Last night, the two candidates for Governor of North Carolina debated for the first time on television. Of course, if you were in Charlotte, you could not see it. Not that anybody cares.
The Governor of your state may have a bigger impact on your life than does the President. It would be wise to pay attention. It would be even wiser to have somebody in the media attempt to care.
My choice for Governor is the one I'm struggling with the most. Honestly, I'm leading towards Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory because I see his work everyday. I disagree with his stance on offshore drilling, which has become the hot button issue of the race, as it appears to be in most races.
But, I know that offshore oil production will not increase regardless of who is elected. It is all an election year trick to get Republicans elected. While the ban may be lifted, oil companies are just going to sit on the leases, like they sit on so many other leases they have. But, I'll save more of that for another rant.
Bev Perdue really turned me off during the primary season. She refused to debate her opponent and made quite possibly the worst campaign commercial I have ever seen. I know Andy Griffith is a popular man in North Carolina but, knowing my governor, "sure are gonna make a fine governor," I will be embarrassed for my state. There is nothing wrong with being folksy, country, or southern but, when you want to hold the highest office in the state, try harder than rocking in a chair with Andy Griffith.
Bottom Line? This race will be tight. North Carolina rarely elects Republican governors and rarely elects Democratic presidents. This year could be different for both.
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