Even Republicans hate Patrick McHenry

Patrick McHenry is in trouble now- even Catawba Valley Republicans are after him from all over his district. A long list of his issues on the site:

• AGAINST John McCain for President
• Endangering Troops in Iraq
• $700 Rock Concert Tickets and $4000 meals from campaign funds
• Embarassed party with Xenophobic remarks through a (now hidden) press release
• Belittling Troops in Iraq
• Hiding Scandals on Wikipedia
• Partying with Lesbian Activists
• Selling his Attention to the Highest Bidder
• Defending rich CEOs responsible for the Subprime Lending Crisis
• Funding Underage Drinking
• Funding Voter Fraud with donated funds
• Inappropriate Staff Relationships

NCGOP: McHenry Xenophobia doesn't get you elected

From Republicans against Patrick McHenry

Surprise, Surprise: NCGOP leaders are beginning to speak out against some of Patrick McHenry’s Republican-branded Xenophobia, many calling his crude attack methods against Democrats (many of which have caused him some embarassing moments in the House)...

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Tommy Luckadoo lies on robo-call

Looks like McHenry can't help himself- I got a robo-call from Tommy Luckadoo claiming that Sigmon has no right to be using the audio clip that Ballenger made for him. His credentials? Being Ballenger's District Director.... 4 years ago. Luckadoo insinuated that Ballenger was senile or something like that, and apparently he's trying to become Ballenger's vessel.

Luckadoo, there are men much older than Ballenger who are NOT senile, and I personally find it offensive that you would attempt to discredit Cass Ballenger just to help that dick Patrick McHenry hold his ill-gotten seat. With you doing dirty things like stomping on signs in Hickory intersections and otherwise acting like a complete jackass, I don't even know why anyone talks to you.

Ballenger supports Sigmon: The Full Press Release

From Sigmon for Congress:

On Saturday May 3rd, former Congressman Cass Ballenger endorsed, in writing, my candidacy for North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. Shortly after notifying the media of that endorsement, Rep. Patrick McHenry sent out an e-mail stating in part:

"The Sigmon campaign has stooped to a new low, peddling the story of a purported endorsement by Congressman Cass Ballenger," and questioning the "legitimacy of the letter."

On Sunday afternoon, I personally spoke to Congressman Ballenger about his written endorsement in an effort to rectify this unjustified attack upon both his integrity and mine. Congressman Ballenger is a highly respected former congressman, veteran, and successful businessman. He reiterated his support of my candidacy, and in order to clear up any doubt, he recorded the following message to the voters of the 10th District (click here).

Congressman Ballenger also told me directly that he had already cast his vote for Mr. McHenry, but he made it clear to me that if he had been aware of the "disturbing information" about McHenry at the time he cast his vote, he would have voted differently.

Despite the fact that Ballenger recorded his message in person, the McHenry campaign continues to refuse to acknowledge that they have lost Ballenger's support.

To insult a former congressman, one of our District's elder statesmen, for political gain is absolutely reprehensible. Claiming that I falsified the endorsement is disgraceful and libelous. I see this attack as the desperate act of a desperate man. This is yet another example of McHenry's lack of maturity and judgment, and again shows why he should not be re-elected.

Transcript of the Recording

This is Congressman Cass Ballenger. I am calling to ask you for your support in electing Lance Sigmon.
Recently, I was made aware of some disturbing information concerning our current Congressman, who I previously supported. In this new light, I would ask you, the voters of the 10th District, to now join me in my support of Lance Sigmon, to be our Republican nominee for Congress.

Related Files

>> Hear Cass' Call to 10th District Voters (.WAV Format, 218kbs) >> See the full signed Endorsement >> See it on YouTube

"Pro-Family, Anti-Gay" McHenry parties with Lesbians

Crossposted from BrandonGreeson.com.

Patrick McHenry, our "traditional values conservative" congressman, has some explaining to do after the following photos have surfaced:

Why does Patrick have some explaining to do? The photos show McHenry partying with Jackie Sullens and her lesbian partner. According to the Gaston County Republican Women’s website, Sullens is the organization’s newsletter editor.

McHenry has been a starch and avid opponent of LGBT rights. Many rumors continue around the 10th District about McHenry being involved in gay groups and about him being gay himself - rumors that he refuses to respond to.

McHenry has been featured in our local media speaking out against my work to secure equal recognition for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. (Recall: A few years ago when I lead an effort to force a change of policy at the Catawba County Department of Social Services after a lesbian couple had been denied participation in the therapeutic foster care training program) McHenry spoke about the incident on the floor of the US House referring to "organized efforts" on the part of "homosexual activists."

More details are forthcoming surrounding these photos and other involvement McHenry has had with the LGBT community. Stay tuned to McHenryExposed.com and the network sites listed below for details.

To Pat McHenry:
There is no need from running from who you are. Feel free to contact me today and I’ll be happy to connect you with other LGBT leaders who can help you. Otherwise, you’re soon to make someone a very rich - after the truth comes out. You have a $1,000,000 check hanging over your head!

UPDATES START HERE: (updates are listed newest to oldest - scroll down to see older updates)

05/01/08 at 22:00 -
My colleague Mike Roger’s has posted better quality photos than the ones featured above. The photos above were edited prior to arriving to us at BrandonGreeson.com. Below is the photos featured on Mike’s website, courtesy of BlogActive.com.

05/01/08 at 21:50 -
It has come to our attention that because of the media attention from this article, the Gaston County Republican Women’s website is experiencing loading issues. We have this PDF copy of the page linked in the article above. [See PDF here]

You can read more about this story on the following websites: (this list will be updated as we learn of other sources)

• BlogActive - Mike Rogers
• PatGoByeBye - DramaQueen
• Scrutiny Hooligans - DramaQueen

College Republicans endorse Lance Sigmon, snuff McHenry

From Sigmon for Congress

The North Carolina Federation of College Republicans (NCFCR) today publicly endorsed Lance Sigmon in the 10th District Republican Congressional primary race.

