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Re: Charlotte mayor pro tem touts Perdue

pickingperdue — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:06:09 -0400

There is someone for him to run against...Perdue, and he is losing!
I would bet Joe the Plumber's next yearly salary of $250,000.00 that Playboy Pat would not win if he ran for mayor right now. Furthermore, no one except the Charlotte Observer is saying Pat's opponents were weak. Are they wrong about that, too? Hey, don't blame the game; blame the player: the Playboy Pat Player!

Re: Charlotte mayor pro tem touts Perdue

breining24 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:18:09 -0400

There is nobody left for him to run against. He's beaten them all.

Re: Democratic Mayors for McCrory

concerned53 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:47:09 -0400

I frankly have no respect for either Beverly or for the unions & politicians that would control Beverly. As Isacc136 stated, too much power in the hands of so few is not healthy. On top of that, Beverly and her power elite have already proven that they can't handle too much power as corruption in Raleigh is at an all time high.

When you show me some "unexpected" endorsements like mayors in your opponents party or perhaps major newspapers that either are known for their slant to the other party or they have endorsed the candidates for President and Senator from the other party, you just let me know.

Democrats picked WEAK candidates?

concerned53 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:27:08 -0400

Are you saying that the mostly African-American candidates that ran against Mayor McCrory in his 7 victories were WEAK, including the following democrats:
- State house member Beverly Earle
- Council Member Hoyle Martin
- Council Member Ella Scarborough (ran twice)

I believe that any Democrat, strong or weak (in your opinion), could have chosen to run against the Mayor. But in your opinion, your fellow democrats picked weak candidates. Do not blame Mayor McCrory as I believe that he took every opponent very seriously.

Re: Charlotte mayor pro tem touts Perdue

pickingperdue — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:03:38 -0400

Oh, come on! We've been around and around about all of the other mayors and groups who support Perdue. Face it, any time Perdue receives honest, impressive endorsements, you people wish to diminish them. Sorry, it won't work. North Carolinians are beginning to see how inexperienced and irreverent McCrory really is. Last post I saw from "his" Charlotte Observer said he won those races b/c he ran against WEAK Democratic opponents.
I would bet a month of Joe the Plumber's wages that Playboy Pat would lose the mayoral race if he ran today. His own City Council calls him inexperienced and ineffective. His judgement is flawed and even as he said he thought Sarah Palin "is hotter in person", he also said even he would not vote for himself (now, that is one area in which we totally agreee).

Re: Newspaper endorsements: President

kenerika — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:50:09 -0400

I believe that all of these Newspapers have turned a blind eye toward Sen. Barack Obama's talk about "sharing the wealth". How does Obama do this?

If you could read Obama's lips they would be telling you (and of course, these lips change words everyday as necessary to please those listening!):
1. I PROPOSE to increase the top individual income tax rate by 13% (who does this apply to?), and .the second individual income tax by 10% (what does this mean?).
2. I PROPOSE to increase the capital gains tax rate by 33% (what will investors do?).
3. I PROPOSE to increase the tax rate on dividends by 33% (will anybody invest to get taxed more?).
4. I PROPOSE to reinstate the death tax (not in current law) with a new top marginal tax rate of 45% (Why would anyone leave their sons and daughters any money only to have it given to the government?).
5. I PROPOSE tax increases for corporations (Gee, N&O this affects the N&O, "Joe the Plumber", or the power companies? But then. SOMEBODY has to pay for Obama's PROPOSED Health Insurance!)

Considering the expected increased Democratic Control over the House and the Senate, what will stop Obama? BTW: The Tax Policy Center estimates that the above tax plans would raise taxes by 627 BILLION dollars over ten years. Honestly, will anybody afford to do anything EXCEPT WORK TO PAY TAXES?

Sounds like Herbert Hoover's days are back! (Remember the 1929 Stock Market Crash?)

Re: Charlotte mayor pro tem touts Perdue

McCroryManager — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:10:30 -0400

Don't forget former Rep. Ronnie Smith from Carteret County. He served with Perdue from an adjoining county. Few people know Perdue better than Smith and he is also a co-chair of Democrats for McCrory. Apparently, not as newsworthy as a divisive, partisan Charlotte politician who ran against McCrory (she lost in the Democrat primary by the way). No wonder she is so bitter.

Democratic Mayors for McCrory

concerned53 — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:45:06 -0400

Ryan, is it really news that a liberal democratic politician would endorse Beverly for Governor? Would you really expect a political rival of Pat's in Charlotte to do anything differently?

