At Saturday evening's NC GOP Hall of Fame dinner, your blogger was pleased to see that Judge Barbara Jackson is throwing her hat into the ring for North Carolina Supreme Court.
Judge Jackson hopes to become Justice Jackson by continuing her [...]
At Saturday evening's NC GOP Hall of Fame dinner, your blogger was pleased to see that Judge Barbara Jackson is throwing her hat into the ring for North Carolina Supreme Court.
Judge Jackson hopes to become Justice Jackson by continuing her [...]
This morning, your blogger was discussing with a friend, how amazed we are why those on both the right and left get so negatively emotional when they discuss former Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin? "Why are her naysayers so afraid", we wondered.
Palin has it all and is [...]
The Raleigh News and Observer reported over the weekend that Curtis Media station, WPTF AM 680, won't be the only kid on the Triangle-area block with conservative talk. Clear Channel's WRDU 106.1 FM plans to join the fray just after the Christmas season.
Your [...]
Crime and immigration often go hand-in-hand, according to a study, says Ron Woodard, director of NC LISTEN, a watchdog group. In an e-mail he wrote,
"As I have said numerous times, out-of-control immigration is not responsible for all of America's problems, but it is making all of our problems much [...]
The members of the North Carolina Republican Party Executive Committee, voted Saturday to keep open Republican primaries to those registered unaffiliated in North Carolina.
The discussion was lengthy and heated with passion on both sides of the argument.
Ann Sullivan, of Wayne County and second Vice Chairman of the 3rd Congressional District, [...]
Claude E. Pope, Jr, Chairman of the Wake County Republican Party, Friday, filed a Notice of Challenge with the Wake County Board of Elections, challenging the right of Clayton H. "Clay" Aiken to remain registered to vote in Wake County.
“It has come to light [...]
With former NC Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand (D-Cumberland) having stepped down, supposedly to take over the chairmanship of the State Parole Board, inquiring minds have to wonder, who is going to be next?
Naturally, the rumor for several years, has been that the Feds have been "after" [...]
President Ronald Reagan was re-elected this day (11/6) in 1984.
Your blogger did not turn 18 until November 17, 1984 and therefore missed voting for him by a mere 11 days.
KCC knew she was missing out on history at the time but later made up for it by [...]
It's finally judgement week, Part I for Michael Easley (left, prior to wrecking yet another race car. Photo courtesy Greensboro News and Record), former Governor of the Old North State. Part I, because there will certainly be more hearings in court in the [...]
"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue."
Happy Columbus Day!
517 years ago a merchant from a small town in Italy sailed from Spain with 90 men aboard the Niña, Pinta, and the flagship Santa Maria landing 2 months later in the New World. [...]
The Wake County Republican Party sent a strong signal it has rebounded from its disappointing year in 2008 in today’s voting in local races. The party endorsed nine candidates in races for Wake County School Board, Raleigh City council and the Cary Town Council.
Of the nine, five won election [...]
Popular FoxNews contributor, Town Hall guru, and North Carolina native, Mary Katharine Ham (left, with Dallas Woodhouse, state President of the NC Americans for Prosperity chapter) spoke at the Saturday evening reception of the Defending the American Dream Summit. [...]
Herman Cain, radio host and FoxNews contributor, told the General Session of the Defending the American Dream Summit on Saturday morning, that there are two basic rules for conservatives.
A. Save the Save-able
Here's how to spot them when you are speaking with them, [...]
In what slightly resembled a political convention complete with lights, music, and a crowd of 2,000 from more states than ever before, a number of speakers livened up the audience.
The popular themes at this summit thus far seem to be health care, cap and trade and card check. Tax cuts [...]
Your blogger is again joining our friends with the Americans for Prosperity to bring you the Defending the American Dream Summit, via Katy's Conservative Corner.
The North Carolina Delegation has much to be proud about, arriving with the largest delegation of [...]
Your blogger spent all day Friday and most of the day Saturday attending one of the most informative events ever held in North Carolina.
If you are a conservative and are not in Raleigh this weekend, you've missed a great event. The Civitas Institute [...]
Today, your blogger wondered what to write about, considering the significance of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. Here is her story:
On September 11, 2001, I was working in Morrisville at a company call eMerging Information Systems and yes, they did spell that way.
About [...]
Ron Woodard, Chairman of NC LISTEN, wrote the following to Katy's Conservative Corner:
Concerned Citizens and Immigration Reformers,
The pinheads are at it again and are attacking Lou Dobbs for speaking out against illegal immigration. These pinheads are asking their supporters to contact CNN and accuse [...]
