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From Scott Elliott at Election Projection.com:

Vote tomorrow for Fred Smith in North Carolina

If you are a registered Republican in my home state of North Carolina, I am asking you to vote for Fred Smith for Governor in tomorrow's primary election.  He is a solid fiscal and social conservative who will bring responsible and common sense convictions to the job of managing this great state.  During his time in the State Senate, he has sponsored the Taxpayer Protection Act which would require responsible, efficient use of the money North Carolinians send to Raleigh and co-sponsored the Defense of Marriage Act which would preserve North Carolina's definition of marriage as between one woman and one man.

We here in North Carolina have a chance to elect a tried and true conservative as our governor.  Polls are showing rival Republican Pat McCrory's double-digit lead dwindling to a dead heat.  A long-shot just a couple weeks ago, Fred Smith now has a real shot at the nomination.  With your help, he can win the primary and carry his legitimate conservative message on to the general election.  Clear vision, straight talk.  Proven conservative leadership.  That's what this man offers the people of North Carolina.  So, please, get out there tomorrow and cast your vote for Fred Smith.

The blogger known as William Teach of Pirate's Cove is supporting Fred Smith for governor:

For those in the know, I rarely write about North Carolina politics. I think about them, but rarely write. It's crunch time here in North Carolina, though, and I want to urge everyone to get out and vote on May 6th, and pick Fred Smith for Governor. He is the best Conservative choice, standing for low taxes, family values, anti-illegal immigration, and, well, you name it, he is Conservative enough. He is the kind of person we need to lead North Carolina out of the corrupt liberal the State government has become.

With just one week to go until election day, the time for talk has passed.  Now is the time for action!  If you have already taken advantage of early voting and have cast your vote for Fred Smith, or are planning to do so on May 6, thank you for your vote.  Please call and email your friends to encourage them to do the same.

There are only seven days until election day and your help is needed to elect a conservative governor in North Carolina.  Please visit this page at JoinFred.com to find other ways you can help.  If you need information about voting in your county, visit the JoinFred Voter Center for links to information available from the state Board of Elections and a list of contacts for individual counties.

If you have not voted yet, and are still undecided, please consider the following words of endorsement from some North Carolina bloggers who have met Fred during his campaign across the state:

State Senator Fred Smith "is a man who stands on rock-solid conservative principles regarding faith and values, economics and illegal immigration. -- Scott Elliott

He's served in the military, he's a successful businessman, and he's conservative as the day is long. He's actually a very impressive guy. -- John Hawkins

Last night I went to my first political rally, to support Fred Smith for governor.  I really like Fred Smith's stuff, and I hope he makes it all the way to the top.  Sarah, Trying to Grok

"I got a chance to speak with Senator Smith briefly, and he came across as warm and unpretentious, and as someone who was eager to restore this state's good reputation, which has suffered thanks to the numerous Democrat corruption scandals that have happened over the last few years....The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Republicans in attendance clearly weren't just hungry for BBQ. They were hungry to hear a conservative message from a candidate who was prepared to deliver one. --  Sister Toldjah

"Right now, it appears that the GOP gubernatorial primary is essentially a two-man race.  And of those two men, I think Senator Smith is the better candidate to represent conservative Republican ideals.  Smith has a varied list of policy positions on his website, and is a consistent conservative.  He is pro-life and pro-family.  He wants to hold the line on spending by our state government, and reorder its priorities.  He advocates stopping the raid of the state Highway Trust Fund, and promoting charter schools.  He champions tort reform and market-driven, consumer-directed health care.  He talks about constitutional amendments on eminent domain and the definition of marriage.  He espouses traditional conservative Republican approaches to job creation and crime control." -- Joe Guarino

"Fred Smith shares our conservative values and is the candidate who is ready to lead. He will lower taxes, get state spending under control and will defend traditional values... As an NRA member who grew up in a pro-gun household and understands the responsibility of gun ownership and the importance of gun safety, I congratulate Senator Smith on his endorsement and his "A" rating from the NRA." -- Katy Benningfield 

Senator Fred Smith has spoken "of his love for our State of North Carolina, and his belief that government is out of touch with what the majority of people want." He talks about "the things that make us great and the things that help us enjoy the freedom of our great nation America...Fred really lives the theme of his autobiography, 'The difference between good and great is a little extra effort.'" -- Dean Stephens

More information about Fred's background and his position on the issues can be found at www.JoinFred.com.

