For some reason, Gov. Easley was in a —-let’s see, what word should I use —- testy mood when he met with reporters yesterday to discuss his plan to help struggling homeowners.
From the N&O:
Easley was testy with reporters, limiting some to a single question and admonishing one not to interrupt him. Reporters pressed Easley on specific high-dollar bills such as a chauffeured Mercedes. A vehicle and driver for Mary Easley’s trip to France cost more than $27,000. A similar arrangement for two Mercedes-Benzes in Italy cost more than $50,000.
From Capital Beat:
(Easley) got a little testy with reporters asking about the travel expenses, saying that the trips have value and help recruit foreign travelers and investment to North Carolina.
The Gov. got testy with with a couple of reporters (one from television who earned it, and another from AP who didn’t) when pressed on details like the chauffered Mercedes.
I can’t help but notice that Laura Leslie gave the First Lady a pass, saying “everyone involved seemed to agree Mary Easley had little say in the planning.”
