GRNC Alert:
11 - 5 -08 |
Grass Roots North
Carolina
Forum for Firearms Education
P.O. Box 10684, Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 664-8565, http://www.grnc.org
GRNC Alert Hotline: (919) 562-4137
hotline@grnc.org |
THE BAD NEWS
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So. Here
we are. Welcome to the post-election hangover.
In short, GRNC threw everything we had at the
election. I am proud of the work and achievements –
and yes, there were many achievements – made by our
many volunteers. GRNC did more mailings and radio
spots than ever before and, for the first time, added
automated calling to its arsenal.
But the fact is that gun rights did not drive this
election. Barrack Obama brought an unprecedented
number of minorities to the polls who, to a greater
extent than Republicans, cast straight party votes for
Democrats. People who watched their 401k’s tank voted
for unspecified “change.” And frankly, the Republican
Party is a burned out hulk of what Ronald Reagan
initiated in 1980.
Even some gun voters shifted to Obama, either out of
self-delusion (“Obama won’t take my guns,” said one);
or out of principle, either because they felt other
issues were more important, or because the RINOs of
the Republican Party couldn’t manage to field a
candidate better than McCain.
In US House races, Democrats picked up 17 seats
nationwide including, unfortunately, the one held by
Robin Hayes (R-8, GRNC **** evaluation). In the US
Senate, Elizabeth Dole (R, ****) and 4 other
Republicans lost seats nationwide, leaving Democrats
shy of the 60-vote “supermajority” necessary to
overcome filibusters. (At the time of writing, Sen.
Norm Coleman, R-MN, leads Al Franken by a narrow
margin likely to lead to a recount).
THE SO-SO NEWS
In General Assembly races, things remain largely
unchanged. In the NC Senate, Republican former House
Representative Deb Clary (R-Cleveland, ****) picked up
a Democrat seat previously held by our new Lt.
Governor, Walter Dalton, bringing the D/R split in the
Senate from 31/19 to 30/20.
In the NC House, Democrats picked up two previously
Republican seats while Republicans picked up two
previously Democrat seats, leaving the split at 68/52.
Mark Hollo (R-Catawba/Alexander, ****), who was
supported by the GRNC Political Victory Fund in
mailings and radio spots, will likely call for a
recount in a race he trails by only 209 of 31,000
votes cast, leaving us a chance of picking up a House
seat. We will keep you apprised of developments.
THE GOOD NEWS
As in 1992, conservative organizations in general and
gun rights groups in particular will grow stronger. It
seems that some people do nothing until appropriately
threatened. Judging by online GRNC memberships that
started rolling in as the election returns came in,
some apparently feel very threatened.
Perhaps Pelosi, Reid and Obama will be over-confident
enough to drive Congress back to conservatives, as in
1994. Perhaps not. Whatever the case, GRNC will be
ready: We are more organized, more efficient and more
effective than ever before.
WHAT YOU MUST DO
* JOIN GRNC: If you aren’t a member already, join.
Frankly, we will need your money to fight inevitable
gun control. You can do so at: http://grnc.org/join_grnc/
* VOLUNTEER: We will also need your time. Whether it
be helping to distribute legislative alerts at gun
shows, helping the Legislative Action Team stalk the
halls of the General Assembly, or putting your unique
talents to use in other ways, GRNC needs you now.
* SIGN UP MEMBERS: You all know people at gun clubs,
the local range or hanging around gun shops who
“aren’t joiners.” March them to a computer terminal
and sign them up via www.GRNC.org or have them fill
out a membership application and mail it for them. We
need numbers, and we need them fast.
* RESPOND TO GRNC ALERTS: As the inevitable gun
legislation is introduced, we will target specific
legislators and committees. We need YOU to deluge
their offices with phone calls and e-mails.
As exemplified by our mascot “Max,” GRNC never gives
up, never forgets, and never goes away. With your
help, when Congress and the General Assembly
reconvene, we will come out swinging.
Armatissimi e liberissimi,
F. Paul Valone
President, Grass Roots North Carolina
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You may find your NC representative by going here:
http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
You may write your federal congressman by going here:
http://www.house.gov/writerep/ |
Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC
sponsors, are supporting your Second Amendment rights:
 | Hyatt Coin & Gun Shop, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd.,
Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-663-5656,
www.hyattguns.com |
| Duncan Gun & Pawn, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro,
NC 28659, 336-667-6303,
www.duncangun.com |
| Shooter's Express, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012,
800-358-GUNS,
www.shootersexpress.com |
| The Aisle Pawn Shop, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC
28115, 704-663-5656
Gunner's Alley, LLC, 200 Parkthrough St., Cary, NC
27511,
www.gunnersalley.com, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Gurearo, ed@gunnersalley.com |
| C & E Gun Shows, 4225 Fortress Drive,
Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or
888-715-0606;
http://www.cegunshows.com/ |
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