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Re: Hypocrites, INC

razor0397 — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:37:20 -0400

McCrory gets criticized for the RGA money that has been raised while they ignored "Bev the PAC-Woman." We can eliminate a lot of the need for big $$$ if she would go around the state and have real debates with McCrory. It is really unbelievable...not really...that her campaign is so negative. Come on let's be open and debate the issues before the working families of NC.

Hypocrites, INC

Senate — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:58:09 -0400

As Dome reported, McCrory raised less than $1000 from PACs last quarter.

Perhaps Bev would like to enlighten us to how she came up with all that PAC money. Maybe she didn't talk to any lobbyists but I doubt it.

Spokesman Kochman is turning out to be a real slimeball of an attack dog.

The Mainstream Media is really not doing a thorough job reporting on this race.

Perdue criticizes McCrory letter

ryanteaguebeckwith — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:48:28 -0400

Beverly Perdue is criticizing rival Pat McCrory for sending lobbyists a copy of a fundraising letter.

The Republican gubernatorial nominee sent a fundraising letter last week to political action committees, promising that "you will have a governor that will work with you to develop solutions."

His campaign also sent copies to lobbyists connected with the PACs.

The involvement of lobbyists is controversial because their job is to influence legislation and other government action. Critics say that allowing lobbyists to raise money for a candidate can create the appearance of a "pay-to-play" system.

State law bans lobbyists from personally giving to candidates and collecting contributions under certain circumstances.

McCrory campaign manager Richard Hudson said the campaign is following the law. It mailed the lobbyists because many still advise the PACs on whom they should support.

"Those are the folks who typically make the decision about where the money's going to go," he said. "My understanding is that's normal procedure." (Char-O)