Are the five gubernatorial candidates wasting their money?
In an article in the Burlington Times-News, Democratic political consultant Brad Crone says he isn't surprised to see the primary races underway when the incumbent, Gov. Mike Easley, can't run again because of term limits.
"Because it's an open seat, it's full throttle for both parties," Crone said. "Because so much is at stake, there is the higher level of intensity that I think you've seen in past elections."
He said campaigning was just as heavy before the 1984 election, but the Internet has made the process much more public.
But Republican political consultant Ballard Everett told the newspaper that while political junkies may be following the race closely, most of the voters aren't. He said he wasn't sure it was wise for candidates to campaign so heavily right now.
"I just think they’re spending a lot of money up front that they don't need to be spending and doing a lot of things that nobody cares about," he said.
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Re: Wasting money in the governor's race?
They think the citizens of NC are stupid and beleive eveything they say in their campaigning. The days of politicians buying votes are almost over. There are many places voters can get info on candidates.
I believe the voters are sick and tired of politicains selling out to the highest bidder. The intent of electing someone was elect someone like yourself to represent you. If people vote their hearts and minds and vote for someone who is like them and who will do what is right for them, I will be the next govewrnor.
Colonel Dennis Nielsen
www.votenielsen.com