CHARLOTTE NC–Voting in Charlotte Mayoral Primary is underway, but that’s not the only race on the ballot. Political Contributor Mary Curtis stops by to break down the current early voting numbers and how the candidates are hoping to fire up the bases.
A Look at the Race for Mayor in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC — Early voting in Charlotte’s mayoral primary will begin tomorrow, and it’s a packed race with six Democrats but only two Republicans. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis discuss the candidates this morning, and provides some details on the issues being debated.
Sep022015
The GOP and Donald Trump
CHARLOTTE, NC — Donald Trump has been finding plenty of success in his run for the White House, but the other candidates in the Republican party don’t seem that pleased. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses plans by the GOP that could leave the Donald out of the NC Primary, and why the Republican establishment may be worried.
Aug262015
Policy and Race Discussions Happening Nationally And Locally
CHARLOTTE, NC — From the one year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Missouri and the resulting demonstrations to Malcolm Graham’s column in the Washington Post about his sister who was murdered in the Charleston shooting, there is plenty to talk about politically these days. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis stops by the studio.
Aug122015
The Diversity of the Wes Kerrick Trial Jury
CHARLOTTE, NC — The jury in the Wes Kerrick case has been seated, including four white women, two African American women, two Hispanic men, three white men, and one African American man. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is in to discuss the concerns about the jury pool diversity.
Jul292015
National Issues That Are Right Here In N.C.
CHARLOTTE, NC — From Donald Trump’s attacks on fellow Republicans to what some are calling attacks on heritage, political debates are the hot topics all over the country. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is in the studio to discuss how the debates are impacting North Carolina, how North Carolina is impacting them, and giving perspective on the whole process.
Jul222015
NC Voting Law in the Courts — and on the National Stage
CHARLOTTE, NC — The new voting law in North Carolina is being argued in federal court in Winston Salem right now, and it’s a case that has the attention of the entire country. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis stops by to discuss the national implications the case could have and put the whole thing in perspective.
Jul152015
The Continuing Debate Over Heritage Versus Racism
CHARLOTTE, NC — From the debate over the Confederate Flag in South Carolina to the growing debates over Confederate monuments here in Charlotte, heritage versus racism is a big topic this week. WCCB’s Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis stops by with some thoughts on the debate, and how race still matters in the Carolinas.
Jul082015
The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling In NC
CHARLOTTE, NC — People are still on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate, despite the Supreme Court’s ruling last week. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is in to talk about the deeper impact this ruling could have on NC and some of the existing laws.
Jul012015
In Charleston, when politics is personal
CHARLESTON, SC — WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis in Charleston for the funeral for Rev. Clementa Pinckney. Hear her comments on how the events of Charleston have impacted the nation both politically and personally.
Jun272015
