Dems: Hearing necessary

Submitted by bniolet on October 26, 2009 - 9:23am.
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The director of the N.C. Democratic Party said this week's State Board of Elections hearings are necessary to restore trust and integrity.

The elections board is investigating the campaign finance activity of former Gov. Mike Easley. Among the questions surrounding Easley is whether he used the state party to funnel illegal or improper contributions.

Party Executive Director Andrew Whalen released a statement Monday morning.

For our democracy to function effectively, it is imperative that the people of North Carolina have confidence in the electoral process. We are confident that a fair, impartial, and unbiased hearing by the State Board of Elections will help restore and maintain trust in the integrity of our political system. The North Carolina Democratic Party has cooperated fully with the SBOE and will continue to do so throughout this hearing.

Correction: Post clarifies who released the statement.  

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Journalistic nitpick

Submitted by captsfufp on October 26, 2009 - 11:07am.

The lead is "the head of the N.C. Democratic Party" but the statement is from the state party's executive director. Wouldn't "the head of the N.C. Democratic Party" be the state party chairman, David Young?

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