It's the Zapruder film of hugs.
A brief snippet of video from UNC-TV has been watched by political observers around North Carolina today who want to know if Gov. Beverly Perdue snubbed Superintendent June Atkinson on Monday.
Perdue and Atkinson have been engaged in a battle royale of late over which of them should have control over state education.
So when Perdue made her way to the podium in the House chamber to give her biennial State of the State address to the legislature, her behavior toward Atkinson was watched.
As seen in the video, Perdue shook hands and hugged several state politicians, including Rep. Garland Pierce, Secretary of State Elaine Marshall and state Auditor Beth Wood.
But between Marshall and Wood, she bypassed Atkinson, who was standing less than two feet away.
Was it intentional, or just an oversight in a busy evening? Watch the video for yourself and decide.




Re: Guv's non-hug: Snub or flub?
Regardless of it being a snub or a flub, it speaks volumes about the Governor's behavior when she thinks people are not looking and it demonstrates sheer RUDENESS and a lack of MANNERS on the part of the governor. Superintendent Atkinson has demonstrated nothing but respect to the governor and restraint in the wake of the governor's blatant disrespect of Ms Atkinson and her elected position.