Before: “‘I don’t believe that you can raise taxes in an economy with folks struggling the way they are,’ Perdue said.”

?First task: Fill N.C. budget hole?
The News & Observer
October 23, 2008

After: “Gov. Beverly Perdue told legislative leaders Tuesday that she wants the state budget that begins July 1 to include $1.5 billion in new taxes.”

“Perdue wants $1.5 billion in taxes”
The News & Observer
June 17, 2009