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N.C. lottery still 1 vote shy of passing

North Carolina LotteryNorth Carolina Lottery: N.C. lottery still 1 vote shy of passing

Raleigh political watchers are trying to figure out whether North Carolina legislators will get a final chance for the year to pass a state lottery.

The Senate's biggest lottery advocate says he's trying to figure out the same thing.

"I don't know where any of this is," said Senate Democratic Leader Tony Rand, D-Cumberland, of the potential for a Senate lottery vote. Rand is in charge of finding more "yes" lottery votes.

Senate leaders say they're one vote short and there are no signs they've convinced any Republican or any of the five Democratic opponents to switch.

Both the House and Senate hope to finish their work for the year by early Wednesday. If they don't vote now, senators can reconsider the issue next year without risking another contentious vote in the House. A lottery bill the House passed narrowly earlier this year would remain effective.

Charlotte Observer

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wizeguy
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Posted: August 23, 2005, 5:44 pm - IP Logged

pass it now, NC Senate! Big Smile

 

    Just6ntlc

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    Posted: August 23, 2005, 6:10 pm - IP Logged

    pass it now, NC Senate! Big Smile

     

    I agree with you wizeguy. I would be disappointed if NC still doesn't have a lotto ready for 2005. I wish NC passes a bill to get lotto because I want them to join PB and/or Lotto South.

      JAP69
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      Posted: August 23, 2005, 6:15 pm - IP Logged

      I would be ashamed to say that I am a republican in N.C.
      No republican from N.C. better run for president as I would not vote for them.

      I would vote for Howdy Doody

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        Tenaj
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        Posted: August 23, 2005, 8:37 pm - IP Logged

        Unhappy I am unhappy about the whole situation.  I get tired of driving to SC to play the lottery.  What's wrong with these people down here.  I think they should vote, somebody could be holding out.

         

        tenaj 

          GottaBLucky
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          Posted: August 23, 2005, 9:33 pm - IP Logged

          I will remember the lottery opponents at re-election time, especially the 5 democrats that voted against their party!!! They voted "NO" on the lottery. . . . I will vote "NO" on their re-election when the next senatorial election comes around.  The NCAE (N.C. Association of Educators) even launched a radio campaign to try and convince at least ONE opponent to change their "NO' vote to a "YES".  No Luck so far.  They are all still saying "NO". 

            wizeguy
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            Posted: August 24, 2005, 8:17 am - IP Logged

            It appears that the NC Senate has adjourned until next year... and has not even voted on the lottery. Unhappy Shame on them!

             

               
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