Though local TV stations may have only credited the rally with gathering 1000 people, local numbers guru David Burton counted at least 1500 people at Wednesday's Hand's Off My Health care Rally, in Raleigh's Kerr Scott Building.
Sponsored by the North Carolina Chapter of [...]
She's in. NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall (left, photo by Capital Broadcasting), that is.
Apparently, Marshall is looking to repeat the success in 2008, when virtual unknown, Kay Hagan ran against household name, Elizabeth Dole.
As we all know, Hagan was bought and paid for [...]
Your blogger doesn't get to spend as much time as NC Republican Party headquarters as she'd like, but Tuesday evening, she had a very pleasant experience with the staff.
After a great chat with uber receptionist, Wanda Shivers, KCC noticed all the new faces at State Headquarters. She's not [...]
Even the liberal "news" paper, the Los Angeles Times admits it. Republicans virtually own Twitter. It may have been developed by Silicon Valley leftists, but there are more of "us" than "them" communicating in 140 characters or less.
Two years ago, about the time your blogger [...]
Will the "real" Republicans please stand up?
The GOP in North Carolina is more diverse than ever as there are at least three different factions of Republicans groups.
It's hard to break them down into nice, neat circles, but KCC attempts here to break it down. Sorry [...]
Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC) announced on national television Wednesday afternoon that he was refusing the Lt. Governor's "offer" to step down, 16 months before his term is due to expire. He said that would be "just plain wrong" and intoned that his work there isn't done yet.
"Rewriting [...]
If you aren't on Twitter, you are missing out on the biggest news source on the Web. Recently at the RightOnline Conference, in Pittsburgh, your blogger met for the first time, many of her friends from Twitter.
These people are some of the most [...]
Your blogger hasn't been writing much this summer. She's been busy at the beach with her family, and dealing with family illnesses.
However, this story, as covered in Thursday's Raleigh News and Observer is too important to miss! (Judge Upholds Firing of State Trooper).Due to urgent family matters, I am taking a much-needed break from blogging, but not from politics.
There are only two creatures of value on the face of this earth: those with a commitment, and those who acquire the commitment of others.--John Adams (quoted in "1776")
"As I write these words, the enemy is plainly in sight beyond the river, and I begin [...]
Katy's Conservative Corner is posting an e-mail we received from the Eagle Forum, regarding the big vote on the Energy Tax. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has scheduled the Household Energy Tax Vote this Week! Please Take Action to defeat the so-called Global Warming bill!!!!
We thank the Eagle Forum [...]
Here are some odds and ends today from the various national blogs about the Democrats' Energy Bill Tax:
The Dems are RUSHING this energy bill through and Congressman Spencer Bachus blogged about it: [www.redcounty.com]
Congressman Mike Pence, who recently spoke at the NCGOP State Convention urges [...]
Wednesday evening, Bill Randall (left - photo MeckGOP), announced his intentions to challenge U.S. Rep. Brad Miller (D-13). Randall, a retired US Navy Meteorologist, lives with his wife in Wake Forest, just North of Raleigh.
He's what your blogger deems a "true" conservative, in that [...]
Katy's Conservative Corner is currently on vacation.
We'll be back on Friday, if all goes well. We've been out-of-town visiting, and now we have visitors.
Not to worry, we are keeping up with everything and we have quite a few interesting posts that you won't [...]
“Governor Perdue’s call for a job-destroying $1.5 billion tax increase is irresponsible and could not come at a worse time. As North Carolina faces the most dire economic recession [...]
Nationally and statewide, people are winding up their celebrations of the period that honors the end of slavery. According to the Raleigh News and Observer, many consider this "America's second birthday". The celebration is an official holiday in NC.
The Republican party should OWN Juneteenth. It [...]
Your blogger received this note on Wednesday from Amazon.com Thank you, liberal General Assembly. Thank you very much. You put little wage earners like this blogger (and thousands of others in our state) out of business:
We regret to inform you that the North Carolina state legislature (the General [...]
Senate Republican Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) renewed his call, Wednesday, for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate possible criminal violations involving former Democratic Governor Mike Easley, former first lady Mary Easley, and others. These investigations involve not only the appointment of Mary [...]
Part I: How We will Win. Please forgive your blogger's shaky camera.
Part II: This part is extremely shaky. It might be better to just listen than to watch.
Your blogger is sorry for this, but she was extremely tired. Running this blog is a one-woman show and she' [...]
According to the latest Gallup Poll, people identifying themselves as conservatives are now the single-largest ideological group in the nation.
"Thus far in 2009, 40% of Americans interviewed in national Gallup Poll surveys describe [...]
I would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your loyal, valuable, and steadfast support during the course of this campaign. It was an amazing journey to travel the state and meet with so many great people during [...]
