The insulted Mississippi Lt. Governor lashed back at N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue after she told a television reporter Friday that the constitutional amendment on marriage makes North Carolina "look like Mississippi."
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, criticized Perdue's policies and the Tarheel state's higher unemployment rate. Reeves even made a pitch to N.C. businesses to come to Mississippi if they wanted to work in a “lower-taxed, less regulated state.”
“Governor Perdue should know that her administration has a lot of work to do to make her state’s business climate ‘look like Mississippi,’ ” Reeves said in a statement.
North Carolina voters on Tuesday approved an amendment that bans same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships by a margin of 61 percent to 39 percent.
Perdue had told a reporter at WITN television that the vote sent the wrong message about North Carolina.
“People around the country are watching us and they’re really confused to have been such a progressive, forward-thinking, economically driven state that invested in education and that stood up for the civil rights of people including the civil rights marches back in the ‘50s and ’60s and ’70s," she said. "Folks are saying, what in the world is going in North Carolina? We look like Mississippi.”
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She's an idiot. Fortunately,
May 12, 2012 - 9:48pm — ProwlingWoofieShe's an idiot. Fortunately, a lame duck idiot...
Evidently all those
May 12, 2012 - 12:46pm — corkey90Evidently all those facelifts have restricted the bloodflow to the brain and, as a result, we, North Carolinians, are left with these type of idiotic quotes from this bitter, little person until January.
Evidently all those
May 12, 2012 - 12:46pm — corkey90Evidently all those facelifts have restricted the bloodflow to the brain and, as a result, we, North Carolinians, are left with these type of idiotic quotes from this bitter, little person until January.
Another Word for Donkey...
May 12, 2012 - 12:09pm — BigMomoPerdue is a genuine Democratic mascot!
NOT AN INSULT....????? Bull....
May 12, 2012 - 11:48am — RobotMan45The NC Governess was CLEARLY insulting Mississippi as well as the 60+% of her fellow North Carolinians, who apparently feel the same way as Mississippians. Typical of Democrats, she whines, insults and criticizes anyone who doesn't believe in big government, handouts in an effort to secure a voter base, and a far-left point of view. I'm glad North Carolina and Mississippi both have the good sense to vote their convictions on this one.
The Democrats don't need this kind of "leadership".
Further, Obama should IMMEDIATELY denounce the NC Governess's insult, just has he SHOULD have returned Bill Maher's Million after he called Sarah Palin the c-word (as well as other vulgar insults thrown at women).
But, of course, he won't.....
NC vs MS
May 12, 2012 - 10:27am — SusanBAnthonyI think the contrast she was trying to portray is that NC is a progressive state and MS is a conservative state. That's all. Not an insult. It's like saying painting a red apple orange may make it look more like an orange. People will get their drawers all bawled up over nothing, just for kicks.
The Homo Ghost Is Coming After You
May 12, 2012 - 10:20am — chicagoI applaud Perdue. After all, the state of North Carolina needs no defense; only the hypocritical, Bible thumping rubes that live within her boundaries.
..and until recently in most
May 12, 2012 - 9:19am — berlin1926..and until recently in most of the world blacks weren't considered humans. What's your point? People become educated and learn that even blacks are humans but a different race....one day people will learn that no one chooses to be straight, gay, or bisexual.
Way to go!
May 12, 2012 - 9:15am — berlin1926It's sad that politicians can't speak like this when are run for reelection... and she's entitled to her opinions. LOL Bev ... You are right, NC looks no better than Mississippi when it comes to human rights.
Ms. Purdue owes the citizens
May 12, 2012 - 8:25am — babyboomer47Ms. Purdue owes the citizens of North Carolina and the state of Mississippi an apology.
Are they still holding elections in Mississippi?
May 12, 2012 - 8:04am — inandohDid their Governor also call for postponing elections or are they still voting in Mississippi?
Good job, Bev. Get in a
May 12, 2012 - 7:34am — outhousecatGood job, Bev. Get in a pissing match with another state. Isn't it enough that the majority of people in this state think you're an idiot? Do you really have to strow your moronic thoughts all across the South?
