Poole was the go-to guy

Submitted by bniolet on October 28, 2009 - 6:30am.
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THE FIXER: Ruffin Poole wasn't just a lawyer for Gov. Mike Easley. He was a patronage boss and a fixer and witnesses testified that he was a go-to guy for things like boat dock permits. Poole successfully quashed a subpoena to testify in the State Board of Elections hearings into Easley's campaign finances. (N&O)

MESSAGE FAIL: Mailers sent by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina meant to raise opposition to a public insurance option have stirred up anger and led people to get vocal about supporting the option. (N&O) 

SO CLOSE: The South Carolina legislature is headed to a special session, and economic development incentives, possibly for Boeing, may be on the agenda. North Carolina was eliminated early by the aerospace builder for its 787 plant. (The State)

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