McCrory 51, Perdue 47


Pat McCrory is ahead in a new poll.

According to a survey by Rasmussen Reports, the Republican gubernatorial candidate had 51 percent while Democrat Beverly Perdue had 47 percent. Libertarian Mike Munger, the only third-party candidate to appear on the ballot, was not included.

"This is the second straight poll in which the Republican has led his Democratic opponent by four percentage points, after trailing by six in mid-August," the pollsters write.

The survey of 700 likely voters was conducted on Oct. 23, 2008. The margin of error is plus or minus four percentage points. 

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Re: Perdue NOT a non-factor in Raleigh Status Quo

perdue=easley
McCrory=CHANGE
MCCRORY/08

Re: Perdue NOT a non-factor in Raleigh Status Quo

Now, it's "backstabbing" when someone disagrees with McCrory? The mayor would expect and desire the endorsement of anyone willing to endorse him, and we all know that. You need to finish that quote from Harvey Gantt; that is the same time that he recently endorsed Perdue.
It seems that you know McCrory personally to know how he feels; have you ever been on the receiving end of his red hot temper? If not, you have never disagreed with him. He seems very affable as long as he's in control; otherwise, watch out - he's been known to laugh at and demean anyone who dares to contradict his inflexible "ideas" (actually the ideas of Bush and the RGA).

Perdue NOT a non-factor in Raleigh Status Quo

I am glad that you admit that Beverly has been a "factor" in the corrupt and incestuous status quo for 8 years and beyond. Even the N&O, Observer, and other news outlets call Perdue a clone of Easley and part of the status quo in Raleigh? Perdue's a whole lot closer to Easley and the corrupt status quo than your continued claim about Pat's ties to Bush.

The Mayor would never expect or desire the support of council member Susan Burgess, a democrat who has attempted to backstab the Mayor for years and thirsted for his position (she will be the first to say she is running for Mayor if McCrory wins Governor). Instead, just ask the voters (democrats and independents outnumber republicans 3:1) who have elected him 7 times (not counting at-large city council) if he has been a political factor in Charlotte.

The light transit system would not be in Charlotte without Mayor McCrory's support. Why else did his opponents want to call it the McCrory Line before it became wildly successful. It is now called the Blue Line.

And while Harvey Gantt did endorse Beverly over Moore during the primary, I have not seen anything recent about him talking about her. I would submit that Harvey's most recent comment about either candidate is below:

"Pat has done a really good job. Anybody who has the ability to be elected as many times as he's been is obviously doing a good job, and people are comfortable with him."

Re: McCrory 51, Perdue 47 Last Straw

Thanks for being positive with this post while promoting your canidate. However I think McCrory has done alot to help the people of charlotte.

Re: McCrory 51, Perdue 47 Last Straw

For starters, I will bet you that she will not say anyone is "hotter in person"; that alone is so disgusting that even if I had ever been a McCrory supporter, I would vote for anyone else but him now.
Perdue was a separate entity from Easley, yet she initiated and promoted healthy lifestyle programs for adults and teens; she saved our military bases; she was instrumental in assistance during hurricane crises; and she has worked diligently to ensure great early childhood educational programs, as well as post high school programs. Please go to her webpage. Not one person has said she was a nonfactor in Raleigh.
Now, tell me one thing McCrory has done above what the Charlotte City Council did? Just ask the council members; they stated, "McCrory has been a nonfactor in Charlotte politics."

Re: McCrory 51, Perdue 47 Last Straw

Come on picking perdue " McBush" "Playboy Pat" get real. Why could someone not mix a obama/McCrory ticket??? I know your a good person/american and believe in freedom. There will be alot of McCain/Perdue tickets is that bad also??? I believe in every individuals right to make their choice the way they think is right. We both know that after this election cycle we will not hear anymore from George W.Bush. My friend please tell us what your canidate miss perdue will do for this state in four years as governor,that she couldn't do in 8 years as Lt governor.

Re: McCrory 51, Perdue 47

This is the last straw!!! You McCrory supporters accuse Perdue of playing to different audiences; how about Playboy Pat (you know "Palin is hotter in person") feigning surprise that one might vote for him and Obama (that's a paradox) and now appealing to Munger supporters? Which lie is the closest to the truth b/c there is no real validity to your two/three/four-faced rhetoric? Are you really for or against anything but winning? What are your qualifications beyond referee? Will the real Pat McBush please stand up...and crawl back under your rock!

jjsmith2 not played by McCrory paid posters

Good for you.

Still waiting for the Dome to tell us if McCrory really said he was hiring Mr. Munger or if McCrory paid posters are just liars.

Re: McCrory 51, Perdue 47

There are a lot of protest voters for Munger. I am one of them. Beverly Perdue should never be this close to being Governor and Pat McCrory is just wrong on the issues.

No doubt Munger is open. So what's up with McCrory?

Either Pat said he was open to Munger in a McCrory administration or McCrory supporters on here are just posting nonsense thinking they're helping. Did Richard Hudson approve this line of pandering?

I'd love the Dome to find out if Pat McCrory is indeed open to Mr. Munger being part of a McCrory administration, or if McCrory supporters on the Dome are just liars.

It's one or the other.

Munger in debate

Munger has actually been pretty open about what he stands for. Not saying I agree with the fella', but he's been clear and straight on issues.

Re: Perdue-liberal rag says awkward & corrupt & ...

It's ironic that a liberal rag writes that Perdue is awkward and corrupt. They should be in her camp even more given that the N&O says that Beverly grows more liberal.

Moderate democrats and independents beware as the N&O states that Beverly’s votes have grown “more liberal as she spent more years as a lawmaker.”

So its awkward, corrupt and liberal.

So that's a yes then on Pander Pat hiring Mr. Munger

"I have a feeling that McCrory knows more about Munger than Beverly does..."

I bet you're right.

Good to know where the soft on crime and extra hard on gay marriage crowd can go looking for state appointments in a McCrory administration.

Perdue-liberal rag says awkward & corrupt

I have a feeling that McCrory knows more about Munger than Beverly does as don't forget that she was scared to participate in the only 2 statewide debates. Talk about her desire to be open, available and transparent. She is certainly not demonstrating it when running for governor.

Oh yea, her own liberal rag says that besides being corrupt, she is awkward in debates. What an endorsement.

Did Pander McCrory really say that???

What's Pander Pat going to put Munger in charge of? Issuing gay marriage licenses or ending the death penalty in NC.

Or maybe say-anything Pander Pat just doesn't know WHAT Munger stands for.

What a crock: http://munger4ncgov.com/?q=node/2

Re: McCrory 51, Perdue 47

Hey Munger fans! Pat McCrory has stated publicly that he would be open to having Munger in his administration!!!

Munger fans please cast for McCrory...we cannot afford another democrat in NC this time...