While the media is reporting on an important political story, WRAL is leaving out key information about its deep connections to the group at the center of the story . The Charlotte Observer posted a story on BlueprintNC, a liberal group responsible for coordinating activities on the left, after a ”confidential” 38 page strategy memo was leaked. Wral picked [...]
WRAL reporter Laura Leslie Gives Opinion, Not Facts in Veto Story
In a news story yesterday WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief Laura Leslie (fresh from public Radio) talks quotes Rep. Rick Glazier (D- Cumberland) as saying the session was unconstitutional. Leslie goes on to say “The override process could also be unconstitutional. Republican lawmakers didn’t follow the constitutional procedure to call themselves into session, opting instead for a [...]
Questionable Analysis Favors Progressive/Liberal Agenda
WRAL has obtained an “analysis” by the State Board of Elections that concludes there are more than 1 million voters in NC that “don’t have a driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.” Since WRAL did not offer up the analysis (I hope they will soon) we can only [...]
Election ’09 Protecting Incumbents Clearly
Early municipal elections are showing massive incumbent protection and incredibly low turnout. In Erwin, Rocky Mount and Fayetteville 100% of incumbents were re-elected. In Raleigh, all but one incumbent found themselves on the winning side. John Odom, former councilman, was once again elected to the council in District B. Henderson even returned all but one [...]
WRAL Misleading Public on Income Tax Surcharge (Updated)
There seems to be quite a bit of confusion among the public regarding just how the new income tax surcharge that is included in the soon to be revealed budget agreement will be applied. Much of the confusion can be traced directly to WRAL’s varied and often inaccurate reporting of the tax surcharge. Reporter Bruce [...]
