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The governor's message was a simple, yet powerful one: at a time when the nation is more divided than ever before, North Carolina bucked the national trend and came together to pass the Connect NC Bond by an overwhelming bi-partisan majority.
Published: Monday, March 21st, 2016 @ 4:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Gov.-elect Pat McCrory promised Thursday to scrutinize the efficiency and accountability of government departments and programs, while vowing to work across political and geographical boundaries to create more jobs and bring "a mayor's attitude" of problem-solving to Raleigh.
Published: Friday, November 9th, 2012 @ 7:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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I don't think there is anybody -- outside of Walter Dalton's immediate family -- who hasn't conceded that we will be spending the next four years talking about GOVERNOR McCrory.
Published: Sunday, November 4th, 2012 @ 3:31 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Democrat Walter Dalton and Republican Pat McCrory sparred Wednesday night in the final debate of the 2012 race for North Carolina governor. While the event contained some interesting exchanges, I doubt it changed the trajectory of the contest.
Published: Friday, October 26th, 2012 @ 9:24 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Jay Parmley, the former executive director of the NC Democratic Party who helped bring discussions of mano y mano 'crotch-punching' to the state's local papers and newscasts, is getting an up-close-and-personal look at the economic situation he and his allies helped create.
Published: Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 @ 10:30 am
By: Brant Clifton
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While the national Democratic ticket is enjoying a modest lift in the polls after the convention in Charlotte, the party's gubernatorial nominee, Walter Dalton, remains significantly behind Republican Pat McCrory.
Published: Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 @ 11:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The stenography pool in The N&O newsroom trumpeted recently an announcement of an ethics reform package by Democrat gubernatorial candidate Walter Dalton. Apparently, Dalton wants to clean up the legislature -- where he has been serving since 1996.
Published: Friday, August 31st, 2012 @ 12:16 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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The campaign debate season soon will be upon us, with three scheduled meetings between the two major party candidates for governor already lined up.
Published: Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 @ 10:11 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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It would be nice to have someone with a (R) next to their name residing in that big pretty house on Blount Street. But what if that person with the (R) next to their name is not really all that big of a fan of limited government?
Published: Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Barring some last-minute filing, it looks like key North Carolina Democrats failed to find persuasive my previous column on the gubernatorial race. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
Published: Tuesday, February 28th, 2012 @ 4:47 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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