Category Archives: NC politics

Ferrell, Galifianakis take on N.C. politics in ‘The Campaign’

Posted on May 14, 2012 by PopPolitico

In the midst of heated elections across the country, Wilkesboro native Zach Galifianakis will join Will Ferrell in the summer movie “The Campaign,” a comedy centered on a fictional North Carolina congressional race. Here’s the trailer: According to the film’s … Continue reading →

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Coach K for governor?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by PopPolitico

On Sunday, the Raleigh News & Observer’s Rob Christensen contemplated the impact that some boobirds in the Dean Dome may have had in re-shaping the race for North Carolina governor. Christensen wondered if the somewhat hostile reception that incumbent Democratic … Continue reading →

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‘American Idol’ Scotty McCreery gets a new fan in the N.C. House

Posted on May 13, 2011 by PopPolitico

The frenzy over Garner-native Scotty McCreery‘s run on “American Idol” came to the N.C. General Assembly on Thursday, and left one lawmaker with a case of foot-in-mouth syndrome. At the conclusion of the day’s session, Rep. Deborah Ross (D-Wake), whose … Continue reading →

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