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citizen snips Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-08-06 03:32 PM
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Vernon Robinson Says Congressional Run May Be His Last
Edited on Wed Nov-08-06 03:33 PM by MATTMAN
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Vernon Robinson says his loss to Brad Miller in the 13th District congressional race may be his last run at political office.

Speaking to The Associated Press today, Robinson says he's been on the campaign trail since 2001 and that, quote, "It's getting old."

Robinson says that you never say never, but he adds that he doesn't have any future political plans.

Robinson lost yesterday's congressional bid by nearly two-to-one against incumbent Miller. It was Robinson's second failed bid for Congress.

While Robinson has twice won election to the Winston-Salem city council, he failed in a re-election bid in 2005 after erecting a one-ton monument of the Ten Commandments in front of City Hall. City workers removed the monument.

He's also come up short in about ten other bids for office, including state superintendent of public instruction, the state House and his local board of education.

http://www.wral.com/politics/10274684/detail.html
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sinkingfeeling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-08-06 03:40 PM
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1. Ahhh, what fun would an election be without ole Vern?
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Tarheel_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-08-06 03:43 PM
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2. I hope he means it......
as an african american, may i say that i hope i never have to clap eyes on alan keyes, kenneth blackwell or vernon robinson ever again.
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LiberalinNC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-09-06 12:48 PM
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3. Bah Bye Vernon!!! Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out!
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NYYFan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-11-06 11:54 AM
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4. Oh please, let it be true
Could it be true that his reign of tyrranny be coming to an end ? Living in W-S, I've had my fill of him for many years- too many to count.

Go spend time with your wife and kids, and leave us alone, Vernon ! :argh:
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SunDrop23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-14-06 09:59 PM
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5. Well since he is a douchebag, I say...
SEE YA!
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