Larry Kissell, Democratic candidate for Congress in North Carolina's 8th District, instructing his students in World History at East Montgomery High School.

Sept 3 - Kissell takes aim – Kissell said his idea is to try to unify the district. Hoke County faces different issues than those in the suburban areas surrounding Charlotte. "We are going to put a constituency service office at this end of the district," he said. "So that we can serve the people." Read more... Sept 2 - Every Nine Seconds in America – "Our children are headed back to class today in many North Carolina schools as well as around the nation. Truth be told, I wish I could be there for my students today, but the reality is I'm running for Congress for each and every one of them as much as I am my own girls." Read more... Aug 31 - Hayes, Kissell renew rivalry – "We had events where we sold gas for $1.22 a gallon, which is how much it was when (Hayes) went to Congress, and he called it a gimmick. I don't call helping people a gimmick. It took gas being $4 a gallon to get him to respond … he's had 10 years there, he's voted consistently with Big Oil and against the interests of the consumers." Read more... Aug 26 - Kissell campaigns door to door – Another point Kissell made was that American oil companies are exporting more gasoline than anytime since the end of World War II. "You don't hear a lot about that," he said. "We've got to make sure that we keep that product here." Read more... Aug 12 - Kissell wins National Day of Action – "This campaign has always been about regular people making a difference, which is why I'm thankful for all the volunteers who worked so hard and helped us kick off the 100-day mark to the election," said Kissell. Read more... Aug 12 - What? Congress has money ties to big oil? – Rep. Robin Hayes, R-N.C., who represents the 8th District, leads the top-25 list of those with holdings in leading oil companies? Read more...

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