Politicians & Politicking Archives

  1. Aug
    28

    David Rouzer RNC Speech Transcript

    Posted in Elections & Campaigns, Politicians & Politicking By Matt Willoughby | Tagged , , ,

    David Rouzer speech to Republican National Convention Republican Candidate for Congress, Seventh District of North Carolina Hello North Carolina, hello America. You can feel it: Our country is at a crossroads. This election will determine whether we continue on the path of more spending, more debt and economic disaster – or whether we choose real [...]

  2. 3
    Aug
    22

    State Candidates Get Priceless Forum Thanks to Paul Ryan

    Posted in Budget & Taxes, Economics, Elections & Campaigns, Politicians & Politicking By Matt Willoughby | Tagged , , , , , ,

    Three Republican statewide candidates got the gift of a broader stage for their message when asked to speak at a Mitt Romney rally in Raleigh. Click on the video report  

  3. 1
    Aug
    16

    NC Dem Chair Wants Charges Against Him in Sexual Harassment Suit Dismissed

    Posted in Crime, Life & Family Issues, Politicians & Politicking By Matt Willoughby | Tagged , ,

    (RALEIGH) – North Carolina Democratic Party chairman David Parker wants a judge to dismiss allegations made against him in a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former party staffer. Click on the video report…  

  4. 3
    Aug
    16

    State Treasurer Invests Pension Funds with a Supporter’s Company, Loses Big Then Sues

    Posted in Politicians & Politicking By Brian Balfour | Tagged , , ,

    A very interesting North Carolina tie-in to the Facebook IPO class-action lawsuit is emerging; courtesy of Thomson Reuters News. North Carolina Retirement Systems – which includes most notably the pension fund for retired NC teachers and state employees – has become the lead member of a coalition of pension funds joining up with the class action [...]

  5. Aug
    09

    Fundraising and the November Elections

    Posted in Elections & Campaigns, Miscellaneous, Politicians & Politicking By Jim Tynen | Tagged , , , , ,

    Francis De Luca, president of Civitas Institute, is scheduled to appear this evening at 7 pm and midnight on News 14 Carolina on Capital Tonight, to discuss fundraising in the campaigns and what it means for the upcoming elections for president and governor.