BEV IS JUST ANOTHER ELITIST LIB
May 12, 2012 - 7:19am — mrpoonAnother typical out of touch liberal democrat, cluelessly attempting to govern against the will of the people and showing her contempt for who she says she represents and "fights for". She is for the little guy and the common man if they fall in line and are dependent on gov't and don't question her superior judgement. We all should just shut up, go home , pay taxes and leave the thinking to her.It never ceases to amaze me that people will elect a Governor who is so out of sync with the views of a majority of voters. It's almost as if voters see no consequence in having a chief executive who stands against what they believe. She has veto power, she appoints department heads and judges, and she is the mouthpiece of the people. In this case the mouthpiece is in total disagreement with the brains.
A Gift that keeps on giving
May 12, 2012 - 7:08am — PamlikoThank you Bev for even further maginalizing your party in our state. Over 60% of those caring to vote decided against you. Do you really think that you would have done better on this question if only more of those who stayed home had in fact voted? Even Californians, when given a chance to vote agreed with all of us rednecks.
Oh, that's right, democracy would be much better if we only voted when people agreed with you and yours.
Mississippi Lt Gov insults North Carolina!
May 12, 2012 - 5:41am — inandoh"....come to Mississippi if they wanted to work in a “lower-taxed, less regulated state.”
What self-respecting Democrat wants to live in a lower-taxed & less regulated state? The Lt. Gov. is the one who should be apologizing for speaking such heresy!
Lower taxes & less regulation? What planet is he living on?
And I suppose next he is gonna claim they know how many cars the state owns.
Look closely
May 12, 2012 - 4:47am — KingixolibBev Perdue is actually Joe Biden in drag.
With all due respect,
May 11, 2012 - 11:22pm — Hockeydad92Governor Purdue, people are looking at NC and wondering what's going on? How can the decent and reasonable folks of this state continue to elect idiots like you over and over, that is what folks wonder..
I have been hearing about education for the last 20 years and the past three democratic administrations, yet nationwide we don't seem to be doing all that well so the solution is lets spend even more?
Jobs, Bev you have tanked in this area too and most corporations have avoided NC like the plague, not because he have not offered cash but because the business climate and corporate tax is one of the highest in the south (part of that progressive thing I guess) And as for the progressive thing, well turns out ole Bev you have found out that the good folks of NC, democrats and all, don't exactly see eye to eye with the Washington DC / Hollywood mothership when it come to some of these leftist social issues. I guess George Soros is not from Benson after all..
Thanks for your service Bev, catch one of those cheap private flights on your buddies plane back home, have Johnny Edwards over for a drink, a "stay out of jail strategy session" and talk about the good old days. Time to let somebody from the 61% have a turn....
+1
May 11, 2012 - 11:12pm — rockync+1
A failed Governor has a vote not go the way she prefers and then compares North Carolina with another state as a smarmy perjorative against the people she purports to represent.
Wow. This is really negative. We don't need this.
She has checked out, is not leading, is attacking the people, and needs to go back to Chapel Hill ASAP. Dalton should become governor sooner than he wishes when she resigns.
Incredible....
May 11, 2012 - 10:10pm — John_EdwardsA failed Governor has a vote not go the way she prefers and then compares North Carolina with another state as a smarmy perjorative against the people she purports to represent.
Wow. This is really negative. We don't need this.
She has checked out, is not leading, is attacking the people, and needs to go back to Chapel Hill ASAP. Dalton should become governor sooner than he wishes when she resigns.
Not what she said...
May 11, 2012 - 8:16pm — dimitrikaramazovStop trying to get offended... she's simply trying to make the point (admittingly with zero tact) that NC has a history of being more progressive than its southern neighbors, with Mississippi probably being the least progressive (and I'm sure they would admit to that).
Maybe if we could make some attempt to meet these public figures halfway, we'd stop getting eloquent piles of BM like John Edwards to vote for. I can garuantee he would have never made such a "offensive" comment, and that must be because he's so fair, honest, and morally grounded.
Re: Notaliberal
May 11, 2012 - 8:14pm — mk3013Huh? This is not really a scandal. They're just reporting facts here.
Homosexuals are not a race
May 11, 2012 - 7:49pm — penniless_taxpayerIf the Governor would please restrain her racist tendencies and stop comparing blacks to homosexuals, it would be greatly appreciated. Homosexuals are not a race ... they constitute a lifestyle choice.
Couldn't wait to stir the
May 11, 2012 - 6:00pm — NotaliberalCouldn't wait to stir the pot could you? This is why the N&O is such a scandal rag.