was the issue? If you trated me with kindness and respect you got it back. If you dodnt, you got back what you served up.

When was that John and what was the issue? If you trated me with kindness and respect you got it back. If you dodnt, you got back what you served up.

Brant, this is old news that has been completely vetted and explained ad nauseam to opponents and hit men like yourself who cannot find anything else to criticize me on. In fact, when my opponents tried to use this against me, it backfired big time. My voters, district and region have all heard this and it only increased my margin of victory . Never found guilty of anything and charges dropped after the campaign by my opponents who lost but thought this stunt would help them win. Nice try but no cigar. Can’t wait for the primary to begin should there be one by any Republican who would like to jump in. Bring it on! Im ready for any all comers should these maps be approved. I will stand up and defend whatever is right, whatever the cost, whatever the consequence and the people of northeastern North Carolina know it. And, I’ve never given any money to any Democrats, unlike some who gave thousands to Roy Cooper in 2016 and 2012 along with other Democrat donations over the years. Whether they also gave money to Republicans or not, is meaningless to NENC voters. It is helping the enemy and Roy Cooper is the enemy. Just ask Doug Raymond who ran now Senator Norm Sandersons campaign and who had a primary opponent who gave money to Democrats. Raynor wisely beat the opponent over the head with it and Sanderson won comfortably over the Raleigh Senate’s preferred candidate. You’d think Raynor would have shared that information with Clark Twiddy who he now represents. Voters will learn it and they won’t like it even a little bit. Helping the enemy in any way cannot be explained away in a Republican primary.

Also Twiddy gave a big check to Roy Cooper in 12 and 16. The same Cooper who bashed Conservatives over the head with HB2, A BILL I sponsored and supported and remained true too as well as the guy who wants to tear are monuments down. Please. And posting a grade of F on me.what a joke that is. The Haymaker must have gotten a check to put out this piece. It is laughable. Can’t wait for the primary race to begin.

Twiddy supported Roy Cooper for Governor with a hefty check. Also for AG in 12. The same Cooper who pounded us on HB2 WHICH I sponsored and remained steadfastly in support of throughout and who wants our historic monuments torn down. No true Conservative is going to support anyone who supported Cooper in any way. You can book it.

Civitas scored .e 26th most Conservative in the House, not 36th as I errantly tupoed.

Typo, Civitas score me 26th not 36th.

VERY I interesting hit piece on me by this blog. Interesting that Civitas last rankings scored me st 36th. Most conservative in the House out of 120 members. Go ahead and do g the conservative praises of Clark Twiddy if you like but the folks in my district will not support a candidate who gave significant money to Roy Cooper for Governor in 2016 and when he ran for AG in 2012. His family has supported ST
AN WHITE, Elaine Marshall, Marc Basnight and a host of other Democrats for decades. As for my conservative credentials I sponsored HB2 and never surrendered. There are no more subsidies in NC for Renewables and I cast a vote for ending them. I support economic investment for many of the poor counties I represent putting tools in the box for commissioners to use or not…their choice. I won’t apologize for that. This is all about keeping Jordan Hennesey pulling the strings in Dare County. He already controls Rep. Nev Boswell, who has a 64 Conservative Civitas ranking a d he plans on cuckolding Mr. Twiddy in the same manner. Folks in Dare are sick of it. I am ready to face Clark Twiddy or anyone else in my District for this,seat. I have won by huge margins by working for all the people I represent. It is,a winning formula that I plan on continuing to utilize. You think Republicans in the north east will buy into this narrative and support someone who has given to Democrats including to Roy Cooper in the critical 16 election for Governor? Think again

VERY I interesting hit piece on me by this blog. Interesting that Civitas last rankings scored me st 36th. Most conservative in the House out of 120 members. Go ahead and do g the conservative praises of Clark Twiddy if you like but the folks in my district will not support a candidate who gave significant money to Roy Cooper for Governor in 2016 and when he ran for AG in 2012. His family has supported ST
AN WHITE, Elaine Marshall, Marc Basnight and a host of other Democrats for decades. As for my conservative credentials I sponsored HB2 and never surrendered. There are no more subsidies in NC for Renewables and I cast a vote for ending them. I support economic investment for many of the poor counties I represent putting tools in the box for commissioners to use or not…their choice. I won’t apologize for that. This is all about keeping Jordan Hennesey pulling the strings in Dare County. He already controls Rep. Nev Boswell, who has a 64 Conservative Civitas ranking a d he plans on cuckolding Mr. Twiddy in the same manner. Folks in Dare are sick of it. I am ready to face Clark Twiddy or anyone else in my District for this,seat. I have won by huge margins by working for all the people I represent. It is,a winning formula that I plan on continuing to utilize. You think Republicans in the north east will buy into this narrative and support someone who has given to Democrats including to Roy Cooper in the critical 16 election for Governor? Think again

No repeal. Not now. Not ever! The Supreme Court will be weighing in.on this issue soon enough and with a full complement of 9 Jurists.
There is no need for us to give in to blackmail.
It blows my mind to.think this is even being considered at this juncture.