[Congressman Billybob]

I invite the review and participation of every possible FReeper who is on line between now and midnight. All posts and questions WILL be answered by me, or by my able volunteers on FR.

[Texican]

THIS NEEDS A GREAT BIG BUMP

[CRKamin]

We like your style Congressman Billybob -- and especially your able assistant John -- and his real boss, Felicity.

You get their dollars and their hearts and minds will follow.

Now, go spread the word throughout the district.

[Chong]

Go for it, BillyBob!
BUMP!!!!!

[Cool Guy]

BUMP!

["Be not afraid!"]

I just moved to your neck of the woods and would be interested in learning more and lending a hand. Where will you be speaking next?

[GOPJ]

Great and telling quote:

"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again,... but who does actually strive to do the deeds;... and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

[Bobby777]

I've been asked to ping you guys on Congressman Billybob ...

[JohnnyZ]

I can't read your columns. They're too long. And I might would support you, or maybe not, but financially I have only so much money for politicos and it goes to beating Rats.

[JohnHuang2]

Good luck, my friend :-)

Mega ping coming up...

[JohnHuang2]

Congressman Billybob MEGA PING!!

[farmfriend]

Rights, farms, environment ping.

Let me know if you wish to be added or removed from this list.

[MrConfettiMan]

Best wishes, John. Based on the few times we've met and the many columns of yours I've read, I know you'll make a fine member of Congress. I wish I lived or knew somebody in your district. The best I can offer is moral and finanical support to your campaign. Joe (MCM)

[GOPJ]

bump

[gitmo]

CBB,
How will you bring jobs into WNC? The transportation issues you discussed under tourism also hinder manufacturing, agriculture (as you noted) and most any other job-producing industry. How will you help companies overcome this handicap should they determine to establish roots in the mountains?

The larger job-producing companies in the area appear to be detrimental to the tourism industy. The Canton paper mill and the strip mines in Mitchell & Avery counties (is that in your district as well?). They are good job producers, and beneficial to the communities, but they do tend to discourage tourism to some extent.

Do you see the population of WNC tending toward the elderly? It seems a lot of people choose to retire in the mountains. How is this going to impact the economy of the area? What special demands does a populace place on the government when there is a larger representation from the gray-headed end of the bell curve?

[mafree]

If you run I sure would support you from Cheesheadland.

[Tamzee]

Wonderful news, indeed, for those folks lucky enough to be in your district :-)

I do hope you run and I'll join in helping you over the Internet as much as possible... hubby travels to that area, also, and I'm sure would be pleased to chat about you to associates while there. Good luck!!

[happygrl]

You have much wisdom, common sense and insight, as evidenced by your posts on this forum.

You have my best wishes and my prayers for a successful run.

[teeman8r]

from the shore, salisbury even, good luck in your run... i salute you sirs, and may the nc electorate send you to the hell that is dc...

teeman

[mcenedo]

You are more than qualified (and you know it). It would be great if you ran, better if you won. I will mail a check in excess of $35. - Good Luck and God Bless.

[Xthe17th]

I like your prerequisites and ZIP Code ideas. I will keep them in mind as I strongly consider my run for state delegate.

Best of luck CB. Hope you can still make it to CPAC next year. See you there,

- Jeff