In the closely contested 2004 primary, College Republicans assisted Patrick McHenry in securing a slim victory over his opponents. However, as stated in the endorsement by the NCFCR, "As great as our disappointment in the Congressman [McHenry] is, our excitement about Lt. Col. Sigmon is significantly greater. He has nobly and bravely served this great nation in the Air Force. He represents the Conservative ideals we the heads of the NCFCR have sought in our public servants."

The Full Letter

We, the current and past Chairmen of the North Carolina Federation of College Republicans (NCFCR) hereby endorse Lt. Col. Lance Sigmon in his bid for US Congress. As the foot soldiers of the conservative grassroots movement, we stress that honor and integrity make the Republican Party great. Although our organization's policy is to avoid favoritism and endorsements in Republican primary races, we, as current and past leaders, understand that it is crucial to speak out now in favor of Lt. Col. Sigmon.

Many College Republicans have had prior disputes with Lt. Col. Sigmon's opponent in the past, but those experiences are in no way the reason for our endorsement. Rather than focus on past events, it is more important to focus on current issues. Lt. Col. Sigmon's opponent's recent actions in Iraq have disrespected our troops. He even went so far as to endanger their lives in his video post. These outrageous actions are simply unbecoming of a public servant, and we feel as though the Congressman has violated the public's trust in him.

As great as our disappointment in the Congressman is, our excitement about Lt. Col. Sigmon is significantly greater. He has nobly and bravely served this great nation in the Air Force. He represents the Conservative ideals we the heads of the NCFCR have sought in our public servants.

Any conservative who looks at Lt. Col. Sigmon's issue positions would be proud to have this honorable gentleman serving in Congress and representing North Carolina and the 10th Congressional District. In fact, in the crucial area of National Security, we feel that Lt. Col. Sigmon represents a major step up from his opponent, having served in the armed forces himself.

We, the Chairmen current and past of the NCFCR represent the future of this state and this nation. As we ask ourselves which candidate will best represent the future of the 10th District of North Carolina, our answer is clearly Lt. Col. Lance Sigmon.

Samuel Tasher and Tyson Grinstead
Chairman, NCFCR and Immediate Past Chair, NCFCR

Patrick McHenry taints debate, Sigmon still victorious

It appears that Patrick McHenry is willing to do anything and everything to keep his position, even when it requires he blatantly cheat. In a recent 10th District Debate, Patrick McHenry held no tricks back as he attempted to cheat his opponent out of a real debate- from specifically having a a supporter of his campaign time the debate to ensuring that his supporters openly ridiculed Sigmon's supporters, one even giving the middle finger to a member of Sigmon's team. The Sigmon for Congress team nor the McHenry for Congress team were available for comments.

In an attempt to "stack" the room and otherwise control the debate, Patrick McHenry of the 10th District of North Carolina today attempted to fill the entire 10th District (NC) debate with his supporters, ordering them to specifically violate parliamentary rules and to jeer at his opponent in what could only be called a childish attempt to gain political points. Supporters screamed, jeered, yelled at McHenry's opponent during his speech, and did virtually everything in their power to support incumbent McHenry- even after being openly warned by the debate moderator. Part of this team included Brett Keeter, who was arrested for a DWI and still paid during his probation by the McHenry team, and Laurie Moody, who has been known to work for the Congressman's campaign, illegal according to FEC laws.

In the debate between Sigmon and McHenry, Lance Sigmon stood firm and explained his points well, points very similar between the two candidates. However, the real "meat" of the discussion came in the format of McHenry's attempt to turn the tables on his recent issues with his own Iraq tapes, blaming Sigmon and "the Democrats" including Nancy Pelosi for persecuting him. While not providing any evidence to this effect, McHenry, nearly red-faced, used direct lines from Sigmon's campaign as he attempted to blame his opponent for his recent troubles on Capitol Hill. These troubles, including being openly ridiculed nationwide by many news and television organizations, has stemmed as the result of many recent McHenry statements.

These attempts were eventually calmed as the staffers of the debate threatened to throw out McHenry's supporters, who reportedly would not become silent as they screamed at McHenry's opponent when McHenry was unable to answer Sigmon's questions. The Sigmon for Congress supporters, in comparison, were not threatened and were relatively calm and silent during the debate, despite the unfair situations surrounding the debate itself.

Patrick McHenry has been known to employ unethical tactics. His Campaign Manager, Dee Stewart, is currently under FBI investigation for voter fraud (including in one of McHenry's previous elections), and continues to work for the McHenry campaign to this day. The McHenry for Congress team has repeatedly been caught in the past stealing opponent signs, lying to voters, calling voters and threatening them, and a variety of other methods to ensure their victory. Naturally, when asked about these discrepancies and issues, Patrick McHenry refuses to respond, often blaming his own issues on Nancy Pelosi and "the democrats".

It is clear that Congressman Patrick McHenry will do anything- from paying off timers to violating parliamentary rules- to avoid answering questions and apologizing to voters for endangering human lives and calling a security guard a "two bit" approximately three weeks ago. What won't McHenry do?

Patrick McHenry used PAC funds for gay lover's lawsuit

Looks like the Dem.s are up to something- apparently Patrick McHenry paid Michael Aaron Lay cash from his PAC "More Conservatives" to defend himself in the lawsuit where Lay committed voter fraid- in McHenry's election. Michael Aaron Lay lived with McHenry and worked for him during a previous election.

http://bluenc.com/mchenrys-pac-paid-for-lays-defense
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_121/money_matters/23041-1.html