Storming the Court? Nov 20, 2009
Not long after President Obamas election, the former Chief Judge and one of the most conservative members of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals wrote In it, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson, who for years joined with Jesse Helms in opposing the addition of additional judges to the 4th Circuit because, he said, of the then-all-white court, offered his pray[er] that coming appointments to our court will not cause the doors of communication and compromise to slam shut. . (Slate)
Written out of the story Nov 7, 2009
I'm not going to revisit contests from decades past, like Harvey Gantt vs. Jesse Helms for a Senate seat in North Carolina, or even Tom Bradley vs. George Deukmejian for the governorship of California. Let's just look at the numbers from the final days of four races in four very different states in 2006. (Salon)
Obama Nominates N.C. Judges to 4th Circuit Nov 5, 2009
Jesse Helms, R-N.C., blocked Wynn's nomination. The other nominee, Judge Albert Diaz, is a special trial judge for complex business cases. (Law.com)
Can't we all just get along? Nov 4, 2009
And he waxed on about the friendships he made with people -- like Stennis, or Jesse Helms, or Strom Thurmond -- whom he had very little in common with politically. "Our ability to work together with people with whom we have real and deep and abiding disagreements, especially in these consequential times, I believe is going to determine whether or not we succeed in restoring America," he said. (Salon)
The GOP parade Oct 29, 2009
William Weld sought escape from the rigors of the State House as ambassador to Mexico (thwarted by Jesse Helms); Paul Cellucci bailed to become ambassador to Canada, and Mitt Romney effectively quit governing the state halfway through his term to campaign across the country for the Republican nomination for president. One can only hope that the commitment of Weld, Cellucci, and Romney to the national interest is deeper than the one they exhibited to the voters of Massachusetts. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
For Kerry, a diplomatic triumph Oct 21, 2009
Deborah DeMoss Fonseca, a former senior aide to Senator Jesse Helms, a North Carolina Republican who famously wielded his clout as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that Kerry is beginning to do the same. He was quiet after he lost the presidential race, but he is coming out of it now, she said. (Boston Globe)
Racist undertones of the 'socialist' epithet Oct 17, 2009
When Strom Thurmond and Jesse Helms, among other Southern politicians, voiced criticism of Martin Luther King Jr. and other activists, they did so not on racist grounds, but on anticommunist grounds a more publicly acceptable stance given the cold war climate of the time. But in hindsight we can easily connect the dots, if there were any doubts about their shared sense of white racial entitlement. (Christian Science Monitor)
McInnis welcomed;Friday night lights Oct 15, 2009
Jesse Helms seemed to know every single person in a room. He called out names here and there, praised a few of them to the heavens, and left with wife, Lori, to assorted hoorahs, off to the next campaign destination. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Kerry, GOP senator tussle over Honduran trip Oct 3, 2009
In recent months, DeMint, whom some have likened to the late conservative icon Jesse Helms, has been a particular thorn in the side of Democrats. In June, he published a book called Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America s Slide into Socialism, which attacked President Obama s federal spending. (Boston Globe)
Fetzer finds love right in his own political party Sep 7, 2009
The Washington Post's Sleuth blog reports that the work-in-progress play, "Wide Stance," is being written by North Carolinian Tim Kirkman, who wrote and directed the 1998 documentary about Jesse Helms, "Dear Jesse.". The main character is a fictional senator from North Carolina, Kirkman told the Sleuth. (News & Observer)
Same-sex marriage laws Sep 2, 2009
Jesse Helms stirred up fears. In the 1993 uproar that led to Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Kennedy fought to allow gay Americans to serve openly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
NC panel asked to add diversity to Capitol markers Sep 1, 2009
Jesse Helms, R-N.C., who died last year. The law requires an individual to be dead for 25 years before he can be honored with a statue, Cashion said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Capitol lacks diversity Aug 31, 2009
Jesse Helms, who died last year. "Thank God," Cashion said, "the law requires the individual be dead for 25 years.". (News & Observer)
What if Chappaquiddick happened today? Aug 30, 2009
George Washington University's Arterton concurs that, like Jesse Helms' North Carolina or Strom Thurmond's South Carolina, Massachusetts would likely forgive one of its favorite sons today. If Kennedy survived his first re-election, as he did in 1970, he likely would have prevailed in later ones, though it would have been "very, very difficult to remain in office," Arterton said. (CNN -- US)
