CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mayor Vi Lyles putting a question mark around RNC 2020 in Charlotte.
Could that pit the city, CDC, and state officials against the president?
WCCB Charlotte political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in the web video above.
Mary C. Curtis: How U.S. Governors and Mayors Are Fighting Coronavirus
CHARLOTTE, NC — Governors and mayors across the country including the Carolinas have taken a lead role in confronting the coronavirus pandemic.
Many are giving day-to-day updates and holding press conferences to keep you informed.
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on how different leaders are responding.
Apr012020
Future Of Democratic Debates, Is The Stimulus Package Enough?
CHARLOTTE — Are the Democratic debates over because of the Coronavirus Pandemic? Apparently, Joe Biden hopes so. Right now, there are no debates on the April schedule between the former Vice President and Senator Bernie Sanders.
And, last week, Biden said, “I think we’ve had enough debates and we should get on with this”.
Also, the checks will soon be in the mail or the bank account of millions of Americans after the President signs a two-trillion dollar stimulus package. But, will that be enough given the soaring unemployment numbers?
WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in in our Watch on Politics.
Mar292020
White House and Senate Agree on $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal
CHARLOTTE, NC — The white house and senate leaders reach a $2 trillion dollar stimulus deal to help Americans strained by the coronavirus outbreak.
Political contributor Mary C. Curtis is breaking down what the deal means for you.
Mar252020
POLITICAL WRAP: Trump Coronavirus Briefings; Burr Ethics Controversy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – President Trump went off on a reporter last week. Are his daily briefings on coronavirus reassuring the public?
And Richard Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stock just before the market started crashing.
Click for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
Mar222020
The Heat: Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Election
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden dealing a crushing blow to rival Bernie Sanders, all but clinching the party’s nomination.
Sanders meantime refusing to bow out, says he’s staying in the fight. All this as the coronavirus takes center stage, threatening to upend the election.
We begin our coverage with CGTN’s Nathan King live at the White House.
- Mary C. Curtis is a columnist for Roll Call
- Joel Rubin is a Democratic Strategist and political commentator and analyst.
- Merrill Matthews is Resident Scholar at the Institute for Policy Innovation.
- Ameshia Cross is a political analyst and democratic strategist.
Mar202020
Mary C. Curtis: Biggest Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries
CHARLOTTE, NC — Despite the coronavirus, voters still turned out for Tuesday’s primaries in three states.
Former vice president Joe Biden sweeping victories in Florida, Illinois and Arizona building his lead over Bernie Sanders in the democratic presidential race.
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries.
Mar182020
POLITICAL WRAP: Coronavirus Impact on Presidential Campaigns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The coronavirus pandemic is impacting the race for the White House. Georgia and Louisiana have postponed their primaries, while other states still plan on voting Tuesday. But they will make adjustments, such as moving voting locations in or near senior living centers.
Sunday night’s democratic primary debate did not have an audience. Both candidates had a lot on the line, especially since they’re not able to hold campaign rallies right now.
Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
Mar152020
Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: Coronavirus Now Present In Mecklenburg; Mass Cancellations
There are more diagnosed cases of the coronavirus (which has now been officially named a pandemic by the World Health Organization) this week, including two so far here in Mecklenburg County.
President Trump has halted travel from most European countries. Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina, and the Mecklenburg County Health Department is making preparations. Airlines are slashing the number of flights, and several entities are talking about intensifying their cleaning efforts (including Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte Area Transit System and Charlotte Douglas International Airport).
Universities in North Carolina and around the country are suspending classes or moving them online, and CMS has stopped all field trips. We’ll give you the latest.
The Hawthorne Lane Bridge has an estimated completion date for later this month, but the project looks months away from being ready. What are officials saying?
And we’ll have local reaction to this week’s primaries.
A panel of local journalists will discuss these stories and more on the local news roundup.
Guests:
Glenn Burkins, founder and publisher of Qcitymetro.com
Mary C. Curtis, columnist for Rollcall.com and WCCB
Joe Bruno, WSOC-TV reporter
Ann Doss Helms, WFAE education reporter
Claire Donnelly, WFAE health care reporter
Mar132020
