Has anyone out there read the article by John Wilkes

[MountainMamma]

in the Wall Street Journal 10/11 in which Taylor's true colors are exposed? I would love the link. Gosh, isn't the WSJ a conservative newspaper?

[question everything]

1. Seat in Congress Helps Mr. Taylor Help His Business

The WSJ is an excellent newspaper with a very conservative editorial board.

DU rules allow me to post only a few paragraphs and the link will take you to a paid subscription only. However, the paragraphs referring to Taylor are the one posted. PM me if you want the complete article.

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The Wall Street Journal

Seat in Congress Helps Mr. Taylor Help His Business

Lawmaker Pushes Earmarks For Projects Near His Land; He Says District Benefits
'Grist for the Attack Mill'
By JOHN R. WILKE
October 11, 2006; Page A1

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Charles Taylor, wealthy businessman and banker, owns at least 14,000 acres of prime land in western North Carolina. He's also the local congressman. So when he steers federal dollars to his district, sometimes he helps himself, too.

Last year, Mr. Taylor added $11.4 million to a big federal transportation bill to widen U.S. Highway 19, the main road through Maggie Valley, a rural resort town in the Great Smoky Mountains. His companies own thousands of acres near the highway there and had already developed a subdivision called Maggie Valley Leisure Estates.

Mr. Taylor also got $3.8 million in federal funds for a park now being built in downtown Asheville with fountains, tree-shaded terraces and an open-air stage. It's directly in front of the Blue Ridge Savings Bank, flagship of his financial empire. He is among the richest congressmen with assets of at least $72 million, records show.

The Republican lawmaker is one of at least a half-dozen House members whose public actions in directing special-interest spending known as earmarks have also benefited their private interests or those of business partners, according to congressional, corporate and real-estate records. Among them is a senior Democrat, Rep. Alan Mollohan of West Virginia.

The lawmakers say they're working to help their districts, not themselves. "I fight for the priorities set by our local governments, universities and economic development organizations, not based on what will be of benefit to me," Mr. Taylor says.

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URL for this article:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB116053185551188928.html (subscription)

[MountainMamma]

2. Thanks" question everything" for the response

Yep, the WSJ is an excellent, conservative newspaper and I feel that this article has come forth with a look into what motivates Charles Taylor. I only hope that more folks who vote in the 11th Congressional District will read it. I did find a way to get the article. I have sent it to folks around here who need to read it. It is well researched and should cause Charlie some sleepless nights. It seems that the nastiness has increased in the past day or two against Shuler which shows fear in the Taylor campaign. Thanks again.