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Friend --
Quite a bit to get to this week as we approach the 1-month mark
until the two special elections in the 3rd and the 9th. There are
several events in support of Dr. Greg Murphy and Sen. Dan Bishop, so
check those out at the bottom. Let's get started.
WHAT HAPPENED
STORIES FROM THE
NATION
There were two absolutely horrific shootings this past weekend, and
our prayers go out to the victims of both unspeakable events.
Allegedly, the El Paso shooter - who
was captured alive and prosecutors will seek the death penalty -
was a white supremacist who supposedly wrote a manifesto. The second,
in Dayton, was
allegedly a supporter of Antifa and other far-left figures. Here's
what the President had to say. Fox
News
Former Vice President Joe Biden is a walking gaffe machine.
Speaking about the shootings, he named the locations as Houston and
Michigan instead of El Paso and Ohio. Yesterday, he made two big ones.
Encompassing the modern Democrat Party, he said, "Choose
truth over facts." Check out his other gaffe that should be fun to
explain. Business
Insider
There have been quite a few reports over the shady activity between
the far-left Justice Democrats PAC and AOC's chief of staff. Now,
Ocasio-Cortez's chief abruptly resigned and is now under investigation
from the feds. Yikes. New
York Post
Rep. Joaquin Castro, brother of presidential candidate Julian
Castro, put out a list of donors from the San Antonio area that had
contributed to President Trump, including their places of business,
conveniently excluding multiple Hispanic donors in his list. Six of
those donors had previously contributed to him or his brother, and
they are FURIOUS. Daily
Caller
STORIES FROM
NC
Conservative groups are unloading on Pelosi protege Greedy (Dan)
McCready, pummeling him with ads from the Congressional
Leadership Fund, Club
For Growth, and the NRCC.
Because the Crystal Ball rating system at UVA changed the race from Toss-up
to Leans Republican, McCready has taken to smearing Sen. Bishop
with absurd conspiracy theories. The
Washington Free Beacon
Governor Cooper and a host of his far-left allies tried to stop
voter ID from becoming law despite the overwhelming approval from the
state. The requirement for photo ID, now enshrined in the state
constitution, begins for the 2020 elections. Carteret
County News-Times
The NCGA has a new member! Jake Johnson, a Polk County
Commissioner, was chosen to replace Rep. Cody Henson after his
resignation. The next generation of conservative leaders are stepping
up, led by Johnson (now the youngest member of the NCGA) and Arianna
Del Palazzo (youngest county commissioner). Congrats! Times-News
Cooper's handpicked Chair for the State Board of Elections abruptly
resigned last week, allegedly for telling a mysoginistic joke. You can
bet that the real person pulling the strings in the administration, anti-military
advisor Ken Eudy, was the person behind it. A new chair will be
selected on Tuesday, so meet the new NCSBE member: Democrat-turned
unaffiliated-turned Democrat Damon Circosta, the leader of the AJ
Fletcher foundation (which funds far-left wing causes in NC). NC
Civitas
TRACKING YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS
As mentioned, both chambers are out for their August recess.
Speaker Pelosi is desperately trying to get Sen. McConnell to call the
Senate back into session to vote on the House-passed gun reform (read:
further restriction of the 2A) bills. McConnell is having none of it,
so activists threatened to "just
stab the m*****f****r" in a video outside of his home. McConnell's
campaign account posted the video of the threats made against the
Senator, and then Twitter suspended the campaign account! It's a move
that could have serious
implications for social media giants.
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
While Cooper continues his hostage of the budget over his
Medicaid-expansion-or-nothing ultimatum, both chambers are working to
get things done in the meantime. Instead of expanding government to
address those less fortunate that fall in the health coverage gap, so
the House passed a bill
for Association Health Plans on a bipartisan vote, and it's
expected to move quickly in the Senate. Passed 49-0 in the Senate, the
House will take up S.B.
683, aimed at preventing absentee ballot fraud, next week. The
Senate passed the Excellent Public Schools Act, which "addresses
in-classroom instruction, reading camps, educator training, and data
collection," and it was quickly passed by the House.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Want to be a part of the massive grassroots army to help keep NC
red in 2020? Sign up for future Trump Victory program trainings
here: Trump
Victory Leadership Initiative
Third
And Ninth District General Election Dates:
Absentee ballot voting has begun! Visit VOTE.GOP to request your absentee ballot.
Early voting begins - August 21
Early voting ends - September 6
Election Day - September 10
There are a multitude of events for Dr. Greg Murphy! Go to his
Facebook page here
and check out one of the events!
On August 10th, come knock some doors with Chairman Michael Whatley
and Vice Chair Miriam Chu in support of Sen. Dan Bishop! The day of
action details are here: Dan
Bishop Day of Action. After knocking some doors, come enjoy a
volunteer appreciation event: NC09
Day Of Action Reception
On August 10th, the Watauga County GOP is holding an event
featuring Diamond & Silk, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, State
Senator Deanna Ballard, and several other special guests! Details are
here: An
Evening With Diamond & Silk
The Orange County GOP is going old school and throwing an ice cream
social! Head to the OCGOP HQ at 125 Boone Square St. in Hillsborough
on August 11th from 1-3pm.
The Uptown Charlotte Republican Women will be holding a
candidate "speed dating" event where Republicans can come and meet our
candidates on the ballot in a casual setting on Wednesday, August 14th
from 6-8pm at the Hickory Tavern Metropolitan. For more info,
visit their website.
On August 15th, the Cabarrus County Republican Women are holding an
event to benefit our judicial candidates! Cabarrus
Republican Women Judicial Rally
Another day of action, this one out east in support of Dr. Greg
Murphy on August 17th! There are multiple locations to help out, so
check it out here: Dr.
Greg Murphy Day Of Action. After you're done, join Dr. Murphy and
Chairman Whatley for a volunteer appreciation event! Details are here:
NC03
Volunteer Appreciation Event
On August 20th, the Durham County GOP will hold a meet-and-greet
for the two candidates vying to unseat Pelosi liberal Rep. GK
Butterfield. Events starts at 7pm at their HQ.
The Union County GOP will be holding a picnic to benefit the
judges running for SCONC and the Court of Appeals in 2020 on August
24th. Want to attend? Check it out: Union
County GOP Judges Picnic
From September 6-8, there will be an entire weekend of action
in support of Dan Bishop! Check out the event page for more info. 2019
Weekend of Action
The Surry County Republican Party will be having their annual
Drawdown on September 7th. Learn more here.
For future planning purposes, the Chatham County GOP is
hosting a candidate forum for 2019 municipal and 2020 candidates on
September 10th. Want to attend? Click
here for details.
The Clay County GOP is holding their fall picnic and rally on on
September 28. Things get rolling at 2pm at the Clay County Rec Park
Pavilion at 47 Clay Recreation Park Road in Hayesville. Feel free to
bring a covered dish and come on out!
Have a good weekend!
Jeff Hauser
j_hauser9
http://www.nc.gop/
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