NC primaries

As I'm sure we all remember, turnout for the primary elections here in North Carolina was abysmal to say the least. At one of the most crucial points in our nations history, when our economic and political future seems to hang in the balance, it boggles the mind that so few of our citizens trekked to their courthouses and libraries to make their voices heard. Granted, turnout for midterm elections has never been stellar here in the old north state, but the 2010 elections will determine the political course of the country in one of the toughest climates it has ever faced. In a time like this, when so many people care so deeply about so many issues, my fear is that the lamentable turnout during the primaries reflects a burgeoning lack of faith in the electoral system as a means to affect government for the better.

A summary of the candidates for Auditor, Insurance Commissioner, and Superintendent of Public Instruction and their actual standings (vis a vis liberal/conservative views) based on a reading of their credentials and public statements.

A summary of the judicial candidates and their actual standings (vis a vis liberal/conservative views) based on a reading of their credentials and public statements.

[cross-posted at www.dailykos.com]

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Voter Awareness Rally
1-3 p.m.: Voter Registration Drive
Saturday, April 5
Galaxy Cinema in Cary, North Carolina
my.barackobama.com

If you're going to be 18 by November 4, you're eligible to vote. But even if you're not going to be 18 this year, you can get involved in this historic campaign to elect Barack Obama as the next president of the United States.