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I am the #ncga FUBAR Meter. I may not know what time it is, but I can tell you exactly how F'd up things are at the moment. Esse Quam Videri. #ncpol

16 West Jones Street
Joined January 2011
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
We still miss you, @binker .
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
1 year
FUBAR Meter moves to 9. Ninth month of the year, budget held up by casinos in a supermajority. All bets are off. Freedom Caucus rolls the dice. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
5 years
#NCPOL where democracy dies in broad daylight. Officially FUBAR reading is 9.66
@rosehoban
Rose Hoban
5 years
. @NCGA_FUBAR makes magical move to new location #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Current #ncga FUBAR status:
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
2 years
FUBAR meter spike alert. Moves to lucky number 7 for today's sports betting drama and House Medicaid expansion bill. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
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FUBAR Meter moves down to [REDACTED]. See, I can exempt myself, too. @TravisFain and @garydrobertson do the honors. #ncga #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
1 year
The Press Corps temporarily suspended the Rules (can't go below 3 during session) to move the FUBAR down to 2 because of the House/Senate Medicaid expansion deal. Josie Zimmer does the honors. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
10 months
#ncga out of session, so the FUBAR Meter rests at 3. #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
#ncga FUBAR meter gets moved to 9. Because it is the ninth month of the year, and we are still in session.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
The #ncga FUBAR Meter is at ... 3. For the trilateral talks that resulted in an actual budget.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
We found the password, #ncga #ncpol .
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NCGA FUBAR
3 years
The #ncga FUBAR meter is now at six. New @ncinsider editor @MurphinNC gets to do the honors. Welcome to the Press Corps. #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
6 years
@ House Rules. #ncga #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
5 years
They told me the new press room was around here somewhere... #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
11 months
How FUBAR is the #ncga today? Speaker Moore came down to move it himself, to the max 10 and beyond.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
7 years
FUBAR has reconsidered its previous rulings ... I see your parliamentary procedures and jump to an 8. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
2 years
Session started. Time to move the FUBAR meter. We'll go with 4 for now. @garydrobertson does the honors with our official tobacco stick. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
“I do not allow politics in my office,” says politician Michael Speciale. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
1 year
FUBAR Meter moves to 4.20, in honor of the Senate's impeccable timing yesterday for SB 3. @LauraLeslieWRAL does the honors. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
1 year
9.1
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
7 years
Now that I've had a brush with stardom I need to know -- Is this my good side?
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
The #NC09 race has been turned upside down. #ncpol #ncga
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
That was a nice 4-week nap. See y’all tomorrow. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
5 years
*Stefon Voice* This week has everything... Early voting for two special elections A hurricane coming toward the coast A unanimous state court ruling calling for legislative districts to be redrawn within two weeks And it’s only Wednesday. #ncpol #ncga
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
1 year
Crossover Week ends 8,000 hours spent at the #ncga later. FUBAR at 8. #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
1 year
FUBAR Meter moves to 8, like ... ate at Biscuitville. @lucasthomae does the honors. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
Don't worry, we'll be moving the FUBAR meter soon enough.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Ah, the first day of #ncga session! All the pomp! All the circumstance! I wonder who will get to throw out the ceremonial first protestor?
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
Started from the bottom now we’re here ... in August and we’re 8 days away from a court ordered deadline. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
7 years
Midnight session for what? BOOOOOORING bills. Sad! #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
7 years
It’s January in an even year. Can you remind us why we’re here? Official FUBAR reading: 5, because anything higher requires actual legislation to be passed. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
2 years
The #ncga is so boring this week, @TravisFain said we should rename it the BUBAR. Meter moves down to 3.3. #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Remember when the #ncga was a part-time legislature?
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Babies have been conceived and born since we started this #hb2 stuff. #ncga FUBAR is at 9 for 9 months.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
It’s a nice day for a stroll.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
FUBAR meter has moved to 6, as in a deep-sixed Cabinet nomination.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
1 year
Bit of a week. FUBAR Meter moves to 5. @MHJreports does the honors. #ncga #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
1 year
Time to move the FUBAR Meter to -- wait for it -- 7.2. Ray Gronberg of @nc_tribune does the honors. #ncga #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
8 years
So, to keep us from going to the bathroom w/ creepy people, will there be separate restrooms for members of the #ncga and general public?