Watch this space. If your blogger took your photo and you don't see it in any of the previous posts (which were updated on Sunday), check this spot on Monday afternoon/evening for more. The NC GOP convention may have ended for 2009, but the memories have not! KCC was there [...]
By a margin of only one vote, Tommy Adams (left) won the position of NCGOP Asst Secretary in an afternoon meeting of the NCGOP Executive Committee.
The 24-year-old is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University and defeated Clare Mahoney, a 39-year-old mother of three from Mecklenburg County.
In a strong showing, Dr. Timothy Johnson (Chairman, Buncombe County) has defeated State GOP Vice Chairman David Sawyer.
In a "throw the bums out" environment, this year saw the decision of a chairman who chose not to run for re-election, and the defeat of [...]
During the voting for Chairman of the State GOP Convention, Chad Adams has conceded and has congratulated former Raleigh Mayor Tom Fetzer. This means that Mayor Fetzer has just been elected State Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party.
After the Wake County vote was announced, it [...]
Current Vice Chairman, David Sawyer, has just been nominated for re-election. Additionally, Tim Johnson of Buncombe County, has also been nominated.
The speeches, cheering, and posturing are over. The ballots have been cast for State Chairman. We are currently undergoing a roll call vote. Guilford County Sheriff B.J. Barnes is tallying the votes for your blogger. The actual "hard" vote count means little. They must be [...]
The delegates are currently streaming in the convention hall is filling with delegates and there are more delegates than seats. Guests and visitors (non-credentialed delegates) have been asked to move to the walls or otherwise remain standing.
According to Western North Carolina Television Station, WLOS Channel 13, NC GOP vice chairman candidate and current Buncombe County Chairman Timothy Johnson, has had past trouble with the law.
Though rumors of this have been floating around for months, your blogger has held back on posting them, as we report facts [...]
Are you heading to Raleigh to the State Republican Party convention this weekend? If so, please stop by the media table and say hello to your blogger, as KCC will be covering all the action.
The schedule for the weekend is as follows:
WEEKEND AGENDA:
FRIDAY, [...]
Longtime liberal Democrat, David Price, has picked up challengers again this year. Republican Liberty Caucus member, B.J. Lawson, returns for another go at that Congressional seat. Lawson proved in the 2008 cycle that he could raise money and lots of it. This ability could scare away other GOP challengers.
Tuesday, the North Carolina chapter of Americans for Prosperity released the following statement:
One week after thousands of grassroots activists from all across the state converged on the North Carolina State Legislative Building in Raleigh to tell lawmakers "No Increase [...]
From the files of better late than never, North Carolina lawmakers will begin discussing the life and work of the late U.S. Senator Jesse Helms Tuesday afternoon. The stalwart conservative senator died last July 4th.
Read the entire (biased) story from the Associated Press, here.
Hat tip: State Government Radio
UPDATED: Your [...]
UNC System president Erskine Bowles has just announced that he will follow the reccommendation of the UNC System's Board of Trustees and terminate the contract of former first lady, Mary Easley. This does not end the Easley scandal and your blogger is sorry that [...]
State Senator Phil Berger has announced that the revelations concerning the Easleys are only the tip of the proberbial iceberg This is good news, we assume, to taxpayers.
Sen. Berger, the Republican leader of the NC General Assembly, said in a news release, he looks forward to further announcements.
Blogging from [...]
N.C. State University Chancellor James L. Oblinger resigned this morning after months of investigations by the Carolina Journal and by the Raleigh News and Observer. Read the ever-changing story, here.
Have you received as many messages in your email in box from Tagged.com as I have, lately?
Friday was the fifth anniversary of the death of President Ronald Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004). In recognition of all he did for our great nation, we all should find some time this weekend to reflect on the leadership he provided this [...]
"Gov. [...]
Your blogger feels Megyn Kelly of Fox News says it better than any. The video below explains the situation :
(Note: You must have the most up-to-date version of Shockwave Flash to view the video from Fox News.)HAT TIP: STOP THE ACLU - BEATING THEM WITH [...]
How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live.
Once just a fad, Twitter is developing into a powerful form of communication. What its growth says about us — and the future of American innovation
[...]North Carolina, has been forced to put up with the continuing mess of Democrat corruption in State Government for years. Former Raleigh Mayor Tom Fetzer wonders in this latest video, what is current Governor Beverly Perdue doing about it?
In North Carolina, we Republicans deal with our own, who have strayed. In [...]They came in buses from all parts of our state. They came with their signs of protest and they signed petitions to Governor Beverly Perdue saying "Don't Raise Our Taxes". It was also billed as a Tea Party, designed to draw in the "Tea [...]
