Blue Ridge Times

New Poll: Blackburn Leads Tennessee GOP Primary as Voters Want TN Legislature to Back TrumpRx "Republican primary voters in Tennessee are rewarding candidates who stand with President Trump on lowering prescription drug costs, and they won't look kindly on anyone who undermines that effort,” Buchanan said. “With cost of living topping the issue agenda and TrumpRx enjoying overwhelming support, legislators who back SB2040 are walking into a political buzzsaw of their own making." Read more below

Op-Ed: Congress Moves to Unlock America's Mineral Wealth — And North Carolina Is at the Center of It As the Senate faces its April deadline to act, North Carolinians — from the lithium miners of the Piedmont to the soldiers and airmen of our military installations — have more at stake in that vote than most Americans realize. Read more below

After primary victory, President Trump Formally Endorses Laurie Buckhout for Congress President Trump said, "It is my Great Honor to endorse Colonel Laurie Buckhout, who is running to represent the incredible people of North Carolina's 1st Congressional District." Read more below

Bipartisan Blue Ribbon Commission On Education Announced By Governor Stein, Senate Leader Berger and Speaker Hall North Carolina has the talent and the foundation to become a national leader in education, and we intend to do just that,” said Speaker Destin Hall. “By bringing top educators, business leaders, and elected officials to the same table, this new commission will take an honest look at what’s working and what isn’t in our public schools. I look forward to collaborating with them to strengthen schools across our state. Read more: theblueridgetimes.com/news/bipartisa…

New Virginia Legislation May Limit Access To Drugs In Commonwealth, May Impact Border Communities in North Carolina Read more below

The Republican National Committee and North Carolina Republican Party Worked Together To Strengthen Election Integrity For the March Primary “Secure elections are the foundation of our democracy,” said RNC Chairman Joe Gruters. “The RNC worked closely with the North Carolina Republican Party to ensure county election officials followed the law as they held these elections. The RNC is committed to working with state and local partners to secure our elections.” Read more below

North Carolina Troopers Association Endorsed Michael Whatley For Senate “Troopers and law enforcement officers across this state want leaders who Back the Blue and stand up for public safety,” said Retired North Carolina State Trooper Richard Maness and NCTA Representative. “Michael Whatley will stand with us, fight for North Carolina, and put America First.” Read more below

Buckhout Secures Republican Nominations For First Congressional District, Setting Up Rematch With Davis Buckhout said, “I’m grateful to the voters across Eastern North Carolina who rallied behind our campaign tonight. Republicans are united and ready to send a fighter to Washington. Don Davis has spent his time in Congress doing little for this district while voting for the largest tax hike in American history and siding with Washington insiders instead of Eastern North Carolina’s farmers, workers, and small businesses.” Read more below

Progressive Democrats Call Out National Democrats Interference In Open Primaries, Including Western North Carolina “Democrats are in disarray once again, this time fighting among themselves after DC Democrats tried to pick a winner before voters had their say. No matter which radical candidate they settle on after their primary chaos, Republicans will win,” said RNC Spokeswoman Emma Hall. Read more below:

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President Trump Highlights His Choices In The March 3rd Primary Click the link below to read more