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NCGA FUBAR
6 years
Budget the FUBAR pig took a nosedive off the meter in honor of the Senate’s recent “lemming-like” behavior. #ncga #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
2 years
FUBAR meter moved to 4.5, and frankly that might be pushing it this session, according to press corps consensus. Laura Leslie shows Kyle Ingram what to do for his inaugural FUBAR. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
5, because nobody cares about the process. #ncga #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
7 years
We started today at a solid 5. But we see all that hot air and needed to rise. It’s still early, so we’ll land at 7. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
5 years
It’s July 9. There is no state budget and everyone is arguing on Twitter. I think this means we need a mediation session where the #NCGA and Gov. Cooper can only use “I feel...” statements. Any volunteers? #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
5 years
I finally found the new press room! Thanks for the tour, @CaulPoble . 😘 #NCGA
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
5 years
There ought to be a law against being in session after the sergeants-at-arms run out of popcorn for the year. @RepDavidRLewis , can you help us all out here? #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
7 years
Hello.... anyone still there? Do we have a budget yet?
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
Time to puff, puff, pass the #VoterID . We’re at mellow 4.20. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
As long as there are laws to be made and budgets to be written behind closed doors I’ll be alive and well. There is no rest for the wicked. #ncpol #ncga
@will_doran
Will Doran
6 years
All of @RaleighReporter 's proposals here are entirely sensible--except for his suggestion that the press corps would ever retire the @NCGA_FUBAR meter #ncpol #ncga
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NCGA FUBAR
9 years
"Members will be at ease while we figure out what just happened." #ncga FUBAR is at 9...and drinking heavily.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
2 years
AP/Report for America reporter @H_Schoenbaum moved the FUBAR meter back to three after the #ncga session ended Friday afternoon.
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NCGA FUBAR
7 years
"I'm ready for term limits," said Rep. Blust who has been in the #NCGA for 20 years.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
10 years
You know, when the Moral Monday folks refused to leave the #ncga , they got arrested. #justsaying
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NCGA FUBAR
1 year
I'm the highlight of every #ncga tour.
@cmdonohue
Colin Donohue
1 year
And we enjoyed learning from Capitol press corps members @dawnbvaughan and @garydrobertson about how they cover state government. Thanks to them both for great advice and insight. (Special appearance from the @ncga_fubar meter.)
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NCGA FUBAR
6 years
Y’all took the words right out of our mouth — 6.0 for the hours of debate we just had to endure and the amount of politics not happening in Rep. Speciale’s office. #ncga
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NCGA FUBAR
6 years
This is our 6.2 raise. #ncga #ncpol
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NCGA FUBAR
6 years
I got kicked out of my office, and I hear this is where you go to get a new job.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
7 years
Moved up to a notch. Need some light reading? Check state constitution -- Article 3, Section 5, Sub 7 to learn more.
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6 years
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NCGA FUBAR
3 years
Thinking the FUBAR meter might have some movement next week.
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NCGA FUBAR
6 years
We felt the aftershocks from our neighbors to the north.... unofficial #VApol FUBAR reading is 3.9 (but after practicing our moonwalking it’s closer to a 4). #ncpol #ncga
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NCGA FUBAR
10 years
Joint FUBAR conference committee met but couldn't agree to a number. FUBAR stuck at 8.5 after half our caucus walks out. #ncga #negotiatin '
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Can we institute a shot clock for #ncga lawmakers giving speeches about Duke and Coach K?
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NCGA FUBAR
8 years
The last #ncga committee meeting of the day for Dec. 15!!! ends at 9:46pm? FUBAR is set to 9.46.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Arming lawmakers? That's it, #ncga FUBAR is resetting to "Kevlar."
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NCGA FUBAR
9 years
@JimBlaine @garydrobertson The problem is we're an alcohol desert at the moment.
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NCGA FUBAR
8 years
En fuego!
