Mary C. Curtis, a Columnist at Roll Call, talked about the number of scandals and troubles U.S. President Donald Trump faces less than eight weeks away from the 2020 election.
Mary C. Curtis: First Debate in a Key Race in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All eyes are on North Carolina, not just because its 15 electoral votes will be key in what is expected to be a close presidential race. The U.S. Senate contest between Republican incumbent Thom Tillis and Democrat Cal Cunningham is also close, according to polls, and could help determine which party controls the Senate.
Big money has already been spent in the Senate race.
What can voters learn from their first debate? WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in.
Sep162020
POLITICAL WRAP: Woodward Interview; Campaign Trail
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Fallout continues after President Trump’s comments to Bob Woodward about downplaying the danger of the coronavirus.
But Woodward is facing criticism too, about holding the comments for a date closer to the election.
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on that in the video above, along with the latest as the campaigns turn their attention to the battleground states.
Sep142020
Mary C. Curtis: How Big a Role Will Mail-In Ballots Play in the Election?
CHARLOTTE, NC — In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, a historic number of voters are requesting mail-in ballots in many states including North Carolina.
But how big of a role with mail-in ballots play in this upcoming election?
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis explains.
Sep092020
Mary C. Curtis: President Trump Visits Kenosha After Police Shooting of Jacob Blake
CHARLOTTE, NC – President Donald Trump makes a visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin amid protests following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the president’s call for law and order.
Sep022020
POLITICAL WRAP: Campaign Strategies Come into Focus
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With the conventions behind us, the campaigns are starting to share their message for the final two months of the Presidential race.
President Trump is spending time on the campaign trail, focusing on battleground states.
Former Vice President Biden is promising to travel after Labor Day.
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in the video above.
Aug302020
The Heat: Donald Trump’s case for four more years
It was a long speech, lasting more than one hour. US President Donald Trump promised to rebuild the economy, to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus and to end the protests around the country. But most of the time was devoted to attacking his Democratic rival. After Trump’s speech, a fireworks display illuminated the night in Washington, closing out the Republican National Convention. The president is already in full campaign mode, hosting a rally in New Hampshire, Friday night. The election in the United States is scheduled for November 3rd.
Joining the panel:
- Mary C. Curtis is a columnist for the political publication Roll Call.
- Joel Rubin is a Democratic strategist.
- John Burnett is Managing Director and Founder of 1 Empire Group.
- Einar Tangen is a current affairs commentator.
Aug302020
Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: CMPD Tear Gas Video Released; RNC Here And Gone
Video has been released of a June 2 incident in uptown Charlotte where tear gas was used on protesters. We’ll talk about the conversation caught on body cam that led to a suspension for one CMPD officer.
The RNC was in Charlotte this week, but occurred in a much different way than was planned two years ago. The political speeches did happen, the roll call of states did happen, the expected uptown protests did happen, and in a surprise move, President Trump did visit. But area businesses saw little impact. We’ll give a rundown.
CMS continues to work to improve connectivity for students learning online as the school year gets underway, with several drive-up Wi-Fi sites for students access. This is happening as plans are forming on phasing in a return to in-person school, with the youngest and those with special needs coming back first.
And as colleges return and COVID-19 clusters change the way classes resume, we’ll get an update on coronavirus numbers in Mecklenburg County and around the state.
Mike Collins will tackle those stories and much more with our panel of local reporters on the Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup.
Guests:
Erik Spanberg, managing editor for the Charlotte Business Journal
Nick Ochsner, WBTV’s executive producer for investigations and chief investigative reporter
Mary C. Curtis, columnist for Rollcall.com and WCCB
David Boraks, reporter for WFAE
Aug292020
Mary C. Curtis: What is The Message of RNC 2020?
CHARLOTTE, NC — The first lady and nation’s top diplomat were among those making the case for another term for President Trump Wednesday night.
WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis has a recap of the Republican National Convention and how it differs from the Democratic National Convention.
Aug262020
