Pat McHenry (R-NC) interrupts a Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth while he quotes George Bush. The president's words offend the North Carolina Congressman. At least that's what he wants people to think.
Mad Miss Mattie is back and she's more excited than ever about neighboring Congressman Patrick McHenry who recently got dope-slapped by Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank.
WNCNN's own Mad Miss Mattie makes the Republican Party's official announcement of Karl Rove's April 28th visit to the district. West Hendersonville High School Be there.
Beloved WNCNN correspondent Mad Miss Mattie reports that Larry Flynt is on the hunt for photos of Congressman Pat McHenry. Miss M. advises Pat to use the offer to fundraise (since Abramoff is in jail now.) And she also tells of mysterious escort service/call boy client lists that Pat's friends might supply him for sale to Flynt.
Karl Rove instructs the Republicans of Western North Carolina how to win elections. "It's entirely possible for you to shape the outcome of this contest by what you do in the months between now and the next election." Guess what, Democrats. He's right
At the July 17 Democratic rally against Iraq War funding (against the Senate Republican filibuster) veterans, their sisters, and their mothers spoke against the war. Tracy Miller, Andrew Horne and others spoke representing msfo.org, votevets.org
The first unidentified speaker is John Bruhns of IraqCampaign dot org and AmericaBlog dot com
At a Heath Shuler rally in Asheville, Senator John Edwards explains the importance of this election, of early voting, and of helping to get out the vote.
Kim Yaman describes how she has become full-time caretaker for her granddaughter, Leyla. Leyla's father has been deployed ever since her birth, only seeing her five times. Leyla's mother was deployed for 3 1/2 years before returning with a disabling brain injury.
At a candidates' forum in Rutherford County, NC, Heath Shuler defends his decision to refuse to debate on Sundays; adding that he's attended 7 debates his opponent, Charles Taylor, has refused.
Rep. Patrick McHenry tells Hardball's Chris Matthews that he's good with a military strike on Iran even if that county only presents a "potential danger" to America's allies. He says a military strike "to eliminate their nuclear capability could be a wise thing."