Helms vs. Kennedy: a 30-year feud Aug 27, 2009
Ted Kennedy and Jesse Helms were the polar opposites of American politics -- the very mention of their names caused neck veins to bulge, voices to crank up a few decibels and spittle to form upon lips. The two men served together 30 years in the U.S. Senate, and they died almost within a year of one another. (News & Observer)
Ted Kennedy's Battle with Brain Cancer Aug 27, 2009
I remember liberals celebrating the death of Jesse Helms and liberals wishing that he burn in h. AND NOW the very same liberals who cheered the death of Jesse Helms now want us to respect the death of a known murderer, and are getting upset at conservatives for acting like liberals. (CBS News -- Early Show)
A short history of journalism’s future Aug 25, 2009
At the core of the idea there was always a fraud, Kelly wrote in an article partially attributing the reelection of the racist North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms to new media eyewash. The fraud was the notion that a self-selected group of reporters and editors somehow could or should determine the fit subjects for debate in an election. (Boston Globe)
Freshmen Democrats Torn on Healthcare Aug 20, 2009
Elizabeth Dole, a seat that had been in GOP control since arch-conservative Jesse Helms started there in 1973. Lawmakers have faced the fiercest lobbying from conservative constituents. (Newsmax)
Amy Goodman: A coup for lobbyists at the White House Aug 8, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009 11:46 PM EDT. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, ousted in the middle of the night just over a month ago, enjoys global support for his return, with the exception of the Obama White House. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A new justice, a new perspective Aug 7, 2009
"In 1998, Sen. Jesse Helms voted for her confirmation to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Based on her record and testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee, I was proud to support her historic confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.". From staff reports. (News & Observer)
26 comments Aug 5, 2009
Florida Congressman: Stimulus Bill Is Funding Porn - HUMAN EVENTS. Florida Congressman: Stimulus Bill Is Funding Porn by 08/04/2009. (Human Events Online)
Clinton, Kim Hold "Exhaustive" Talks Aug 5, 2009
Just like your hero, Jesse Helms would respond. It's not in America's best interest. (CBS News -- World)
Florida Congressman: Stimulus Bill Is Funding Porn Aug 4, 2009
Florida s Republican Congressman from its Sixth District, Rep. Cliff Stearns, has recently charged that $50 million in the $787 billion economic stimulus bill is being used to fund the National Endowment for the Arts and that some of this taxpayer money is funding pornography. (Human Events Online)
Zimbabwe: Obama's Approach to Zim Shameful Jul 25, 2009
The legislation was co-sponsored by the Republican rightwing senator, Jesse Helms, and the Democratic senators Hilary Clinton (now Secretary of State), Joseph Biden (now Vice-President) and Russell Feingold ... The Herald was correct about ZiDera, although their biography of Jesse Helms (admittedly a racist) had nothing to do with ZiDera except to "suggest" that ZiDera is. (allAfrica.com)
Few traces are leftof life before lake Jul 21, 2009
He failed to win his party's nomination in 1972 and finished his career in January 1973, when Republican Jesse Helms took his place. New Hope Lake was renamed for Jordan in 1973; he died in Saxapahaw the following year. (News & Observer)
Hagen Faces Prison for Securities Fraud Jul 17, 2009
Jesse Helms -- released. Britt, who presided over Hagen's trial, reduced Currin's sentence to time served. (The Pilot Newspaper)
GOP prosecutor in NC targets Dems on Obama's watch Jul 17, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 4:57 AM - 11:15 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
Judge orders Sam Currin released from prison Jul 14, 2009
Jesse Helms, Currin served from 1981 to 1987 as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, a jurisdiction that sweeps from Raleigh to the coast. He was a Superior Court judge from 1987 to 1990 and elected as the state's GOP chairman in 1996, serving until 1999. (News & Observer)
Today in History Jul 4, 2009
Jesse Helms, an unyielding champion of the conservative movement who'd spent three combative and sometimes caustic decades in Congress, died in Raleigh, N.C., at age 86. Dara Torres completed her improbable Olympic comeback at age 41, making the U.S. team for the fifth time by winning the 100 freestyle at the trials in Omaha, Neb. (Yahoo News)
Colonel's Corner Jun 27, 2009
St. Petersburg, Russia My old American Heritage dictionary defines "sovereignty" as "complete independence and self-government." Our Declaration of Independence affirms that "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." In January 2000, Jesse Helms, the legendary U.S. senator from North Carolina, succinctly summed up the meaning of... (Fox News)