According to news sites world wide, on Tuesday, blocked Twitter access from within its borders ahead of today's 20th anniversary of the Tinanmen Square massacre. Twitter is a "microblogging" site where one gets "followers" (readers) and sends tweets (microblog posts). It's extremely popular as [...]
The Wake County Republican Party has printed "Don't Tread On Me" T-Shirts ahead of today's Tea Party happening from 4:30 to 7:30 on Halifax Governement Mall, in downtown Raleigh.
The Black Sphere can be heard on his weekly radio program and he has just finished a book, The Big Black Lie. Pre-order yours today!
Your blogger's beloved late Grandparents had a saying about FDR's racist ways. That saying cannot be repeated in good company and [...]
President B. H. Obama did something right...or left. Since the current "President" and the late President Ronald Reagan were both left-handed, it seemed fitting that Obama signed the bill creating a Reagan tribute with his left hand. (photo: copyright 2009 Reuters)
The North Carolina Republican Party State Convention is less than two weeks away. Your blogger visited Headquarters today and found staffers working overtime and well past eight into the evening, preparing to host another successful convention. Special kudos to Wanda Shivers who handles the [...]
Your blogger discovered Kevin Jackson's "Blacksphere" via Twitter and later learned more of him on Facebook. Check out the video below.
Blacksphere also has a weekly radio program that you can stream via the World Wide Web. Check him out. He's one of the freshest young minds today, [...]
The following is a letter written by Tom Fetzer (left, visiting with College Republicans) to his fellow NC GOP members:
Dear Republican Friend:
I apologize in advance for the content of this message, but as you can see, I had no other choice.
Tuesday, [...]
Families with students on year-round calendar should keep children home from school on Monday
Wake GOP Chairman Claude E. Pope, Jr. is assailing the Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) decision to send all students on year-round calendars to school on Memorial Day. [...]
We hope you will read more about Barbara.
Our sympathies go out to Senator (Harris) Blake (R-Moore) and his entire family (upon the death of wife Barbara Blake). Please keep them in your prayers
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With respect and sorrow,
[...]
Katy,
Good day to you.
I respect your endorsement of Tom Fetzer. You and many others have gone "on the record" as you have felt led to do so.
But on the other hand, I am coming across more and more delegates who say "Bill, I really [...]
It is the opinion of this blogger, that our "esteemed" former first lady, Mary Easley, will not go gently into that good night. In fact, she won't go at all. She is refusing to step down.
She has hired guard dog lawyer, Marvin Schiller, with [...]
NC State University College Republican Chairman, Ches McDowell, issued the following statement:
“While the Democrat leadership in the General Assembly takes every opportunity to cut the University’s budget and Democrat Governor Bev Perdue is forcing all University employees to take a pay cut; the last [...]
According to a new Gallop poll, for the first time, more Americans describe themselves as Pro-Life than pro-choice. The poll, conducted May 7-10, 2009, found that 51% called themselves pro-life versus 43% pro-choice on the issue of abortion.
Additonally, the poll showed that Republicans are continuting [...]
Katy's Conservative Corner proudly Endorses Tom Fetzer for Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party. Below, your blogger, a self-described Republican since the age of 9, offers her personal perspective:
Your blogger first met Tom Fetzer (left) in 1985, while an 18-year-old freshman at Meredith College. He was [...]
“The North Carolina Property Rights Coalition is greatly concerned about the attempt by state government [...]
Monday, May 4, 2009 10:56 p.m. Update: Please call your Senators before the Senate convenes on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
The School Violence Prevention Act SB 526 was pulled from the calendar today and
rescheduled for Tuesday. We assume that SB 221 is still [...]
Dr. Ada Fisher, North Carolina's National Committee Woman to the Republican National Committee (RNC), wrote to your blogger the other day.
The past two weekends have kept GOP activists busy. Republicans, statewide, attended their district conventions and voted on their new district officers. District coincide with a voter's congressional district and are in importance between a county convention and the NCGOP State Convention.
The North Carolina Democrats are having their annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in May in Durham. This gives this blogger a thought.
Would Mr. Jefferson be proud of what's going on in the NC Legislature with the Soviet-style "leadership" of Marc Basnight, Tony Rand, and Joe [...]
Please keep those calls to your legislators coming. Calls change minds, especially if they receive enough of them.
House Bill 120 has once again been postponed, this time until 3/30/09, in Monday night's session. Could it be that your calls and letters are working so well that [...]
The Wake County Republican Party has joined Twitter. Twitter is a popular "microblog" with posts of 140 characters or less. Virtually taken over by conservatives, Twitter is extremely popular with people of all ages, and allows users to quickly communicate ideas and thoughts.
It's a two-way communication, with users responding [...]