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
9 years
#ncga FUBAR now at 7 in honor of the June 7 primaries.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Nearly caused me to jump three points.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
The #ncga FUBAR meter is now at 4.99. Will that be the new personal income tax rate? Or the number of months until a budget is passed? TBD.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
10 years
Keep your fancy-pants previews. Let's work as a team and get down to some State of the State bingo. #ncga http://t.co/4LpqptG3Gg
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NCGA FUBAR
1 year
@H_Schoenbaum does the honors, for her inaugural Crossover Week.
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NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Last time there was this much potty talk at the #ncga it involved a former Speaker and a bag full of campaign funds.
@binker
mark binker
8 years
Spkr Moore, Sen. Berger say special #ncga session on Charlotte bathroom law possible: #wral
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NCGA FUBAR
2 years
Not in session, so the meter rests at 2. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Inside Rep. Stam's tree house. #ncga http://t.co/OAWA7ShQJK
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
It is my pleasure to announce that I have been appointed to serve on the Supreme Court. Thanks Roy!
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
10 years
#ncga doesn't really want to leave. Little known secret: 3 more days in session & members gets a free set of steak knives. #notreally #gonow
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
7 years
Lack of amendment transparency means +1. But @NelsonDollar36 brought me down to a 3.5 with his dedication to the cause. #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Somebody woke me up and we're still talking about bathrooms. Going to 5 although this whole session is feeling to me like number 2. #ncga
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
An actual #hb2 repeal effort and threats to reject a cabinet secretary in the same day? There will be consequences! #ncga FUBAR at 6.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
Fact check: Looks at calendar and sighs.
@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
The #ncga FUBAR meter is now at 4.99. Will that be the new personal income tax rate? Or the number of months until a budget is passed? TBD.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Did we just debate the quality of fruit in Greeneville? #ncga FUBAR is reset to bananas.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
3 years
#ncga #ncpol FUBAR Meter now at 6.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
2 years
Opening day of the #ncga short session means the FUBAR meter moves and rests at 3. #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
9 years
#ncga House tonight is a bit like: http://t.co/p1qml501oX
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NCGA FUBAR
6 years
Wait, doesn’t this office pay better?
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NCGA FUBAR
7 years
Hey, @RepDavidRLewis can we get an update on #HB96 ? It's gonna be a late night & I need a thigh and wing. 🐓🍗 #ncga #ncpol
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Not one of you #ncga Senate Carolina grads had the gumption to vote against the Duke resolution? Weak.
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NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Solar credits? No! Panels are bad bananas! Pass me the tinfoil. #ncga
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
10 years
Source of #ncga "physical" notes: http://t.co/qB4sUsvKlE
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NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Rep. Cleveland might be right about this illegal alien thing. Saw these guys down in the #ncga snack bar - http://t.co/bMIBTR3Ieg
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NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Well, that escalated quickly. #ncga
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NCGA FUBAR
10 years
Has anyone told the Senate? MT @binker @GrierMartin : "The House of Representatives doesn't exist to be a rubber stamp for the Senate." #ncga
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
Rules 4 t'day: 1) get sworn in; 2) elect leaders; 3) go home. #ncga FUBAR @ 3.14 in honor of all the pie handed out today.
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NCGA FUBAR
9 years
Debate cut off on #sb2 ? I'd tell you what FUBAR is at, but I've been called out of order. #ncga
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NCGA FUBAR
9 years
House Rules put off to 2 p.m. House budget debate beginning at 3 p.m. How many amendments? #ncga FUBAR at 8 and rising.
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
8 years
@BowTiePolitics I've been trying to learn fractals to appropriately express randomness that is seemingly out of the control of any formal order.
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NCGA FUBAR
10 years
Rep. Moore on the corrections bill: "I have never seen such a fuss over something so small." Can I get a, "That's what she said?" #ncga
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@NCGA_FUBAR
NCGA FUBAR
6 years
👀
@RaleighReporter
Colin Campbell
6 years
Also, there are hazards in holding a press conference in the actual press office (at least they stayed away from the @NCGA_FUBAR meter this time)
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