The N&O's political columnist did not give money to a gubernatorial candidate.
A recent campaign finance report for Republican Pat McCrory mistakenly lists longtime columnist and author Rob Christensen as having contributed $100 on Oct. 9.
The McCrory campaign said the listing is an error. The contribution came from a Robert James Christensen of Sherrills Ford, N.C.
When the other Christensen failed to include his employer and occupation, a McCrory staffer called the house in Sherrills Ford. Failing to reach the contributor, they Googled "Rob Christensen" and found the columnist instead.
"Who knew there was more than one Rob Christensen in the world?" said McCrory campaign manager Richard Hudson. "We had hoped there was only one."
Hudson said the campaign finance report will be amended.
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Pa, is it too late to send a check?
October 31, 2008 - 7:27am — domewatcherOpie and Pa talk about the state auditor's report on the “trip:”
Opie: “Pa, did you read the state auditor’s report on the European Vacation?”
Pa: (whistling and shaking his head, Pa responds) “Yes I did, son.”
Opie: “It was sad….. wasn’t it, Pa?”
Pa: “Embarrassing, son.”
Opie: “Pa, do they sell caviar down at the diner?”
Pa: “No, Op, they don’t. But son, stick with the meatloaf special. It’s what we regular folk eat. Don’t try to be someone you’re not, Opie.”
Opie: “I love the meatloaf, Pa. I don’t even know what caviar is.”
Pa: “That’s ok, son. Caviar is not for us, son. We’re fine with meatloaf.”
Opie: “That report doesn’t look good for the current administration….. does it?”
Pa: (shaking his head and whistling) “No, son, it doesn’t.”
Opie: “Pa, I think I’m gonna give that $100.00 to Mr. McCrory after all.”
Pa: “I am too, Op. Eight more years of this and the citizens of North Carolina won’t even be able to eat meatloaf.”
Eastern NC Democrat calls Bev a joke
October 30, 2008 - 2:39pm — concerned53Note received from a facebook friend from Eastern NC:
McCrory has done a good job reaching out to the Eastern part of NC (something candidates from Charlotte have failed to do in the past...and partly why I 'shrug' voted Democrat....mainly due to their stance on remembering Eastern NC)...Bev Perdue is just a joke and career politician who will be 'more of the same'...Pat has my vote no doubt...and Yes, I can't believe the NO backed him..
Re: N&O columnist did not give to McCrory
October 30, 2008 - 11:23am — domewatcherDo another Andy and Opie video about the contribution. Rob could pass for Opie pretty easily.
Rob could say: “Pa, they’re saying I contributed $100.00 to McCrory.”
Andy: “I know that’s not right, son. A $100.00 is a lot of money for a newspaper man.”
Rob: “You got that right, Pa!”
Andy: “Yeah, with the buyout and all you need to save your money….and stay away from felonies.”
Rob: “And butterflies.”
Andy: “You’ve always made me proud, son.”
Rob: “Thanks, Pa. I try hard. Pa, can I get a dog?”
Andy: “Son, let’s wait ‘til after the election. They may take your $100.00 and redistribute it. Then you wouldn’t be able to feed a dog. It’s better to wait.”
Rob: “OK, Pa. Can I go over to Johnny Paul’s”
Andy: “Sure, son. But son…..stay away from felonies”
Rob: “OK, Pa.”