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• Former Commerce Secretary Keith Cricso, a Democrat running for the 2nd Congressional District nomination against Clay Aiken, releases his first campaign ad. Note the subtle dig at Aiken’s celebrity…
The latest fundraising reports show that two Triad state representatives — Marcus Brandon of High Point and Alma Adams from Greensboro — have raised the most money so far in…
Realize this is the understatement of the new year —but neither President Obama nor Gov.Pat McCrory have been inspiring much confidence lately. While the N&R’s Doug Clark is happy that…
• Gov. Pat McCrory defended his decision to schedule a special election Nov. 6 for the 12th Congressional District vacancy to Democratic Reps. G.K. Butterfield (1st District) and David Price…
Gov. Pat McCrory’s decision to hold the election to fill the remainder of Mel Watt’s term in Congress at same time as the regularly-scheduled 2014 election for the seat has…
The latest Bloomberg Businessweek ponders former U.S. Rep. Mel Watt’s approach to his new role as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Mel Watt hadn’t even been sworn in…
• President Obama will visit the Triangle next week to preview his upcoming State of the Union address and, presumably, campaign for Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan. • The three…
Stay warm! • Former Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco, who’s running for the 2nd Congressional District nomination as a Democrat, releases a biographical campaign video in which he promises to serve…
• Former state Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco (at right), a Democrat, has called a press conference for 10 a.m. today in Asheboro, where he’s expected to announce a run for…
UPDATED, 10:40 a.m. • The 2nd District congressional ballot may get more crowded, as American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken is “actively considering” a run for the seat now held by…
… people known to be interested in running for the congressional seat currently held by Mel Watt. The list, per the Associated Press and Winston-Salem Journal: • Rep. Alma Adams…
The Greensboro News & Record provides an update on the race for the 12th Congressional District seat current held by Mel Watt. Watt doesn’t seem to be running for reelection…