Doug Clark says Pat McCrory is the GOP's best chance for governor.
In a column today, the Greensboro News-Record editor writes that the longtime Charlotte mayor has a "track record" that compares favorably to the Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
He cites uptown Charlotte's "impressive progress," including light rail, a professional basketball arena and "urban enthusiasm."
Conservatives can slight McCrory as a moderate, or worse. He's pushed for local tax increases to support Charlotte projects, like mass transportation. That may hurt him in the GOP primary, but if he gets the nomination, his pragmatic approach could attract independent voters.
One downside: McCrory's already been attacked for the fact that Charlotte has a "weak mayor" system. But Clark thinks that's not an issue if he's up against Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue, whose job also comes with few significant duties.
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