Letters to the editor (6/20/09) Jun 20, 2009
Jerry Prevo is nothing more than a political animal of the same ilk as George Wallace or Jesse Helms, both of whom used their bully pulpits to discriminate against American citizens for their many years in the political arena. It is tragic that hatred and anger have been, and continue to be a part of the political landscape in our country. (Anchorage Daily News)
House to cough up money U.S. owes U.N. Jun 18, 2009
Jesse Helms urged withholding payments to prompt an overhaul of the way the bureaucratic United Nations does business. President Obama has said the United States would be in a stronger position to push for changes if it paid what it owes. (USA Today -- News)
Zimbabwe: U.S. to Remove Sanctions Jun 6, 2009
It was introduced by Senators Bill Frist and Russ Feingold and was then sponsored by Jesse Helms, Hillary Clinton, Joseph Biden and Frist himself. Senate passed the Bill on August 1 and the House passed it on December 4. (allAfrica.com)
N.C. GOP Searching for New Chairman Jun 1, 2009
Jesse Helms for 20 years. He's endorsed no one but calls Fetzer and Adams the front-runners. (Newsmax)
Sotomayor a racist? Oh, the stupidity! May 28, 2009
And beyond this of those Republicans NO longer in office, Frist, Santorum AND Jesse Helms supported her previous nominations. jewcowboy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Sotomayor nomination: No smoking gun May 27, 2009
No. The 20%ers will keep trying to resurrect Jesse Helms and Strom Thurmond. Jackie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Have a Long Leaf award? May 26, 2009
Have a Long Leaf award. Tuesday, May 26, 2009. (News & Observer)
Easley's loner style comes back to haunt him May 22, 2009
Jesse Helms, has aggressively prosecuted public corruption -- mainly Democrats -- and his scalps include former House Speaker Jim Black, former U.S. Rep ... Jesse Helms run over Ingram in the 1978 Senate race. (News & Observer)
Why Obama Isn't Funding Needle Exchange Programs May 16, 2009
The funding ban was introduced by conservative Senator Jesse Helms, and Democrats wary of being cast as soft on drugs have been reluctant to reverse it ever since. In 1998, President Clinton said he intended to lift the ban, under a provision in place at the time that allowed the President to do so if the science proved convincing. (Time.com)
Virginia Foxx Apologizes for a Bad ... May 9, 2009
Conservative Senator Jesse Helms, who died in 2008, mastered this aspect of nation-wide fundraising. Finally, there is the question of sensitivity. (Suite101.com)
his Nightline confession was a second edifice of lies May 9, 2009
Strom Thurmond, Jesse Helms and their ilk are dying and we need to start looking inward. What Obama says might only be partly true but in this case I will take it to heart. (Slate)
Don't eulogize the GOP May 7, 2009
The core Republican beliefs in less government, lower taxes, more liberty and greater security in a dangerous world united people as different as Mark Hatfield and Jesse Helms during my years as leader of the Senate. Those beliefs still have power today. (Albany Times Union)
Another View: Time and the political tides May 6, 2009
The core Republican beliefs in less government, lower taxes, more liberty and greater security in a dangerous world united people as different as Mark Hatfield and Jesse Helms during my years as leader of the Senate. Those same beliefs carried Ronald Reagan into the White House in 1980 and 1984. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
WAR OF NECESSITY, WAR OF CHOICE May 3, 2009
My late boss, Jesse Helms, used to say that there were only two things in the middle of the road: yellow lines and dead critters. I'd add another: Richard Haass. (New York Post -- Opinions)
* Obamas first 100 days see US on cusp of change May 1, 2009
But in a state that sent the racist and bigot Jesse Helms to the Senate for 30 years, Obamas path to power was not straightforward. He won only 35 percent of the white vote X but that was up 8 percent on John Kerrys campaign four years earlier and, combined with a surge in the turnout by black voters, enough to deliver victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A love affair with all flavors of film festival Apr 19, 2009
Memorable scene: Joke told in 1990 by Tom Ammiano: "Jesse Helms is into small endowments, not unlike his own.". Get your tickets. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Durham architect's team to design D.C. museum Apr 15, 2009
Jesse Helms once blocked the museum's founding legislation in Congress, while Washington historic preservationists opposed building any new museums on the National Mall. Historian John Hope Franklin, a Duke University professor emeritus who died last month, was on the museum's board of directors and served as its spiritual guide. (News & Observer)
Another View: The embargo after the Castros Apr 13, 2009
