The News & Observer, Under the Dome
Monday, December 17, 2007
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Kissell gets the lead out

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on December 17, 2007

The award for most creative political event of the year may go to Larry Kissell.

The Democratic Congressional candidate will host free lead screening of toys from noon to 3 p.m. Friday in downtown Concord.

The screening will use "X-ray fluorescence analysis by a certified lead risk assessor," a press release notes.

No word on whether Kissell will try to tie this to Rep. Robin Hayes' vote for CAFTA.

Update: A Dome contributor points out that Kissell also qualified for the most creative event in 2006, when he sold gas for $1.22 a gallon—the price when Hayes took office. That event made national news and drew copycats across the country.