http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com Your political road for the Carolinas. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:29:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, who heads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, called Kay Hagan a good challenger, but the race is close, he told Dome on Wednesday. Schumer put North Carolina on par with other senatorial races he called "even or close" in states such as Oregon, Minnesota, Mississippi, ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/25/dole-and-mccain-have-slight-leads-but-dems-hopeful/ CARTHAGE - State Rep. Joe Boylan has pleaded guilty to driving while impaired. The Fayetteville Observer reports that Boylan entered the plea Wednesday. The Moore County Republican was charged with DWI after he drove his pickup truck off a road and hit a tree in April. Police measured Boylan's blood alcohol level ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/25/state-rep-boylan-pleads-guilty-to-dwi/ Authorities say a man attempting to shoplift steaks from Food Lion in Haw River Tuesday afternoon ran from police and was found about 30 minutes later without a pulse on a back porch on Green Level Church Road. Ronnie Lee Hayes, 47, of Dixon Lane, which is in the Green Level community, ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/24/shoplifting-thug-dies-after-police-chase/ Raleigh – State lawmakers from North Carolina and around the country will consider energy, transportation and other issues facing state governments at a summit starting today in New Orleans. The conference will provide a forum to discuss drivers license security, global warming, the mortgage meltdown and transportation funding, according to Haire's ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/24/nc-legislators-attending-new-orleans-summit/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2008 Contact: Brock McCleary (202) 225-2576 McHenry Opposes $5 Trillion Mortgage Bailout WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry issued the following statement in response to the forthcoming vote on H.R. 3221, the Mortgage Bailout Bill. "Every Western North Carolina taxpayer is going to foot the bill for a $5 trillion bailout ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/mchenry-opposes-5-trillion-mortgage-bailout/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aaron Groen July 23, 2008 202-225-2071 Foxx co-sponsors groundbreaking American Energy Act Legislation increases energy supply, improves conservation, promotes new energy technology Washington, DC-Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05) today joined House Republicans in introducing a comprehensive energy bill to reduce the price of gas.  The legislation, the American Energy Act, aims to increase ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/foxx-co-sponsors-groundbreaking-american-energy-act/ The Charleston County School Board failed on Monday night to revise a policy that would regulate the behavior of its members. Schools Superintendent Nancy McGinley also fell short on her pledge to ask the board to discuss inconsistencies in the board's address-verification policy that treats Buist Academy differently than other magnet ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/charleston-school-board-fails-to-pass-behavior-plan/ Several Virginia Commonwealth University administrators are stepping down following an investigation into the improper awarding of a bachelor's degree to the police chief in Charlotte, N.C. University officials aren't linking the resignations to the investigation. WBT Huh?  So let me get this straight.  They discover that Rodney Monroe was improperly awarded a Bachelor's ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/vcu-admins-step-down-in-wake-of-monroe-degree-investigation/ Quoting Tom Campbell of NC Spin What we witnessed was a system out of control, especially in our Senate. A handful of Senators made decisions behind closed doors and shoved them through to approval with only token opposition from other Democrats, who supposedly hold majority control. One longtime observer remarked ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/north-carolina-needs-to-take-back-our-state-now/ Today McCrory for Governor Campaign Manager Richard Hudson welcomed the support of Perdue for Governor Strategy Statistics Analyst Will Matthews who demonstrated his support for McCrory at a fundraiser last night in Sanford, N.C.   “Mr. Matthews has clearly seen the light as indicated in the $50.00 contribution he made at ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/perdue-aide-endorses-mccrory/ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials expressed concern Tuesday about black-white achievement gaps and a significant drop in the number of schools meeting progress standards under the federal No Child Left Behind Act. A preliminary count by the state found that 36 of 158 CMS schools tested met the standard, called “adequate yearly progress,” ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/fewer-cms-schools-meet-nclb-goal/ Sanford Herald The Republican hopeful for governor from Charlotte was on a fundraising mission when he stopped on his way in Sanford, North Carolina.  He spoke about the gang problems in the state and about the absence of talk for public safety. He also publically asked that Perdue participate in more debates and ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/gubernatorial-hopeful-in-sanford-for-fundraiser/ The Democratic opponent to State Sen. Kevin Bryant, R-Anderson, on Tuesday said Bryant has demonstrated “a complete lack of understanding” by posting a photo of Barack Obama and Osama bin Laden side by side on his Web site. “Not only is this offensive to all Americans and shows extreme insensitivity regarding ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/23/meadors-attacks-bryant-on-obama-blog-photo/ A group of veterans declared their support for John McCain today. At a half-hour press conference in front of the state legislature, nearly 40 volunteers and members of Veterans for McCain withstood 97-degree heat as they argued the presumptive Republican presidential nominee has the right plan for Iraq. I am a United ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/22/veterans-back-mccain-at-rally/ The Asheville city councilman said he would resume his bid once at least eight county GOP parties in the 15 counties that make up the Western North Carolina district committed to what he called "core Republican Party principles." He wanted the county parties to promise to hold elected officials accountable ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/22/mumpower-back-on-campaign-trail/ CONCORD - A Harrisburg warehousing and distribution company was given a $177,132 incentive grant from Cabarrus County for an expansion of its facility. Saddle Creek plans to make an $11 million investment in real estate and equipment at its facility on Saddle Creek Court. The 300,000-square-foot expansion may create 31 full-time jobs, ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/22/cabarrus-county-approves-177000-in-corporate-welfare/ WASHINGTON — Rep. Patrick McHenry loaned $175,000 of his personal funds to his congressional campaign, a sign that the North Carolina Republican hasn't raised as much money as he thinks he needs to win re-election. "It's nothing more than a sign that he's willing to make a personal investment in his ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/22/mchenry-loans-campaign-175000/ The below picture was posted on the blog of South Carolina State Senator Kevin Bryant and has caused quite a stir from the Obama supporters. Senator Bryant has every right to his freedom of speech and expression just as much as anyone else.  Politically, it may not be the smartest move ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/22/senators-blog-draws-ire-from-obama-supporters/ WASHINGTON -- U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad of Charlotte is either an arbitrator so honest that he would rule against his own brother or a conservative extremist who would “turn the clock back” on people's rights. Whether his friends or foes are correct – or the truth is somewhere in between ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/22/4th-circuit-nomination-held-up-over-partisan-bickering/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 21, 2008 Contact:  Brent Woodcox, Communications Director, 919-828-6423 Rangel Pays Big for Trial Lawyer Johnson's Support of Higher Taxes on Middle Class Families N.Y. Congressman under investigation for ethics violation RALEIGH-North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Linda Daves today called attention to the Federal Election Commission quarterly report of 10th ... http://www.carolinapoliticsonline.com/2008/07/21/charlie-rangel-big-donor-to-daniel-johnson/