UPDATED: Gov. Bev Perdue's likely 2012 challenger, Pat McCrory, quickly jumped on her comments about suspending elections -- and now Democrats are quick to point out what they see as his hypocrisy.
On his Facebook page at 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, McCrory (or a staff member) wrote this: "Not only does this bizarre commentary suggest ignoring the Constitution, but does Governor Perdue forget her own inability to work with the Legislature, regardless if controlled by Democrats or Republicans?"
But McCrory is now benefiting from the "gotcha politics" he lamented in his unsuccessful 2008 campaign against Perdue.
He did so as recently as June when he appeared on Chad Adams' "Morning Beat" radio show: “It’s a sad commentary. What they’re looking for me to do is have a slip up. They’re looking for me to say something politically incorrect or have someone say something to me that’s politically incorrect and not respond to in the politically correct way. And believe me it may happen sometime down the road and that will be the YouTube, that’ll be a commercial. And it’s gotcha politics. And that’s what Perdue did to me three years ago and they’ve already started.”
In October 2008, at a Jewish community event, McCrory said “that’s the type of politics I frankly don’t like. I wouldn’t dare do that to my opponent and I think this political gotcha has got to stop in politics.”
Despite this, McCrory is using Perdue's remarks to boost his latest fundraising email. This one went out Wednesday. "The only problem is that today an audio link was released with her commentary. It was loud and clear folks, and far from a joke," McCrory wrote.
McCrory's camp responded Thurday with this: "The spin from the Democrats on Governor Perdue's comments continues to make everyone dizzy. Pat has referred to gotcha politics like taking words out of context to use in negative political ads, such as the ones Governor Perdue ran in '08 that had no basis in fact. Obviously, when Governor Perdue says something Pat disagrees with such as her call to suspend congressional elections, he will not be shy to offer his own opinion."
Comments
It appears as though you
September 29, 2011 - 4:16pm — paidanywayIt appears as though you didn't read and listen to the audio. It was not a "gotcha" moment. The Guv was plain in her comments, clear, and precise. She was asking for approval from those who would listen. I'm no McCrory fan, but it is what it is. Bev's in damage control as this "opinion" of hers is nationwide now. Making a laughing stock of our Great State. Honestly, she has been in the fold of party politics so long, she thinks she can make the rules by herself. As Charles Barkley would say " it's turrrible".
Wow...
September 29, 2011 - 3:20pm — richardfocTalk about hypocrisy of the highest order! McCrory decries 'gotcha' politics and then turns around and does the exact same thing. You conservatives make me sick! "Don't do this! Don't do that!" you say...until doing it benefits you. Sad.
Blatant hypocrisy
September 29, 2011 - 7:51am — hubby54321I would think that members of the media would be more interested in the facts than taking sides on issues. You can hang your head low for this article, It goes against the American way and is nothing but propaganda. Shame on you. Shame on us for even reading this paid-for piece of Democratic inspired reasoning.
Maybe when he said "I
September 29, 2011 - 3:35am — cp1017Maybe when he said "I wouldn't dare do that to my opponent", he was JOKING or using HYPERBOLE or SARCASM. Why don't you afford Mr. McCrory the exact same excuses you did Ms. Perdue? Talk about hypocrisy!
Not Gotcha politics
September 28, 2011 - 9:48pm — PaulTerrelljbrank, that is not gotcha politics. your bias is showing.
Bev grasping at straws
September 28, 2011 - 9:28pm — concerned53Bev is either a liar or she is a terrible communicator, as her attempt at sarcasm was missed by everyone. My hunch is that she was lying. How about a lie detector, Bev?
Oh yea, it appears that Bev's campaign office has a direct & open line to the writers of Under the Dome as I doubt you all researched those quotes
Gotcha?
September 28, 2011 - 8:05pm — protecttheConst...There would be no "gotcha" if she had not said it. Glad she did, now I know what she really thinks.