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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

Political blogger, organizer, and general hell-raiser for progressive causes.

Boone, NCblog.wataugawatch.netJoined October 2011

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

We’re counting on Anderson to lead us out of our current wilderness

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Anderson Clayton

@abreezeclayton

I’m honored to have the support of Watauga County legends — Pam and Jerry Williamson — two folks who crafted the model of the mountains when Watauga went blue in 2016 through #youth voter engagement. Read about why they’re supporting my run below.

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: GOP leaders in #ncga say to NC Supremes, "Show us you love us!" blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/gop-as

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Whattsamatter NCDP can maybe be fixed by new Party leadership. Which is why I'm for Anderson Clayton. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/time-f #ncpol

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@JerryWilliamso1

Jesus!

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Carolina Forward

@ForwardCarolina

You don't get much more radical politicization of our court system than asking it to reverse a decision it made less than a month ago. But of course, that was the whole point. #ncpol twitter.com/bryanranderson…

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Everything happens for a reason. NC House Speaker Tim Moore elevates certain Dems in hopes for veto override votes. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/everyt #ncpol #ncga

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

The force in Watauga County that is PamsPicks.

theappalachianonline.com

Analyzing Pam’s Picks

Amid the beginning of the pandemic on March 3, 2020, the North Carolina Democratic Primary was well underway. For Bill Toole, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, the day would lead to...

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

Right out of the gubernatorial starter box, Josh Stein is on the attack. Good! I made a contribution.

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Josh Stein announces 2024 gubernatorial bid | The Pulse

Attorney General Josh Stein has officially entered the 2024 race to become North Carolina’s next governor. Stein announced his run with a three minute video on social media, pledging to fight for...

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Josh Stein's blistering attack on Mark Robinson this morning gives me new hope in his chances of becoming our next governor. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/josh-s

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Conservative Carter Wrenn warns MAGAts: "Cheering a lie comes with a price." blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/the-bi

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: A Democratic weak link, for sustaining a Cooper veto in NCHouse of new abortion restrictions. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/republ

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

Snap. Lol

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If Democrats are as successful taking away gas stoves as they have been taking away guns, there will be more gas stoves than there are people in just a few years. twitter.com/HenryBarbour/s…

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Update on the Haywood County cray-cray. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/update

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Madison Cawthorn's lawyers in court today to answer charge that their client brought a loaded gun through TSA checkpoint at Douglas International Airport. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/scoffl

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

Said the woman who married into a crime family

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Ron Filipkowski

@RonFilipkowski

Lara Trump: “Joe Biden arguably has done something far worse than anything Donald Trump was ever accused of doing.”

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Virginia Foxx, concentrating on what's really important. Or didn't you know the word "labor" is a Commie plot? blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/did-yo

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

You really are as shallow as people say, aren’t you, Dude?

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Rep. Jim Jordan

Don’t remember seeing this many flight delays during the Trump Administration.

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

You used to be pro choice, you phoney

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Fact. twitter.com/LifeNewsHQ/sta…

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch. How to win elections. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/how-to

@TheChrisGentry_

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

Billy Ball looks into the crystal ball, and he's probably right on all counts.

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Cardinal & Pine

@CardinalAndPine

#NorthCarolina’s GOP lawmakers are not moving in mysterious ways. At the first opportunity, they will pounce on reproductive freedom and #LGBTQ+ rights. Commentary from @Billy_K_Ball. #ncpol #ncga cardinalpine.com/story/this-is-

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Columbus County has a new acting sheriff after trainwreck Sheriff Jody Greene resigns (again). blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/columb

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Patrick McHenry, a "dark-horse" possibility for Speaker of the US House??? Don't make me laugh. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/dark-h

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: What's up with conservative vs. progressive Catholics and how does the death of Benedict XVI impact that division? blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/whats-

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Virginia Foxx, measurably worse than Madison Cawthorn. blog.wataugawatch.net/2023/01/virgin

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@JerryWilliamso1

Well that’s a kick in the pants

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@WayneGoodwinNC

With the New Year (2023) starting, here’s some sobering news for those of us of a certain age: #shareifstunned

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

Kingsolver and House are stars for 2022. Silas House is a breakout star in fact. (We’re used to Barbara Kingsolver being brilliant. )

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My top five for #2022. Thanks to #BarbaraKingsolver @silasdhouse @EmilyMandel @emmastraub #MaggieO'farrell for making this such a great year for reading.

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@JerryWilliamso1

Wow. She was a fearless interviewer

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Barbara Walters spoke the truth to The Donald back in 1990

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: A.G. Josh Stein drops a bomb. Did it blow off his own hand? blog.wataugawatch.net/2022/12/josh-s

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

I have a small jar on my desk at all times.

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I had no idea that @VicksVapoRub was an N.C. invention. twitter.com/NC_Markers/sta…

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Jody Agonistes. Columbus Co DA files petition for immediate permanent removal of Columbus Co sheriff on same day he's sworn in. blog.wataugawatch.net/2022/12/jody-a

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

Here's something.

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Anderson Clayton

@abreezeclayton

Today, I’m beyond proud to announce my candidacy for Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. I believe in a party that values and respects the voices of those on the ground, and together, I know we can build a better NCDP. #ClaytonForCarolina claytonforcarolina.com

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

You are an embarrassment to Christians everywhere

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May the hopeful promise of our Savior’s birth bring comfort & joy to you & your family. Merry Christmas, Texas!

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: The case of the English prof at the Governor's School who says he was fired for questioning Critical Race Theory. blog.wataugawatch.net/2022/12/englis

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

If you think the unrest brewing in the NCDP is unique, you should check out the RAGE among R conservatives that they didn't get to censure Thom Tillis last Saturday. dailyhaymaker.com/whatley-we-ain

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

YOU voting no. What a complete non-surprise

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This $1.7 trillion bill is just 4,155 pages of pure highway robbery. It's a degenerate spending spree. I'm voting NO.

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Whaaa? Mark Meadows deliberately lied in his memoir to protect Trump. blog.wataugawatch.net/2022/12/who-de

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Congratulations to Gov Roy Cooper for appointing Allison Riggs to the NC Ct of Appeals. blog.wataugawatch.net/2022/12/alliso

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@JerryWilliamso1

Now that is truly the funniest thing I've read all morning.

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The Halfway Post

BREAKING: Donald Trump says he hopes the DOJ will think about his son Barron because, if he goes to jail, Barron will lose the father who is so close and dedicated to him.

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Jerry W. Williamson

@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: Maybe it's time for new leadership, new directions for the NC Democratic Party. blog.wataugawatch.net/2022/12/how-to

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@JerryWilliamso1

WataugaWatch: What? Kyrsten Sinema discovered she wasn't getting enough attention? blog.wataugawatch.net/2022/12/sinema

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