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Clinton, Obama play to a raucous crowd |
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May 3, 2008 - The N.C. Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner usually has the air of ritual. On Friday night, it reflected the aggression of the hardest-fought presidential primary race in decades. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke late Friday at Dorton Arena before a crowd of 5,000 charged-up, chanting party activists. Obama tried to hold his diminishing lead in North Carolina while Clinton mounted a late push to make the state "a game-changer." The candidates were facing their most important audience in Tuesday's presidential primary: the powerful superdelegates who could determine the nomination, and activists who must decide whether to rally to the eventual winner. For the first time in the North Carolina primary, Obama drew sharp contrasts between himself and Clinton. He said he had not accepted campaign contributions from political action committees and Washington lobbyists, or adopted poll-tested positions, and had always opposed the war in Iraq. "Real changes have never been easy," Obama told a raucous crowd. "The status quo doesn't give up without a fight. The status quo in this country are not just Republicans." Speaking first, Clinton chose not to attack Obama. Instead, she used her moment to portray herself as a champion for the middle class, promising to push for jobs, health care and an end to the war in Iraq. "If Senator Obama is the nominee, you better believe I will work my heart out for him," Clinton said. Obama offered a similar promise: "If Hillary Clinton were the nominee, I would support her in a heartbeat." By Rob Christensen Read Jefferson Jackson Dinner |
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Wilmington to host Clinton on Sunday |
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Hillary Clinton is coming downtown. She’ll be on the Riverwalk at the corner of Market and Water streets Sunday evening. The rally is set to begin at 7 p.m., but people can line up as early as 5 p.m. to see the Democratic presidential hopeful, said Danny Rotert, Clinton’s regional communications director.The New York senator will talk about things Wilmington folks care about, offering solutions to issues related to the economy, jobs and the environment, Rotert said. “Wilmington is an important anchor community in southeastern North Carolina,” said Rotert, who’s based in the Port City. “Some really great schools and businesses are located here.” By Ana Riberio, Star News |
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Obama visiting Port City on Monday |
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April 26, 2008 - Barack Obama will visit the Port City on Monday, part of a two-day swing through North Carolina in advance of the May 6 primary. In a town hall-style meeting, the Democratic presidential candidate will talk mainly about the economy, including his middle-class tax cut proposals, as well as pushing special interests out of Washington, D.C., campaign officials said. Doors open at 11 a.m. for Obama's meeting at Trask Coliseum, 679 Wagoner Drive, on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus. The event is free and open to the public, however, tickets are required. Admission is based on a first come, first serve basis. By Patrick Gannon |
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Hillary Clinton held her first campaign event in Jacksonville |
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April 26, 2008 - Hillary Clinton held her first campaign event in Southeastern North Carolina this morning with lots of pro-military talk, plenty of jabs at President Bush, a few shots at her Democratic rival and numerous references to the good times when her husband was in the White House. “Some people say they didn’t like the 1990s, which is fine,” said the former First Lady, a twinkle in her eye. “But what part of the ’90s didn’t they like, the peace or the prosperity?”That line was one of many that drew thunderous applause from the hundreds of supporters gathered at the Jacksonville fire station where Clinton spoke. By Gareth McGrath Read Hillary Clinton in Jacksonville |
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Perdue, Moore agree to TV debate tonight |
April 22, 2008 - After weeks of posturing over debates in their high-profile race, the two leading Democratic candidates for governor agreed Monday to another television debate, giving themselves just a day to prepare.
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and State Treasurer Richard Moore will meet at 8 tonight for an hourlong debate at the WRAL studios in Raleigh, station general manager Jim Hefner said. It will air live and be simulcast WILM-TV 10 in Wilmington and on other stations in Charlotte and possibly elsewhere. By Gary D Robertson, AP |
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