The Historic Venues - The Grand Ballroom
was the site for a reception honoring
Clay Aiken
Candidate for United States Congress North Carolina’s 2nd District
On
Thursday, March 20, 2014
5:30 pm-6:00pm Host Committee reception
6:00 pm-7:00pm Reception
The venue was filled with many of the leaders of the democratic party in North Carolina and many others who are ready for changes in Washington D.C.
The following are some pictures and comments about the evening.
@jennalyns 28s Love what I’m hearing from @ClayForNC. Just the kind of smart, local passion we need.
catiekingmusic 3 hours ago · Capital Club 16 From camp counselor to congressional candidate, I’m so proud to have known Clay for so long and excited to watch what he’ll accomplish for NC.
I may be biased, but I met @clayaiken tonight, and he’s the real deal. You should be paying attention. #clayfornc
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Clay started the day by meeting with the people of HARNETT COUNTY. The following was found on the Harnett Dispatch
CLAY AIKEN MEETS WITH HARNETT COUNTY FOLKS
Congressional candidate Clay Aiken was in Harnett County today meeting with local people discussing our district and the problem that we’re facing. The event was held at the Campbell house located on the University campus. The crowd of 40 greeted and talked with Clay about what they want to see happen for the district. Paul Long hosted the event and introduced Clay to the guest. Clay told the crowd that the district needed representation that was available for the public to get in touch with and talk to. He said that although the 2nd congressional district was drawn to be a safe conservative district, history shows that democratic have done very well and referenced former Congressman Etheridge terms and wins as our congressman.
The older man in the picture is Dr. Bruce Blackmon, a 90-year old Democratic gubernatorial candidate. According to the fuquay-varinaindependent:
He believes that in order to see a change in government, both parties must work together to reach a bipartisan solution.
“I just had a feeling that we can all work together as a state, not just one party as opposed to another party, but all of us working together to solve the problems that come up in the state. We are always going to have problems and we need more statesmen and fewer politicians,” Blackmon said.
It sounds like Dr. Blackmon and Clay have a lot of the same ideas. They did have a nice long chat!
Paul Long
To everyone that attended the Clay Aiken event this morning in Harnett County I want thank each of you. We had a nice event and I know an AM is hard on working folks. Clay’s message is spot on and hopefully we can send him to represent all of us. — at Meet Clay Aiken in Harnett County.
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Thursday’s mid-day blog covered Clay’s visit and tour of Campbell University. However, there are a couple more fun pictures from the event.
@SweetT_Emily 3m Ashley and I after our interview with Candidate for Congress Clay Aiken.
Louis M Duke @louismduke 1m Professors for @ClayAiken! Photocred: @summermc13 #NCPol
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AND FINALLY!!
From Facebook:
The North Carolina Democratic Club of Washington, D.C. is hosting a meet and greet with Clay Aiken, candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District — and we want you to be there!
The event will take place on Wednesday, March 26th at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters in the Wasserman Room on the 1st floor. The meet and greet will begin at 6:00pm and will run until 7:00pm.
Feel free to stop by after work or your regular happy hour and meet one of North Carolina’s most dynamic congressional candidates this election cycle!
Feel free to forward this invitation to friends, colleagues, and others who may be interested in attending.
Do any of you live close to Washington D.C.? I wish I lived close by!
So…three events in one day! I hope Clay Aiken got lots of rest. He has another busy day today!!!
What was your favorite picture of the day?