2008
I have been hearing about a lot of inauguration-related activities going on this weekend and through Tuesday. I'd rather not have them clog up the calendar, but I thought it would be helpful to list them all in one place. Here's what I know about so far, please post additional events and let us know how you're observing this landmark event.
The Orange County Democratic Women and the Orange County Democratic Party are
sponsoring a Public Forum on Analysis of the 2008 Election on Thursday,
November 20, 7:30 pm at the Century Center in Carrboro. Hodding Carter
III, Ferrel Guillory, and Rob Christiansen will be the panel.
Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
It seems quite likely that North Carolina could face a recount, so these numbers may change. (And they are never considered truly "final" until certified by the Board of Elections anyway.) But here's how Orange County voted, according to the NC Board of Elections, so far. I don't think any adjustments will change the outcome of these very decisive local races.
Congress:
| David Price (i) (DEM) | | 63.44% | 263,151 |
| William (B.J.) Lawson (REP) | | 36.56% | 151,672 |
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414,823 |
I suppose I should first say I like many of my fellow veterans and many returning veterans now suffer as does our Senator McCain with the curse of PTSD. Why is it a curse? It’s sometimes difficult to maintain an even keel...sometimes life gets too difficult. But while I am lucid let me say. It is my fervent hope that citizens of North Carolina honour the Veterans and their contributions to our freedoms on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. What does November 4th have to do with honouring our Veterans? First, the obvious that our veterans, retirees, and active duty service men and women have met and are meeting their responsibilities as citizens of this state and country. Second, this same group represents approximately 10% of the population of this state and as such have a duty to act responsibly and vote! Third, each member of this group must recognize their responsibility to the group and ignore the racial, prejudicial, and ignorant remarks of some of our fellow citizens and vote for the candidate each of us feels in our heart will be best for our country.
Orange County Campaign for Change
Official Barack Obama Victory Party!
Tuesday, November 4
7:30 PM until...
Location: The Station at Southern Rail
In Carrboro, across the parking lot from Weaver Street Market
-Hear from Orange County campaign staff
-Watch it all unfold on big TVs
-Kill time with drink specials
-Piano favorites from Robert Griffin until the results start coming in!
New Orleans Style Brass Band Parade at 10PM!!! (Before final results come in!)
Paraders: Bring your Obama signs, noisemakers, costumes, stilts, puppets, etc.
We'll celebrate this amazing campaign and relieve our anxiety with a quick walk around town!
RSVP Online here (or just show up...)
Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 2:30pm
Location:
The Station at Southern Rail
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