Governor McCrory Gubernatorial Debate Fact Sheet Part 1 | Eastern North Carolina Now

    The Following is part of an article series sent by incumbent Governor McCrory following Gubernatorial Debate on October 11 with Roy Cooper. Click here for more articles related to the debate.

    Press Release:

NC Got Along Fine Until Cooper, Roberts, And The Obama Administration Pushed For Radical Changes To Privacy Norms In Schools and Businesses


    Governor McCrory: Charlotte ordinance "was a solution in search of a problem." (Governor Pat McCrory, "Affirming and Improving North Carolina's Commitment to Privacy and Equality," Medium, 4/12/2016)

    The White House and activist left targeted North Carolina for debate over bathroom, locker room and shower privacy norms. (Sheryl Gay Stolberg, "How the Push to Advance Bathroom Rights for Transgender Americans Reached the White House," The New York Times, 5/21/2016)

  • After Houston's bathroom ordinance failed after a referendum vote, the Human Rights Campaign specifically targeted Charlotte as the next city they would start this fight: "After the defeat in Houston, their next targets were Jacksonville, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. - Southern cities where the advocates worked aggressively to elect politicians who would push the cause..." (Sheryl Gay Stolberg, "How the Push to Advance Bathroom Rights for Transgender Americans Reached the White House," The New York Times, 5/21/2016)
  • Activists held a high-level secret meeting with the President's most trusted advisor, Valerie Jarrett, nine days after the North Carolina law was passed: "The lobbying came to a head, according to people who were involved, in a hastily called April 1 meeting between top White House officials - led by Valerie Jarrett, Mr. Obama's senior adviser and one of his closest confidantes... Nine days later, the advocates had their audience with Ms. Jarrett." (Sheryl Gay Stolberg, "How the Push to Advance Bathroom Rights for Transgender Americans Reached the White House," The New York Times, 5/21/2016)

    Obama directive had been in the works for months before the North Carolina law was passed: "The sweeping directive to public schools seemed to come out of nowhere. In fact, it was the product of years of study inside the government and a highly orchestrated campaign" by liberal interest groups. (Sheryl Gay Stolberg, "How the Push to Advance Bathroom Rights for Transgender Americans Reached the White House," The New York Times, 5/21/2016)

    Original ordinance was defeated by Democrats on the Charlotte City Council in a 6-5 vote in March of 2015. (Ely Portillo, "Charlotte LGBT ordinance fails 6-5 in contentious meeting," The Charlotte Observer, 3/2/2015)

    Governor McCrory urged the city council not to pass its overreaching ordinance, warning of legislative action. (Jenna Deery, "Charlotte council votes to extend transgender rights," WSOC, 2/23/2016)

    Roy Cooper defended the decision by Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System Bureaucrats to allow school-aged boys and girls to share the same locker rooms, showers and restroom facilities. (Jim Morrill, "Roy Cooper campaign stands up for CMS over McCrory criticism," Charlotte Observer, 6/22/2016)

  • Change in policy was in the works for over a year. (Ann Doss Helms, "CMS: Transgender students can choose identity and bathroom," The Charlotte Observer, 6/20/2016)

    Cooper refused to comment on the constitutionality of Charlotte's overreaching mandate on showers, locker rooms and restrooms, forcing the state legislature to act. (Jenna Barnes, "Cooper talks about debate over Charlotte's bathroom ordinance," TWC, 3/1/2016)

  • "...but [Cooper] deflected our questions about whether this ordinance is legal in the eyes of the state." (Jenna Barnes, "Cooper talks about debate over Charlotte's bathroom ordinance," TWC, 3/1/2016)

Claims of Economic Damage to North Carolina "False," "Over-Exaggerated"


    Claims Of Economic Impact To NC "False" And "Over-Exaggerated" (Will Doran, "Democratic Representative Chris Sgro says North Carolina has already lost $500 million due to HB2," Politifact, 5/4/2016)

    Report: Charlotte Area Hotels Not Feeling Effect Of North Carolina's Privacy Law (Jenna Martin, "Are Charlotte-area hotels feeling pinch from HB 2 in latest occupancy figures?" Charlotte Business Journal, 6/22/2016)

    Economic Index Shows "North Carolina's Economy Is Surging"

  • "North Carolina's economy is surging with an index of data climbing to its highest point in two years, says NCSU economist Dr. Michael Walden... 'Unless unexpected events occur, 2016 should be a good growth year for the North Carolina economy with increases in employment, wages, and production,' he added." (Report: "NC economy surges 'very strong' 3.4%," WRAL Techwire, 5/26/2016)

    "Economist: HB2 Having 'Minor' Effect On State's Economy" (Rad Berky, "Economist: HB2 having 'minor' effect on state's economy," WCNC, 9/7/2016)

    North Carolina Has One Of The Fastest-Growing Economy In The United States (Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce)

    CEOs Rank North Carolina As #3 Best State For Business

  • "North Carolina has a strong technical and university support for industry. It also has great quality of life aspects for work and home life." (Report: J.P. Donlon, "2016 best and worst states for business," Chief Executive Magazine, 6/11/2016)

    North Carolina Ranked #1 For Business Competitiveness

  • "The state's position of strength is clear enough, most recently bolstered by a AAA bond rating and record venture capital numbers." (Adam Bruns, "Battle tested," Site Selection Magazine, 5/2016)

North Carolina's Economy, Job Growth Continues To Outperform The Region And The Nation


    Under Governor McCrory's leadership, North Carolina's economy is among the fastest-growing in the nation.

  • North Carolina's Gross Domestic Product (G.D.P.) recently posted a 15.2% increase since 2013, one of the fastest in the United States. (Press release: "Information industry led growth across states in the fourth quarter," Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce, 6/14/2016)
  • "The GDP report was consistent with the state's more rapid job growth during 2015 and suggests N.C. has reclaimed its position as one of the faster growing states in the nation." (Jason deBruyn, "N.C. GDP growth outpaces nation," Triangle Business Journal, 6/14/2016)

    Since Governor McCrory took office, North Carolina has added more than 300,000 new jobs, and has added jobs faster than the national average. (Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Demand Data Driven Delivery System, NC Department of Commerce, accessed 10/7/2016)

Under Governor McCrory, The Unemployment Rate Has Plummeted Across North Carolina


    North Carolina's unemployment rate is at a nine-year low and now below the national average. (Press release, "North Carolina's August employment figures released," N.C. Department of Commerce, 9/20/2016; Press release: "Regional and state employment and unemployment summary," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9/20/2016)

  • "North Carolina Unemployment Lowest Since 2008" (Richard Craver, "North Carolina jobless rate falls to a nine-year low in July," Winston-Salem Journal, 8/20/2016)

    North Carolina continues to be one of the most competitive states in the nation for job growth. (John Hood, "NC ranks 9th in job creation," Carolina Journal, 8/24/2015; Press release: "Regional and state employment and unemployment summary," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9/20/2016)

    Since Governor McCrory took office, the unemployment rate is down in every one of North Carolina's 100 counties. (Press release: "Regional and state employment and unemployment summary," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 9/20/2016; Press release: "New data shows NC unemployment lower in all 100 counties under Governor McCrory," Office of the Governor, 6/17/2016)

  • "County unemployment rates have fallen faster outside of Wake and Mecklenburg counties on average." (Press release: "New data shows NC unemployment lower in all 100 counties under Governor McCrory," Office of the Governor, 6/17/2016)

  • Contact: The Pat McCrory Committee
  •     media@patmccrory.com

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