Talking About Politics – Page 487 – Carter is a Republican. Gary is a Democrat. They met in 1984, during the epic U.S. Senate battle between Jesse Helms and Jim Hunt. Carter worked for Helms and Gary, for Hunt. Years later, they became friends. They even worked together on some nonpolitical clients. They enjoy talking about politics. So they started this blog in 2005. They’re still talking. And they invite you to join the conversation.

Carter is a Republican. Gary is a Democrat.

They met in 1984, during the epic U.S. Senate battle between Jesse Helms and Jim Hunt. Carter worked for Helms and Gary, for Hunt.

Years later, they became friends. They even worked together on some nonpolitical clients.

They enjoy talking about politics. So they started this blog in 2005.

They’re still talking. And they invite you to join the conversation.

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