While Sen. Richard Burr and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall were inside the studios of University of North Carolina Television trading accusations, a small group of
Matt Drew holds a sign signaling his discontent-Photo Courtesy Michael Shanklin
people stood outside signaling their discontent.
They weren’t just expressing disapproval against the two candidates. They were outraged because of the absence of the third: Libertarian candidate Dr. Michael Beitler.
The grassroots protest was orgainzed by Michael Shanklin, who sent out invitations on the social networking site Facebook. More than 20 people showed for the event holding various signs.
“We did this in just two and half days,” said Shanklin, political director for the Libertarian Party of North Carolina.
“The rally was to display our concern for the fact that candidates and their parties, even after completing rigorous ballot access requirements and completing the huge task getting on the ballot, still cannot get their message heard through the media channels,” Shanklin added. “It was a form of ostracism to show our disgust with the actions taken to limit speech and dialogue that the voters deserve to hear.”
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