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Romney’s VP pick a lightening rod on budget, healthcare, LGBT issues

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced his pick for vice president today, lauding his new partnership with Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as "America’s Comeback Team." LGBT...

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HRC on Paul Ryan: ‘Out of Touch with Americans on LGBT Equality’

From a press release: The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization – is responding today to Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Paul...

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Legislative endorsements announced by pro-LGBT PAC

Dozens of candidates for the North Carolina General Assembly received endorsements today from Equality North Carolina, the state's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocacy and...

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The record breaking special interest election

Not too many years ago, Republicans in North Carolina railed against what they described as the “pay-to-play” culture in Raleigh where special interests who gave political leaders big bundles of...

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Walter Dalton tours gay-owned Greensboro business

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton, the Democratic candidate for governor this year, toured the gay-owned Replacements, Ltd. in Greensboro on Thursday. Dalton was accompanied by Maryland Gov....

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Statewide candidate endorsements announced

A statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) political action committee has announced its list of endorsements in statewide and judicial races this week. The post Statewide candidate...

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Dalton to hold LGBT fundraiser

North Carolina gubernatorial candidate and current Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton is scheduled to hold a fundraiser with leading members of the state's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community...

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Dalton and McCrory face-off in first gubernatorial debate

North Carolina gubernatorial candidates squared off Wednesday night in their first live, televised debate. Democratic Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton and Republican former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory spoke on...

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Voter registration deadline is Friday

Today, Friday, Oct. 12, is the deadline for voter registration in North Carolina. Make sure you're registered and all your voter information is up to date! The post Voter registration deadline is...

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QPoll: Do you believe center-right moderates will ever be able to regain...

Do you believe center-right moderates will ever be able to regain control of the Republican Party or has the power amassed by right-wing extremists already caused too much damage? The post QPoll: Do...

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LGBT rights group releases endorsements for Mecklenburg County races

Members of the Mecklenburg LGBT Political Action Committee, or MeckPAC, will hold a special reception for Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners candidates on Wednesday evening. The post LGBT...

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Bill James’ Charlotte Observer endorsement questioned

A local LGBT rights group is questioning The Charlotte Observer endorsement of anti-gay Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James. The post Bill James’ Charlotte Observer endorsement questioned...

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VIDEO: Lesbian N.C. Senate candidate not backing down on reproductive rights

Openly lesbian N.C. Senate candidate Deb Butler is defending her use of a “transvaginal wand” in a campaign ad against Republican incumbent Thom Goolsby. News video below: The report above follows...

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Gay GOP operative uses anti-gay slur to describe lesbian House candidate

An openly gay political operative who has worked on several Republican campaigns in Buncombe County used an anti-gay slur on Twitter on Thursday to describe an openly lesbian North Carolina House...

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Groups release local, statewide endorsements

Three LGBT rights groups have released their endorsements for this fall’s general election on Nov. 6. The post Groups release local, statewide endorsements appeared first on QnotesCarolinas.com.

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Election Day: Endorsements and voter information

Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 6, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn more about statewide and local LGBT-friendly endorsements in North Carolina. The post Election Day: Endorsements and voter information...

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Election day decides fate of Coleman, Forest rivalry

Polls consistently show Republican Pat McCrory leading Walter Dalton in the gubernatorial race. Republicans are likely to keep the legislature. Some Republicans could land in state secretary...

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With McCrory, say goodbye to a progressive North Carolina

Many North Carolinians, particularly those Charlotteans who remember a kindler, gentler Pat McCrory, are expected to cast their vote for him today. It will come with a cost. The post With McCrory, say...

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Agenda: Election night parties

There's plenty of election night watch parties for your viewing and partying pleasure. Whether you'll be celebrating or mourning, these parties won't disappoint. The post Agenda: Election night...

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Three gay candidates among legislative hopefuls

An historic number of openly gay and lesbian candidates are running for the North Carolina General Assembly this year. One is guaranteed victory. Two others have faced conservative opponents. The post...

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McCrory elected next North Carolina governor

Months of polling data showing Republican Pat McCrory leading Democrat Walter Dalton in North Carolina's gubernatorial race were vindicated on Tuesday as the former 14-year Charlotte mayor sailed past...

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Gay-friendly candidates elected to Mecklenburg board

Several new LGBT-friendly candidates were elected on Tuesday to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. They'll join several familiar incumbents and a new Republican commissioner in District 5....

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PHOTOS: Gay Charlotte fetes Obama reelection as other races reveal mixed results

Election day in North Carolina turned in to a sort of mixed bag for the Tar Heel State's LGBT community on Tuesday. While President Barack Obama won reelection, he did so without carrying North...

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More coverage: Historic LGBT victories

Yesterday's election saw victory for several marriage referenda and other LGBT victories. For the first time, voters have approved legalization of same-sex marriage rights. The post More coverage:...

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N.C. Supreme Court: Newby wins in close race

Incumbent state Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby, fueled by an unprecedented amount of outside money that helped him overcome an opponent from a family of well-known North Carolina lawyers, defeated...

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Republicans hold control of N.C. legislature

Republicans maintained their control of the North Carolina General Assembly, adding to their majorities in both the Senate and the House. LGBT advocates in Raleigh say they are ready for new...

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Gay House, Senate candidates lose to Republican opponents

After hard-fought campaigns, two openly lesbian candidates for the North Carolina legislature lost their races on Tuesday night. The post Gay House, Senate candidates lose to Republican opponents...

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Powers: We stood tall

Republican Mecklenburg County Commission at-large candidate Wayne Powers came in sixth in his seven-way race on Tuesday. Three Democrats won the at-large contests. On Wednesday, Powers thanked his...

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LGBT activists look forward to local advances

Members of a local LGBT advocacy group say this week's elections for the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners gives them hope for future advances. The post LGBT activists look forward to local...

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Exit polls show gay voter strength

National exit polling data estimates that five percent of the nation's voters on Tuesday self-identified as gay, lesbian or bisexual. The numbers, if taken at face value in North Carolina, reveal a...

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