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Friend --
Another Democrat debate, another night of Republican ad makers
going absolutely bonkers with excitement. A quiet week in Raleigh
preceded the State Fair starting yesterday. It appears fall weather is
finally here, so settle in with your Saturday morning cup of coffee
and read up on the stories you might have missed this week.
WHAT HAPPENED
STORIES FROM THE
NATION
As other states and cities raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour,
some companies have done it on their own free of government coercion
(how it should be done). Some companies can afford to do it, others
can't. Read on to find out what happened after Target raised their
minimum wage to $15 an hour (like you don't already know). CNN
Amidst all the talk about impeachment, you've probably seen some
"Stop The Madness" ads online somewhere. The RNC and Trump campaign
raised a ridiculous $125M last quarter, and they decided to set
another record this year with their $27M September haul. Fox
News
The Democrats' Medicare For All plan, endorsed by the NCDP, is
exceedingly expensive and would require massive tax increases on
everyone. Far-left candidates like Sen. Warren, Sen. Harris, and Sen.
Sanders have all pushed the plan that would kick everyone off of their
private health insurance. The issue that is surely a complete
surprise: they don't have the money to do it. The
Washington Free Beacon
The National Education Association (NEA) is the liberal teacher's
union based in DC, and the NCAE is their NC chapter. In this op-ed,
read about where those union dues went and how the Janus decision
impacted them. Herald
And Review
STORIES FROM
NC
Speaking of education, Democrats are hell-bent on stopping the
ever-growing school choice movement, insinuating that parents are too
stupid to make the best decisions for their own children or that
charter schools are racist (laughable). Charter schools offer
choices to parents regardless of demographics. Education
Post
This interview is absolutely brutal. Cooper, who campaigned on
transparency in 2016 (laughable for a guy who sent 14 emails over 16
years as AG), is refusing to answer how he's spending taxpayer dollars
on his travel. Watch the video at the bottom. Trust me. WBTV
This Recap has talked about the refusal from a few sheriffs in NC
to honor ICE detainers at the detriment of public safety. Democrat
Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker is one of them, and now he's under
fire for his spending habits while the Democrat Wake County
Commissioners cover for him. WRAL
The top judicial race on the ticket will be for Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court, i.e. Newby vs. Beasley. Check out this breakdown on
their judicial records and which case may present the most distinction
regarding judicial philosophies. Carolina
Journal
TRACKING YOUR REPRESENTATIVES
CONGRESS
In one of the few bipartisan measures to come out of the House,
they passed a series
of bills supporting the Hong Kong protestors (something the NBA
couldn't be bothered to do). They also passed a bill
to help disabled veterans.
The Senate confirmed Barbara
Barrett to be the Secretary of the Air Force. She is the third
woman in a row to hold the position, and not only is she certified for
space travel, but she was the first civilian women to land an F/A-18
on a carrier. They also kept confirming more judicial nominees like Charles
Eskridge to the Southern District of Texas and Rachel
Kovner to the Eastern District of New York.
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
Both chambers held skeleton sessions this week, although some
action is planned for next week.
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
Municipal Election Tools:
Early
Voting Sites - November Elections
List
of Candidates - November Elections
The N.C. State Fair started on October 17th and we need some
more volunteers! Sign
up here or email Vice Chair Miriam Chu directly
at [email protected].
On October 25th, join the 13th District GOP for Dinner with
Ted Budd featuring guest speaker Rep. Mark Meadows! The dinner will be
held at the Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville, NC. Tickets are
here: Dinner
With Ted Budd
Also on October 25th is a night hosted by Rep. Mark Walker
featuring country music legend Ricky Skaggs! Get your tickets here: Walker4NC
ft. Ricky Skaggs
On October 26th, join the Wilson County GOP for their annual oyster
roast! Details: Wilson
GOP Oyster Roast
December 7th is the NCGOP Hall of Fame Dinner! Award applications
and tickets are available here: 2019
Hall of Fame Dinner
Make sure to visit the NCGOP
Events page to see more events than what's listed
there.
Have a good weekend!
Jeff Hauser
j_hauser9
http://www.nc.gop/
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