2 N.C. political ads in running for awards

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Two North Carolina political ads from the past year are finalists for national awards.

One commercial is for U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, and it features the endorsement by former Marine Ilario Pantano, who was initially accused of killing two suspected Iraqi insurgents. The charges were later dropped when a military tribunal found there was no credible evidence.

The ad was created by Rotterman & Associates, the Raleigh-based political consulting firm. It is one of three finalists for Republican congressional candidates.

Another finalist is the rocking chair ad run by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee against Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole.

That ad featured two elderly men at Bynum General Store in Chatham County speculating on whether Dole was 92 or 93.

The men were actually referring to effectiveness ratings and the percentage of time she voted with President Bush — not her age.

The rocking chair ad was produced by Squier Knapp Dunn Communications of Washington. It is a finalist in the category of state candidate races.

The winner of the Reed Awards will be announced in Washington on Thursday.

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1375818.html

Hagan sues Dole on ad

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: October 31, 2008 RALEIGH

As the campaign for U.S. Senate enters its final days, Republican incumbent Elizabeth Dole is raising religion as an issue, and her Democratic challenger Kay Hagan is fighting mad.

http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/oct/31/hagan-sues-dole-on-ad/news-local/

Elizabeth Dole makes stop in city

By Jim McNally | Statesville R&L
Published: October 30, 2008

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole is rolling out the big guns — in the form of a big bus — in her effort to hold off Democratic rival state Sen. Kay Hagan and keep her seat for a second term.

Joined by U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, Dole made Statesville a stop on her campaign’s “Elizabus Tour” on Wednesday afternoon. She was greeted by a crowd of about 200 supporters at the Iredell County Republican Party headquarters.
http://www2.statesville.com/content/2008/oct/30/elizabeth-dole-makes-stop-city/news-local/

Dole in Taylorsville, Wilkesboro, Boone

It’s that time of year again and the Dole campaign is out on some late election rallies.  Elizabeth Dole, Richard Burr, and Secretary Jack Kemp are making their way across the fifth district.   Though many rallies are planned these are the only one’s we attended.   If you have photos or stories you’d like to share from other places email us at ncfifthdistrict@yahoo.com .  Click on or NC05 Photos flickr page link to see all the photos in the right bottom corner.

 

Update: http://jeffreysykes.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/dole-in-wentworth/

Godless Fundraisers?

Kay Hagan: Godless Promises?

Dole, Burr, Foxx, McCrory at FCGOP

Look who is coming to Winston-Salem Senator Elizabeth Dole Senator Richard Burr Rep. Virginia Foxx Mayor Pat McCrory and others you will want to see!

Wednesday, October 29th from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at
Forsyth County GOP Victory Office
2110-D Cloverdale Ave. Winston-Salem, NC (336) 724-6000

Dole Kicks off the Bus Tour

Senator Elizabeth Dole has kicked off a bus tour in the final days push for re-election to the United States Senate. The ElizaBus tour will be visiting cities throughout North Carolina for community rallies as she discusses her positive message of stronger economy, lower taxes and smaller government.

http://blog.elizabethdole.org/

Wilkes Election Calendar

8 More Days Until Victory!!!

There are several important events coming up that need your support and participation to help ensure a GOP Victory next week.

*Thursday, October 31st – Senator Elizabeth Dole Campaign stop in Wilkes County. Senator Richard Burr will also be in attendance. 9:00 a.m. at the Wilkes Heritage Museum

*Thursday, October 31st – Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Wilkes County Fundraiser at Redding’s Country Kitchen, Ronda from 5 – 6:30 p.m. $20.

*Saturday, November 1st – Get Out the Vote and Meet the Candidates Rally at East Middle School at 6:00 p.m. Free Hamburgers and Hot Dogs and Live Music. Come out and show your appreciation for our GOP Candidates and their support for the conservative cause!

*Tuesday, November 4th – ELECTION DAY – VICTORY Party at Headquarters. Chili and sandwiches.

Please mark your calendars for these important events and rally around our Republican ticket!!
Onto Victory!!!

Watauga County Prayer Coalitiion.

Special upcoming events…..mark you calendars:

Get-Out-The-Vote Rally
Monday, October 27 • 9:00 AM
Watauga GOP Headquarters
151 Meadowview Road (across from Templeton Tours)
Special guests: Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, State GOP Chairman Linda Daves

Senator Elizabeth Dole is coming to Boone!
The Dole 2008 campaign bus tour will visit Watauga County October 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Join Us at the Golden Corral Restaurant Parking Lot, across from Wal-Mart near Food Lion, Dollar Tree and Beef O’Brady’s.

Lt. Governor Candidate Robert Pittenger (R) will introduce Senator Dole.
Weather Permitting, the campaign rally will be outdoors (the bus has its own stage and PA system).
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the Golden Corral, with a large area reserved.

Golden Corral Restaurant is located at 187 Watauga Village Drive, Boone, NC, Just off Blowing Rock Boulevard (US 321)

“Faith Night” at the Phone Bank
Thursday evening, October 30, GOP Headquarters
We need 10 people to come make phone calls this last week before the election. Calls are made from 5:30 – 9:00; please come any or all of that time. Instruction provided before you begin calling. Please call Pam Blume to volunteer. 265-0220.

Pre-Election Prayer Luncheon
Friday, October 31, Noon – 1:30 pm, Golden Corral, Boone
Please join us during this time (or drop in for as long as you can) for a time of prayer for the upcoming election. Go through the serving line and proceed to the partioned room at the front corner of the restaurant. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, NC House candidate Dan Soucek, NC Senate candidate Jerry Butler, and other local GOP candidates and leaders will be in attendance. Sponsored by the Watauga Prayer Coalition of the North Carolinians of Faith for John McCain. Contact Pam Blume (265-0220) for more information.

Please let friends know about these events.