Jesse Helms -- then chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a household name in Cuba thanks to regime propaganda -- and had gone to the island with my colleague Roger Noriega for the visit of Pope John Paul II. As the price of admission to Cuba, we had to endure a meeting with a low-level functionary in the Cuban National Assembly ... He told the assembled reporters: "I am not going to exaggerate the affair. I do not believe it is easy to change people of a conservative formation.... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
JIM DODSON: My Spring Break in Havan Mar 29, 2009
"Jesse Helms," he said, when he learned I hailed from North Carolina, referring to the Helms-Burton Act that created the existing embargo of goods and commerce, "is the best thing that ever happened to Brother Fidel.". He urged us to get out of the Hotel Nacional de Cuba -- the elegant confection where most foreign visitors are put up in style -- and walk the city to see things, as he put it, "with your own eyes.". (The Pilot Newspaper)
Arrest warrant in Sudan Mar 28, 2009
In its snarling early years, the Bush administration led a worldwide campaign to "slay this monster," in Jesse Helms' words. That effort failed miserably, as 108 countries became parties to the court's statute. (NJ.com -- Times)
Orrin Hatch, Teddy's Bear Mar 26, 2009
In 1995, Hatch took on Jesse Helms in a Kennedy-led effort to provide emergency aids funding, breaking a political impasse and ushering in enough Republicans to pass the bill. Two years later, Kennedy wooed Hatch to support a children's health insurance bill that covered the working poor through a cigarette tax--at times literally serenading him in the Senate halls with music. (CBS News)
Civil Rights and Post War American ... Mar 14, 2009
Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina, who began his public career supporting segregation, hired James Meredith as an advisor on his Senate staff. The early Cold War years forced Americans to ask, what makes us better than them. (Suite101.com)
Study shows area’s population of black bears much higher than expected Mar 11, 2009
ClassWarrior wrote on Mar 11, 2009 1:24 AM:" Republican Conservatives on this board: your racism is showing! Is one of you Tom Tancredo? Trent Lott? I'd ask Jesse Helms, but he's dead. It's interesting that race is always the first thing you guys think about: why are you so obsessed with other races? Do you think about it all day? I know that you do! ". snideremark wrote on Mar 11, 2009 12:25 AM:" maybe its the late hour, but i totally thought this article was going to be about African... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Muzzling Mukasey is so 1963 Mar 1, 2009
It had the backing of Jesse Helms, then an editorialist at WRAL-TV, who argued that Moscow was out to "brainwash fertile and immature minds.". The first person banned was J.B.S. Haldane, a famous British geneticist and Marxist who had been invited to give a scientific talk. (News & Observer)
A towering record, painstakingly built Feb 20, 2009
Former North Carolina senator Jesse Helms nicknamed "Senator No" for his obstruction of liberal initiatives put forward a politically troublesome amendment insisting that none of the AIDS money could be used to advance homosexuality. The amendment could have limited cities' ability to reach into the gay community to promote condom use and other ways to prevent the spread of the disease. (Boston Globe)
Across North Carolina, tobacco's influence wanes Feb 13, 2009
Jesse Helms and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole. (News & Observer)
In our opinion: Airwaves Feb 12, 2009
tj publius wrote on Feb 10, 2009 9:07 PM:" Well said, Nikola.Perhaps you remember when conservatives like Jesse Helms and Phyllis Schlafly camapaigned for the Fairness Doctrine. They argued it was needed to counteract alleged liberal media bias. (The Liberal Media Myth has been around for a long time)I wonder if people confuse the Fairness Doctrine with equal time provisions for candidates.The Fairness Doctrine never mandated to-the-minute balance. It existed to ensure that station owners didn't... (The Herald-Palladium)
Brothers go head to head in stimulus battle Feb 10, 2009
Jesse Helms' campaigns. Still, the elder Woodhouse liked a few Democrats. (News & Observer)
Voice of the People - February 6, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
Web search powered by YAHOO. Friday, Feb. 06, 2009. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Farewell to a loyal comrade Feb 7, 2009
She was with me during the victories of Jesse Helms, Jim Hunt, Mike Easley, Elizabeth Dole, Richard Burr, Kay Hagan and Beverly Perdue. My dog watched the rise and fall of John Edwards. (News & Observer)
The Reagan Revolution and the Elect... Feb 7, 2009
Conservative voices like televangelist Jerry Falwell and NC Senator Jesse Helms hammered away at pro-choice initiatives and candidates, attacking both the gay community and women s groups like the National Organization of Women ... William A. Link, Righteous Warrior: Jesse Helms and the Rise of Modern Conservatism (St. (Suite101.com)