Blogger Joe Guarino announced yesterday that he is voting for Fred Smith for governor:

I decided over the last week that I was going to vote for Fred Smith in the GOP gubernatorial primary.  And last night, I had the opportunity to attend a rally held in Greensboro on his behalf, and meet him briefly.

Right now, it appears that the GOP gubernatorial primary is essentially a two-man race.  And of those two men, I think Senator Smith is the better candidate to represent conservative Republican ideals.

Smith has a varied list of policy positions on his website, and is a consistent conservative.  He is pro-life and pro-family.  He wants to hold the line on spending by our state government, and reorder its priorities.  He advocates stopping the raid of the state Highway Trust Fund, and promoting charter schools.  He champions tort reform and market-driven, consumer-directed health care.  He talks about constitutional amendments on eminent domain and the definition of marriage.  He espouses traditional conservative Republican approaches to job creation and crime control.

Other bloggers supporting Fred Smith for Governor include Katy Benningfield (Katy's Conservative Corner), Scott Elliott (Election Projection), John Hawkins (Right Wing News), Bob Owens (Confederate Yankee), Dean Stephens (Inner Banks Eagle) and Sister Toldjah.

Read Scott Elliott's endorsement of Fred Smith for Governor at Election Projection.com.  Here's an excerpt:

Election Projection is not, nor will it ever be, an endorsement mill.  In fact, I don't foresee another one coming from this blog this entire election season.  That's how strongly I feel about this particular candidate.

My fellow-blogger and friend John Hawkins of Right Wing News has posted a brief interview with GOP gubernatorial candidate Fred Smith.  In the interview Fred eloquently lays out why he is the best candidate for the GOP nomination and the Governor's Mansion.  I haven't made many "official" endorsements here at Election Projection.  However, since he's running in my home state and since he stands on the issues so close to my own positions, I feel this is an appropriate time for an exception.

If you are a North Carolina fan of Election Projection, let me encourage you to vote in the May 6th primary election for State Senator Fred Smith, a man who stands on rock-solid conservative principles regarding faith and values, economics and illegal immigration.  He's behind moderate Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory in the polls right now, so he needs a strong final push to take the nomination.

Read the rest at the link above..

John Hawkins at Right Wing News has  a great post on the Wilmington rally including video and pictures.

Rob Boyce posted a video from the rally on YouTube.

From the NRA Political Victory Fund:  "In the Republican Primary, your National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (www.NRAPVF.org) has endorsed Fred Smith for Governor."

It's Your Freedom -- It's Your Vote! Vote Freedom First In The May 6 Primary!   Tuesday, May 6 is Primary Election Day. In the Republican Primary, your National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (www.NRAPVF.org) has endorsed Fred Smith for Governor and Robert Pittenger for Lieutenant Governor.                          Fred Smith              "A" Rated and NRA-PVF Endorsed          Robert Pittenger                    "A" Rated and NRA-PVF Endorsed   In the race for the North Carolina Court of Appeals, NRA-PVF has endorsed Judge John Tyson for re-election.                     John Tyson                                                    "A" Rated and NRA-PVF Endorsed   If you are a registered voter, you are eligible to participate in this Primary election!  Be sure to spread the word to your family, friends and fellow gun owners to vote Fred Smith for Governor, Robert Pittenger for Lieutenant Governor, and John Tyson for Court of Appeals Judge on Tuesday, May 6!     To view how candidates in your area measure up on issues of importance to gun owners and sportsmen, please visit www.NRAPVF.org