NC-9 Roundup

Seen today at Don Reid's weekly Thursday breakfast - Andy Dulin and Mike Steinberg.  This conservative meetup has been going on for many years and is worth a look if you are in South Charlotte early on a Thursday.  The questions are tough but fair as Councilman Dulin found out this morning, but the group is always welcoming.  During election season, stop by the Skyland Family Restaurant on South Blvd and meet some candidates. 

Heard today that the Robert Pittenger campaign is running some phone polls.  If you happen to have received one, drop me a comment.  I'd be interested in hearing what you thought of it.

And most importantly...

State Representative and Army Reserve Colonel Ric Killian returned safely from his tour of duty in Afghanistan Thursday afternoon.  Rep Killian came in a solid number 2 during the Meck GOP straw poll conducted a couple weeks ago - without being able to campaign in person.  The Killian family has been busy carrying the campaign load while he has been on active duty, and Ric's return to the campaign trail will certainly shake things up as he adds his conservative voice to the discussion.

UPDATE: Ric Killian back from Afghanistan, turns to Congressional campaign  -CharlotteObserver.com

Stand Up North Carolina Draws Republicans Looking to Bolster Conservative Credentials

Seen an Stand Up North Carolina in Mooresville on Wednesday night, Charlotte City Councilman Andy Dulin and Mayor Jeff Tarte of Cornelius.  Both are eyeing higher office and looking to burnish conservative cred in North Meck / South Iredell. 

Will it work?  Will their records appeal to the Tea Party crowd?

From Twitter...

@JeffTarteNc..."Thank you to the members of @StandUpNC for having me last night. Great group of super folks..."

@LawShaheenJr..."At @StandUpNC @adulin says he is going through his checkoff list for #nc09. He would be shocked if he doesn't run. His wife is 90%"