According a lengthy discussion on the popular political blog, Talking About Politics, disgraced former state legislator David Miner, has signed on as a co-host for a Rudy Giuliani event in Southern Pines on Monday.
Many party regulars are angry, and this is reflected in the discussion forum. Many such posts reference Miner's rumored homosexuality and his reputed problems during his time in the North Carolina General Assembly.
Such problems included a propensity for absenteeism, missing numerous votes, and an alliance with former House Speaker Jim Black (D-Mecklenburg), who is now serving time in Federal prison. All of this helped Nelson Dollar (R-Wake) defeat Miner in the 2004 GOP primary for State House.
Rumors have been flying all weekend that the Giuliani campaign has asked that Miner not take part in the event or in the campaign.
On Sunday evening, your blogger spoke with Jim Culbertson, a former Bush fundraiser and current state chairman of the Giuliani campaign. Culbertson denied any participation by Miner.
"I have not spoken to David Miner in over five years," said Culbertson. "The last I heard, he was living in the Bahamas", he added.
When pressed whether or not Miner is involved in Monday's event in Pinehurst, Culbertson declared that "he is not involved at all."
Most of the posts on the discussion forum referenced above are humorous to those not fans of former Rep. Miner, and most are too raunchy to post here.
One such post appearing on the discussion forum appears to be a defense of Miner, but is actually a ribald putdown in code:
David Miner cares for everyone very, very deeply.
And he would never do bad things or act like he's the
victim of all this mudslinging.
In fact, David worked hard in the legislature and
did the right things for his peoples in Cary.
So, you tell me what you have against him?
Understand where I'm coming from? If you
can't prove anything about David then
keep your mouths shut!
Some of you are just jealous and
can't stand the fact that David Miner will
only look out for the peoples's interests which
can only mean he has alot more
knowledge than all of you combined!
For More Information:
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Fire In the Hole: Angry, Bitter Miner Assists Dollar's Opponent
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