A logical look at liberty by Stephanie E. Watson.

Here’s the unofficial results from yesterday:

• Josh Stein 54.85% (31,999 votes)
• Mike Beezley 41.68% (24,315 votes)
• Stephanie Watson 3.47% (2,026 votes)

My approximate cost per vote is going to be about $1.

Thanks to all who supported me in what ways you could! I look forward to coming back even stronger in 2012 as a true contender! I’ll post some more post-election reflections soon.

Early voting across N.C. begins Thursday, October 14, and goes through Saturday, October 30. The Wake County Board of Elections has done a great job of showing you where you can go to participate in early voting:

Click here to find an early voting venue in Wake County and to see the hours of operation.

WATSON FOR N.C. SENATE
Stephanie E. Watson, Libertarian Candidate for N.C. Senate District 16
www.GoLiberty.net
Monday, September 6, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RALEIGH, N.C. — Stephanie Watson, Libertarian candidate for N.C. Senate District 16 in Wake County, invites the public to a casual Meet-the-Candidate event at Frankie’s Fun Park on Thursday, September 9, between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Frankie’s is at 11190 Fun Park Dr. off T.W. Alexander near US-70 in Raleigh.

This will be the second of two receptions this month for the Watson campaign. The first was held at Loco Lu’s Coffeehouse in Raleigh on September 2, and attendees filled the shop. At the event, Watson answered questions from the audience about state spending, transportation, education, and states’ rights.

Watson is a native to N.C. and a 1996 graduate of N.C. State University. As a Liberty advocate, Watson promotes freedom and personal responsibility. She explains, “Like many people today, I feel the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States have disenfranchised the voices of Liberty. The Libertarian Party understands that government intervention is at the heart of many of our issues, and that it’s more Liberty, not more intervention, that offers a real long-term solution.”

For the Thursday event, Watson is eager to meet more Wake County residents and discuss the local and state issues important to them. Watson encourages, “Come early, relax and enjoy some free food. Bring the kids, stay and enjoy the arcade and the park.”

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Links: Stephanie E. Watson for N.C. Senate District 16, Campaign Web site: www.GoLiberty.net

For more information about this topic, or to arrange an interview, please contact Stephanie Watson via phone at 910-960-7833 or email stef@goliberty.net.

Loco Lu’s is this week! Be sure to be there from 7-9 PM this Thursday, September 2nd. This is a great chance to have an informal Q&A session with Stephanie so you can express your feelings about state government and find out how Stephanie can bring your concerns to the General Assembly.

• EVENT: Meet-the-Candidate Event at Loco Lu’s
• WHEN: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 7-9 PM
• WHERE: Loco Lu’s Coffeeshop (www.locolu.com), 5210 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, NC (about 1 mile West of Crabtree Valley Mall on Glenwood, then right left onto Hollyridge)
• EVENT DETAILS HERE: http://www.meetup.com/GoLiberty/calendar/14100978/

The Frankie’s Fun Park event has been rescheduled. Be sure to make a note of the change, and bring the whole family out to meet Stephanie, discuss your concerns, find out where she stands on the issues important to you, and enjoy the fun and games at the park!

• EVENT: Meet-the-Candidate Event at Frankie’s Funpark
• WHEN: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 6-8 PM
• WHERE: Frankie’s Fun Park (www.frankiesfunpark.com/raleigh/), 11190 Fun Park Drive, Raleigh, NC (in the Brier Creek area, on T.W. Alexander Drive near the intersection with Glenwood Avenue)
• EVENT DETAILS HERE: http://www.meetup.com/GoLiberty/calendar/14486127/

UPDATED!

Stephanie is having a meet-the-candidate event at Frankie’s Fun Park in Raleigh on Thursday, September 9st, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Bring the whole family, and come early for food and a cash bar, and stay for go-carts, batting cages, and the arcade!

Most importantly, meet Stephanie, express your concerns as a voter, and discuss how Stephanie can take your concerns to the floor of the Senate next session. Bring your checkbook, too, so you can make your in-person donation!

For more information, and to RSVP (encouraged, but not required), see: http://www.meetup.com/GoLiberty/calendar/14486127/

The attorneys the LPNC has been working with on the ballot access lawsuit discovered something buried in some state tax law changes (S.B. 1177) passed by the General Assembly last session and signed into law in early July. The GA has implemented an important change in the N.C. Political Parties Financing Fund that was requested by Gary Bartlett at the State Board of Elections office to resolve a conflict in the definition of “political party” between the state’s election law (G.S. 163) and the public campaign financing law in G.S. 105-159.1. I’m happy to report that the N.C. Political Parties Financing Fund now refers to G.S. 163-96 for that definition instead of establishing some arbitrary requirement within G.S. 105. Consequently, this means the LPNC will have equal treatment under the N.C. Political Parties Financing Fund as other qualified political parties, and will be able to receive their proportionate and designated shares of that fund.

Here are the documents of note:

• The bill that was passed and signed into law (S.B. 1177)
• The N.C. Political Parties Financing Fund (not yet updated to reflect these changes)
• G.S. 163-96 with the state’s definition of a political party

I really enjoyed the B.J. Lawson BBQ event on Saturday. The brisket was delicious, and the conversation was enjoyable. I appreciate B.J. giving me the unexpected chance to introduce myself and mention my top campaign issues. That simple introduction broke the ice for me and made for a wonderful evening of meeting some great people and talking about liberty.

Had an opportunity to meet my Republican opponent at the event. Mr. Beezley is a great guy who’s also passionate about changing the direction of government in N.C. Though we disagree on the role government should play in that change, I’m glad there’s people like Beezley putting their hat in the ring to get the self-serving establishment out of the legislature.

Wednesday’s coming, and I’m really looking forward to being part of the StopNCAnnexation Rally in Raleigh. I’ll be doused in sunscreen and ready to talk about meaningful annexation reform. Hopefully, I won’t forget to take my camera this time. (Darn it, Fernie! You were always there, and you always remembered! We miss you, and we’ll keep trying to fill your well-worn activist shoes.)

Then… Saturday, June 19, is the big COOKOUT at Pullen Park! Be sure to spread the word! The food and fun are free, and I’ll give a brief statement to talk about my campaign. Bring the whole family! I posted the details at the Meetup.com group, but RSVP there is optional: http://www.meetup.com/GoLiberty/calendar/13591665/

If you’d like to volunteer to help for the cookout, email me at stef@goliberty.net and I’ll let you know what tasks we still need covered.

At the request of some of our supporters, I’ve started a “Fan Page” at Facebook for the campaign. You can check it out here, and click the link at the top if you’d like to “Become a Fan”:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephanie-E-Watson-for-NC-Senate-District-16/114843185201363

On April 17 from noon to 1 PM, volunteers will be helping to prepare about 500 envelopes for the campaign’s first fundraiser letter. For details and to RSVP, go to the event page at Meetup.com/GoLiberty using this link:

http://www.meetup.com/GoLiberty/calendar/13092522/

I’ve just redirected volunteer.goliberty.net to a new Meetup.com group that will have our calendar and mailing list for campaign volunteer efforts and event announcements. Whether you want to be hands-on helping the campaign, or just want to stay informed on what’s going on and where, be sure to join the group!