Elizabeth Dole: Missing Inaction

by: Betsy Muse

Mon Sep 29, 2008 at 09:33

You would think that after a rushed residency period and her election to the U.S. Senate as a "North Carolinian" in 2002 that Dole would start spending a little more time in this state.  Time she could use to get to know the people and our goals, dreams and hopes for the wonderful state we live in.  Time she could use to gain understanding of the challenges and obstacles we face in North Carolina.  If you honestly thought Dole was going to spend any substantive time here, you're wrong.  Dead wrong.

Kay Hagan, Mark Udall Come Out on Net Neutrality (and now Andrew Rice)

by: Matt Stoller

Fri Jul 11, 2008 at 11:24

"I support net neutrality because it speaks to the values central to our American Democracy - free speech and equal opportunity. With an open internet we can ensure communities throughout the state of North Carolina and the nation receive equal access to the internet as well as the information contained there, to help ensure our country can compete on a global level."  Senate Candidate Kay Hagan (D-NC)

I also got affirmation from Mark Udall's campaign and will post a statement when I receive it. (UPDATE) Here it is:

Congressman Udall believes telecommunications laws must support a competitive market that provides the most options to consumers at an affordable price.  He also wants to protect the freedom of the Internet by ensuring network neutrality.  In fact, he has voted to ensure that Internet providers do not block or degrade legal content on the Internet.  In 2006, Congress considered reforms to telecommunications law that contained much needed updates to the last major reform in 1996.  Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) proposed an amendment to that legislation in support of net neutrality.  Congressman Udall voted for the Markey amendment but, unfortunately, it was not adopted.  The underlying legislation, which Congressman Udall voted for with some reservations, passed the House but was stymied in the Senate.  Congressman Udall continues to support network neutrality.

And Andrew Rice.

When I am U.S. Senator, I will support legislation similar to the Freedom Preservation Act, which aims to keep the Internet open and free for everyone, not just subscribers to large cable and phone companies.  I am like millions of American who rely upon an open Internet on a daily basis.  I will work to preserve broadband access for the general public so that all users have equal access to high speed Internet and are not dependent on commercial gatekeepers.

I'm assuming he means the internet freedom preservation Act.

The only viable Senate candidates that have not come out for net neutrality at this point are Jeanne Shaheen of New Hamsphire, Andrew Rice of Oklahoma, Bob Tuke of Tennessee and Ronnie Musgrove of Mississippi

Allen, Begich, Franken, Hagan, Kleeb, LaRocco, Lunsford, Merkley, Noriega, Rice, Slattery, Udall, Udall, and Warner are all for net neutrality.