North Carolina
November 06, 2008
Obama Adds North Carolina to Victory Column
The Associated Press declared that President-elect Obama had won North Carolina after canvassing counties and determining that there were not enough outstanding provisional ballots to close John McCain's 13,693-vote deficit.
November 05, 2008
Perdue Holds N.C. Governor's Mansion for the Democrats
Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue narrowly defeated Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory to become the first female governor of North Carolina Tuesday night.
November 04, 2008
Number of Battleground States Too Close to Call
Important swing states Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana, Florida and Missouri remain too close to call hours after the polls closed in those areas.
November 04, 2008
In Tough N.C. Senate Race, Hagan Projected to Unseat Dole
Democrats appear to be a step closer to their goal of picking up seats in the Senate, as North Carolina state Sen. Kay Hagan is projected to defeat incumbent GOP Sen. Elizabeth Dole, according to the Associated Press.
November 04, 2008
Reporter's Notebook: Rain Doesn't Dampen Voter Turnout in North Carolina
Although North Carolina is experiencing coastal rains, voter turnout is still large in urban areas around Raleigh and Charlotte, reported David Huppert, assignment editor for "North Carolina Now" on UNC-TV.
November 03, 2008
As Campaigns Enter Last Day, Candidates Give Final Messages
Presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., delivered closing arguments Monday in closely contested states such as Ohio. Judy Woodruff reports on their final efforts.
October 31, 2008
Shields, Brooks Reflect on Campaigns' Defining Moments
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks recap the week's economic and political news, and recall significant campaign twists and turns in their last analysis before Nov. 4.
October 31, 2008
Southern States Show Signs of Shifting from Red to Blue
Key GOP strongholds Georgia, North Carolina and Florida show possible big gains for Democrats. Reporters probe the reasons behind the shifts in presidential and down-ballot races.
October 31, 2008
Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Discusses Final Push for the Presidency
With just four days left before the election, Judy Woodruff explains to the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom what she has learned from following the presidential polls and the campaign trail. On Election Day, Woodruff will file reports for broadcast and online from Illinois until a winner is announced.
October 31, 2008
Dole Ad Portraying Hagan as 'Godless' Creates Backlash in N.C.
North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Kay Hagan filed notice Thursday of her intent to sue Republican incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Dole over a controversial ad that shows a photo of Hagan with another women's voice saying "There is no God."
October 29, 2008
Dole, Hagan Focus on Boosting Jobs in North Carolina
Both North Carolina Senate candidates, incumbent Republican Elizabeth Dole and Democratic challenger Kay Hagan, have experience in public office dealing with economic matters. WUNC compares where the two stand on jobs, taxes, Wall Street regulation and the federal government's economic bailout plan.
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October 24, 2008
Early Voting on Pace to Break Records
With 11 days to go before Election Day, some 7.5 million Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting centers around the county.
October 24, 2008
As Election Nears, N.C. Gubernatorial Candidates in Dead Heat
North Carolina's gubernatorial race remains a close one, with some polls favoring the Democrat Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and some showing Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory out in front in his bid to be the first Republican in the governor's mansion since 1992.
October 17, 2008
McCain, Obama Fix Weekend Campaign Strength on Southeastern Battlegrounds
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain campaigned Friday in the battleground state of Florida and with plans to defend traditional GOP strongholds of North Carolina and Virginia over the weekend.
October 14, 2008
N.C. Senate Race Tightens in Final Weeks
UNC-TV gives an in-depth look at both candidates for Senate in North Carolina, incumbent Republican Elizabeth Dole and Democratic state Sen. Kay Hagan. In recent weeks, Hagan has pulled closer to Dole in the polls, indicating that she might secure another seat for the Democrats in the Senate.
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September 29, 2008
Republican McCrory Takes Lead in N.C. as Democrats Remain Mired in Scandals
In the race for governor of North Carolina, Republican candidate and Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory pulled into a recent lead after working to link Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue to an array of scandals plaguing the state's Democrats. The two were virtually tied in polls for months as they vie to replace retiring Democratic Gov. Mike Easley.
September 24, 2008
Video: Democrat Perdue Outlines Plan for North Carolina's Economic Troubles
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue, the Democratic candidate for governor, talks in a one-on-one interview with UNC-TV about how she would help stimulate the state's economy by helping middle class families, working with banks on mortgage rates, creating new jobs and encouraging education for workers who have lost their jobs.
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September 24, 2008
Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Jobs, Energy in N.C.
North Carolina gubernatorial candidates Republican Pat McCrory and Libertarian Mike Munger debate how they would strengthen the state's economy by increasing and retaining jobs. Democrat Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue declined an invitation to the debate, which was moderated by UNC-TV's Eszter Vajda.
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August 25, 2008
N.C. Delegation Fired up for Convention Week
The North Carolina delegation began Monday morning chanting " All fired up, ready to go." The diverse delegation to the its Democratic convention includes state and federal lawmakers and a growing group of newly registered voters. Some remain supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton, and may vote for her during Wednesday's roll call.
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August 19, 2008
N.C. Delegation Proud to Take Part in Historic Convention
UNC-TV's convention coverage begins with a preview of North Carolina's delegation, a party of 115 pledged and 19 unpledged delegates that includes first-time convention goers, returning delegates and those who are following in the footsteps of family members generations before them.
-- UNC-TV
July 01, 2008
Partisan Divisions Define N.C. Governor Race
At first glance, the North Carolina gubernatorial race appears to be a sure bet for the Democrats: the last time the state elected a Republican governor was in 1988. But the 2008 race looks to be a tight one as Democrat Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and the seven-term GOP Charlotte mayor, Pat McCrory, square off for the seat.
June 21, 2008
N.C. Gubernatorial Forum Focuses on Economy, Health Care, Education
During three topical forums, UNC-TV journalists moderated in-depth discussions of the state's changing economy, healthcare, and education.
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