Category Archives: N.C. legislature

McCrory elected governor, GOP builds control in N.C. legislature

Posted on November 7, 2012 by BWarner

While disappointed in the outcome of the presidential contest, North Carolina Republicans had plenty to cheer about on election night 2012 as former Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory easily won election as the state’s first GOP governor in 20 years. Republicans … Continue reading →

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McCrory’s lead stays steady in race for N.C. gov

Posted on July 11, 2012 by BWarner

Republican former Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory continues to hold a lead over Democratic Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton in the race for North Carolina governor, according to results released Wednesday by Public Policy Polling. The poll finds McCrory ahead of Dalton … Continue reading →

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A tough start to 2012 for N.C. Dems

Posted on February 4, 2012 by BWarner

The first five weeks of 2012 may have been the most trying time for North Carolina Democrats since the party suffered historic defeats in the 2010 state legislative elections. Last week Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue sent shock waves through Tar … Continue reading →

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