Pat McCrory will resign from Duke Energy to run for governor.
In his campaign speech, McCrory made a brief allusion to the electric utility where he has worked since 1978, saying he will miss them, David Ingram reports.
He later clarified to Dome that he will resign once he finishes a few remaining projects. McCrory currently works as an economic development consultant, recruiting employers to North Carolina and South Carolina.
"I cannot run for governor, be mayor and work for my outstanding company," he said.
Dome then asked if he was retiring, or just resigning.
"I'm not old enough to retire," he said, laughing.
Dome also asked how he would respond to potential calls from Charlotte Democrats for him to resign as mayor to run for governor.
"They're not giving that same feedback to Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue or to the existing treasurer (Richard Moore)," he said. "Or to my opponent for mayor when (state Rep.) Beverly Earle ran against me."
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Re: McCrory will resign from Duke Energy
it's a bit interesting that he wouldn't cite the clear conflict of interest in his decision... Perhaps Fred could learn a lesson or two...