Some advice for Pat McCrory


Jack Betts gave Pat McCrory a little unsought advice this weekend.

In a column, the Charlotte Observer editor writes that McCrory has enjoyed "weeks of speculative news stories" about his soon-to-be-announced gubernatorial campaign.

But there's more work to be done:

* Raise money and get endorsements.

* Hone his pitch to conservative primary voters.

* Develop thicker skin when criticized.

* Center his message around the needs of urban areas.

He also suggests McCrory change his name to "Jim" and start driving a pickup truck, in order to better fit in with the state's Republicans.

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