But you fail to publicize something that doesn't happen every day: 3 democratic mayors from across the state endorse a republican for Governor including:
- Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod
- Carrboro Mayor Mark Chilton
- Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz

Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz says the following:
"In working with Pat for over 10 years on regional and statewide issues, I have constantly been impressed with his leadership in bringing together leaders from both parties for the betterment of our communities," Kluttz said. "He was instrumental in organizing the mayors of the largest cities of North Carolina a decade ago, in what has become the North Carolina Metropolitan Coalition.

"This bipartisan group of mayors has become a strong voice for cities in statewide issues such as economic development, transportation, fighting crime, gang prevention, court funding and protecting the environment," Kluttz continued. "Pat understands these issues and that it is crucial for them to be adequately addressed if North Carolina is to be successful in the future."

Ryan, I am sure that you will let us know when Beverly gets some endorsements of some Republican Mayors.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: U.S. Senate

thinc — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:29:35 -0400

Ah, the traditional conservative whining about newspaper endorsements. It's like clockwork each election It's so unfair! After all, we republicans have provided such a sterling track record of accomplishment! Our country has never been better! Maybe the fact that the editorial boards aren't endorsing most of the republicans is that the republicans aren't offering viable solutions to the problems facing us?

FFC, I've never known where you get your facts from. You actually contradict yourself right away by pointing out that the N&O endorsed McCrory. GASP! Is he a socialist too?

The N&O is owned by McClatchy. Hey, wait, you're right! These people who run the company do look like wild-eyed, long-haired, dope-smoking, free-love hippies who want everyone living in Soviet apartment blocks! True liberal socialists there!

The others are all owned by some form of media conglomerate - Landmark Communications, Paxton Media Group, Gannett, New York Times Company, Cox Enterprises, and the Wilson Times Co. None of those strike me as liberal, though I suppose that you'll jump on the NY TImes which owns the Wilmington Star-News. According to Wikipedia, the companies (NYTimes, Gannett, and McClatchy) that have reported revenues on Wikipedia earned over $14 billion last year. Like I said, socialists!

Of the smaller companies, you're not going to find socialists (or even commies!) either. Paxton has been criticized for having a conservative bias. I know nothing about the Wilson newspaper, but it's owned by a very small company in Wilson. Last time I checked, Wilson wasn't know as a hotbed of liberalism or socialism. It's just a town of people trying to get by (and some commuters to Raleigh).

Look, just admit it. Dole's a lousy senator. Admit it, move on, and try to find a decent republican to run next time. I'll give you a big tip: start with someone actually from North Carolina next time.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: U.S. Senate

FFC1304 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:14:45 -0400

Remember that most newspapers are owned and run by lieberal socialist democrackkks...such is certainly the case in NC, except most HAVE endorsed
Pat McCrory for Gov! Sugar Dumplin must be crushed.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

pickingperdue — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:15:39 -0400

I just watched McCrory's top ten list, and I am appalled that this is not enough to turn off each and every voter in North Carolina. Playboy Pat is absolutely an embarrassment to all of us. What grown man running for a public office actually talks like this? "Sarah Palin is hotter in person"?
Vile, disgusting and absolutely without any reasonable defense.
PS No serious voter would "get" Perdue to say Biden or anyone is "hotter in person". We would not and she would not. What a juvenile and cavalier bunch you McCrory supporters are! There is no place for this kind of language in politics (unless McCrory used this in high school and thinks it will still work).

Is that right?

scharrison — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:53:19 -0400

My computer only made it to the first (#10) on Mayor McCrory's list, which was "Sometimes I don't know what town I'm in."

All these little towns, and each one actually gave itself a name...

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

BethStanhope — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:43:34 -0400

Harrison that video is of no use to the voters and the real issues. Try this one on for size.
http://www2.talkingaboutpolitics.com/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ArticleView/mid/364/articleId/1414/Perdue--Drilling.aspx

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

scharrison — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:39:06 -0400

I got you. In case you're interested, here's the clean(er) version from Fox:

http://www.myfoxcharlotte.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=7639574&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=5.1.1

It's taking forever to load on my cheesy Fisher-Price computer, as the site is extremely "busy", but I think it's the same one.

Re: Newspaper endorsements: Governor

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:24:20 -0400

The title at the end uses inappropriate language (McCrory is a w---- dog). I have no problem with the video itself.

— RTB