Another Garrett sighting at state event

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on May 22, 2009 - 11:23am.
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Garrett PerdueGarrett Perdue has been spotted again. 

The son of Gov. Beverly Perdue was seen Wednesday at the 19th annual "Rush the Growler" party sponsored by the N.C. Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association.

The event is well attended by legislators, former legislators, staffers and lobbyists at the association's headquarters on Person Street behind the Governor's mansion.

What is "Rush the Growler"? During Prohibition, the "growler" was the jug or pail where they put the moonshine. When the person carrying the growler showed up at the party, it was rushed by the crowd.

Garrett Perdue is a lobbyist with Womble Carlyle, the state's largest law firm. Although he's been seen at the legislature and the N.C. Chamber's annual meeting, he and his firm have said he does not engage in state lobbying.

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Re: Another Garrett sighting at state event

Submitted by Kingixolib on May 23, 2009 - 2:54pm.

It's kinda like Mary Easley's job....it just don't pass the stink test.

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Re: Another Garrett sighting at state event

Submitted by ThomasPaine on May 23, 2009 - 11:31am.

Last I checked all kinds of people attended. To single out a handful in attendance is completely misleading with a melicious agenda. Beverly Perdue was elected Governor over your "endorsement" of Pat McCrory. Get over it N&O. The people have spoken. You have not right to target a child of an elected official, trying to 'create' fake news. Garrett Perdue is not an elected official. You should be ashamed for this continuous witch hunt. Undermines any objective crediblity that remains on your part.

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Re: Another Garrett sighting at state event

Submitted by GrayJ on May 22, 2009 - 2:42pm.

Thank you for reporting. If Mr. Perdue is not doing lobbying in NC then why is he attending functions were legislators, their staff and lobbyist mingle?

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Re: Another Garrett sighting at state event

Submitted by ThomasPaine on May 22, 2009 - 12:52pm.

So... it's against the law to go to a party because other North Carolinians may be there? Ridiculous... Get a grip N&O you are grasping. This young guy isn't an elected official. Get over yourself N&O.

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