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North Carolina: Charlotte's Mayor Pat McCrory to Run for Governor!

Governor McCrory? Extra,Extra

Charlotte's seven-term mayor (12 years) was introduced today by former NC Governor, James Holshouser (1973 - 1977), pledging his support of McCrory's run for the gubernatorial post. As expected, Charlotte Republican Mayor Pat McCrory made his run for governor official today in his hometown of Jamestown, NC.

"I'm proud to announce that I will seek to become the next governor of North Carolina," Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory said as he ended months of speculation as to whether or not our Mayor would announce his plans to run in the upcoming election. McCrory has a documented history of success in the state's largest city while serving as our widely respected Mayor.

McCrory emphasized four main issues on which he intends to focus: a more responsive state government, tougher anti-gang measures, reduced road congestion (including transit proposals) and lower taxes.

"We need a governor that's not going to wait for people to come to them," McCrory said, "We need a governor who's going to go out and find out what's happening across the state of North Carolina."

McCrory, 51, an executive with Duke energy, said he would remain as mayor even as he runs. He will be 'playing catch-up' to the other three candidates who have been campaigning for at least a year. His competitors include NC Senator, Fred Smith (Johnston County), NC Supreme Court Justice, Bob Orr (Burnsville), and Bill Graham, a Salisbury attorney.

Will we be saying, "We knew you when..."? Mayor McCrory

Posted by Debe Maxwell, Realtor® - Charlotte NC MLS - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods on 01/15/2008 10:28 PM

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8 Comments on North Carolina: Charlotte's Mayor Pat McCrory to Run for Governor!

JAN

2008

I'm really not surprised by this announcement. He has a very good chance of winning, I think. We'll see. GBU!

I'm not really surprised either but I'm happy he's decided to make it official!

Ellizabeth & Diane: I've been hearing the 'buzz' for quite sometime as well--no surprise here either--we'll miss him here, though!

JAN

2008

Debe,

Duke Energy used to be my client in a previous life. He'll be running for president before you know it!

Mike in Tucson

Hi Mike: It's a small world, isn't it? I tell you, he is one of those politicians who is loved by both parties, which is a rarity, as you know. I wouldn't be surprised if he isn't headed for the White House--he'd be a better candidate than alot of our current choices!

MAR

2008

Please send campaign \protocol and election banners,signs buttons to 829 gladstone road , Mocksville,nc27028. I sent an email form your memory bank. Went to Jamestown myself. Western Carolina Graduate and Delta Zeta Sorority Treasurer. College and the great commercial of your campaign I personally am registered as a republican a cast a vote during the years. In the recognition of relam it was a flashback and would likecampaign for you in Davie County front yard signs are great send information. Also modeled for carolina talent in Charlotte a couple of times and remember the bids on Christmas Decorations in Carlotte,nc. As i stated my grandparents lived near south blvd.and morehead streets Charlotte-177 now or 1-85,but stop by for North Carolina Honey in the summer if drought doesn't continue. It would be great to conact delta zetas for the new arena of campaign We spent most of college days working @Steak and Lobster resturant gatlinburg Tenn,but like to travel.!000's of people so educational forums on your ads are great and interesting. I still have k12reprort cards in North Carolina and and listen to wtbt radio to hear the latest new stuff. gas is so high no beach trips.ha. Catabwa isn't far from Mocksville,nc North Carolina in the traveling lives is still open for tourism and i love the Mountains and the green beans.,tomtato sandwiches and fun stuff for kids now that I.m a Mom 10 years and 3 nephews and two neices all in state but two in texas schools. We sure do have lots of trouble with Duke Power, but you should stop by in your travels on the country backroads and offer benefits to the Vetrans and armed services. Never did get to the state free parks but you should campiagn those also natural resources make the hiways beautiful. Shopping a must and all has changed over the years but some landmarks are around. Call the Embers for one of your campign parties or the Entertainers in Charlotte.nc or do the summer festivals. My daughter went on her fourth grade field trip to Raleigh and had a great time,We rode the train. Anyway rattle rattle please send charges for meeting your personell. Niceto campiagn for you. Julia Howard is the reprensative from Davie County. Stay safe and contact Mom@yadtel.net. If not i'll get some signs for the yard and elections. Have a great day. Oh yes how's walmart sales, neiman Marcus retail ventures would be great also for all North Carolina Newspapapers and do a color ad on page Three. we read the forums in the charlotte observer also. Approriate money for the pools also the ymca is great but tanglewood and lake myers camp grounds time for vacations. also change the billboard ownerships and on the hiways did you recognize the Carolina Crossroad park in Roanoke Rapids for Dolly Parton theme parks. Also donate money for you historical Bed and breakfast arenas also. Also visited Cape Hatteras shipping yacts,etc. Are they in zbusiness still in North Carolina Near Oreintal, N>C> Had friend there still teaching in N>C> benefits, i guess it depends on where you live these days. so far so good.Those were my ideas in a small pond so send signs and have good faith. Oh yes Relatives in Insurance also in Charlotte,n.c. Feidilty. May like realetse also who knows but we feel fortunate. You should allow communication on Nursing Homes also in Schluenburg, Texas. My dad is there now but we have to go on forth right. He is very healthy if they don't starve him to battle his temperament. I lived in CooleemeeN>C> a small textile town of I Don't knows. but it still is quaint anyway send signs. Robyn Amos Youngblood Do You Remember the Billings and is Bobby Orr from high point Area also> We still decorate in our family and since I went to WCU, and like the debt we're in but met some crazzee people in College.Married divorced kids and sports. Ha. You should have a sense of humor radio show. Fred Kirby in Charlotte also near Matthews.nc. Near my relatives there too many family members to keep up with these days. also fruits are your labor at little Vatican in High Point At phone company is full of my stock already so let's get started with your my family doctor is still thee running the area. His name is Dr. Robert W. Morris.always researching with his medical background and the Chereokee area is great also. You should fix the tunnels in the North Carolina Mountains also.as governor elect May i have a volunteer job Agricuture research.Have agreat North Carolina Day and good Luck. We still vote at the firestations. Good Luck and I'll keep in the media coverage.Worked at Belk At one Time and Ivey's Now Dillard's. Robyn Major in WCU Clothing Textiles.Thanks for reading Housing is too much ,but the worth is greater. Have private land and phone,but email.

Debe:

Congratulations!

This post has earned featured post status on the Silent Majority group in ActiveRain.

Wow, Bill! I'm honored! Thanks for that little gold star!! Pat McCrory ROCKS and we're hoping that he'll become our next governor!

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