Friday, May 09, 2008

Reflections on the primary…

A few thoughts from Tuesday’s primary results:

* U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry’s sweep of all 10 counties of the 10th Congressional District appeared to mean a lot to the congressman, at least symbolically. He mentioned taking Catawba County several times in interviews.
What the development means is debatable. Challenger Lance Sigmon ran an aggressive campaign, but raised surprisingly little money and entered the race with virtually no name recognition. However, Catawba County is Sigmon’s home turf and the heart of McHenry opposition.
Sheriff David Huffman, by comparison, won Catawba County with about 60 percent of the vote in the 2004 runoff election against McHenry. McHenry won Catawba County Tuesday with 51 percent of the vote, compared to 66 percent district-wide.
Some observers feel Democrat Daniel Johnson could be a more formidable opponent than Sigmon. Well-known in Hickory, Johnson drew great support in the city on Tuesday. He’s already raised more money than any Democrat in years.
The general consensus is Johnson will have to win Catawba County by a fairly wide margin, take a couple of other counties and stay competitive in McHenry territory to pull the upset.

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N.C. Democratic State Party Chair backs Obama

Jerry Meek, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, endorse Barack Obama this week following the Illinois senator’s decisive victory in the state.

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Thursday, May 08, 2008

Johnson responds to McHenry

Democrat Daniel Johnson didn’t appreciate U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry’s categorization of him following Tuesday’s election. Their race hasn’t officially begun, but the two have already traded shots.

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A Closer Look at Tuesday’s Election

The following are a few notes and interesting facts from Tuesday’s election.

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Could Johnson pull the upset?

HIckory’s Daniel Johnson is viewed as the Democrats’ best hope in years to break through and end Republican domination in the 10th Congressional District.

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Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Ivester statement

Congressional candidate Steve Ivester issued the following statement this morning following his loss to Daniel Johnson.

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Daniel Johnson statement on primary win

Congressional candidate Daniel Johnson issued the following statement Tuesday night following his primary victory.

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