N.C. lawmaker predicts lottery will fail

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LOTTOMIKE — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:57:22 GMT

stupid politicians doing what they do best....ruining anything good and worthwhile...

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MADDOG10 — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 19:30:27 GMT

i guess when the state budget comes up and they have to slash 16 to 20% from education the people of N.C. can thank mr. gillispie for that right? mr. gillispie sir, you are the

N.C. lawmaker predicts lottery will fail

Lottery Post — Fri, 25 Mar 2005 17:36:01 GMT

North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to vote next week on whether or not North Carolina will have a lottery, and Rep. Mitch Gillespie, R-McDowell, said he expects the lottery will fail. In my opinion, it will be defeated by 16 to 20 votes, Gillespie said.He is opposed to a state lottery.One of several lottery proposals in the General Assembly would create a local-option lottery. Under the bill, county commissioners could call for a vote on a lottery. If voters in at least 25 counties voted