CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte’s former mayor, Patrick Cannon, is now an inmate at FCI Morgantown, a federal prison in West Virginia. He’s got 44 months to go. Our WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis says Charlotte is likely to forgive him, but not forget. Curtis adds that there’s a new skepticism about city and county leaders now. Cannon is still politicking post-office. Curtis adds what could be next for Cannon once he gets out of prison.
What Awaits Patrick Cannon After Prison
Nov192014
The State of North Carolina after Midterms
CHARLOTTE, NC- It’s been one week since mid term elections wrapped up, but where does North Carolina stand now. Is the state red, blue or somewhere in the middle? Political Contributor Mary Curtis says even though the state voted Republican, it’s not necessarily red. Recent races have shown small margins of victory, pointing to problems like voter turnout. For Democrats to be successful in the future, she says the party needs to work on getting more voters to the polls, have a good slate of candidates and sell their message.
Nov122014
Election results: What’s next?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thom Tillis won North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race against incumbent Kay Hagan, helping republicans claim a majority in Washington. President Obama is meeting with both parties Friday at the White House to discuss what happens next. Our WCCB Political Contributor, Mary C. Curtis, says Kay Hagan has a lot to overcome. She also says voters expressed that they want to see their government in control.
Nov052014
Election Day Preview in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, NC- Political Contributor Mary Curtis provides insight into today’s election and why it’s one that controls the outcome of power in the U.S. Senate. The race between Incumbent Senator Kay Hagan and Speaker of the House Thom Tillis is the most expensive ever costing over $100 million. NC poll are open until 7:30pm and SC polls are open until 7pm.
Nov042014
NC Senate race, less than one week out
CHARLOTTE, NC- Political Contributor Mary Curtis stops by to break down Senator Kay Hagan and House Speaker Thom Tillis’ last push less than one week before the election. She explains why last minute endorsements from celebrites like John McCain, Lindsay Graham and Hillary Clinton are so important and how people really feel about those television ads.
Oct292014
How Will The Ebola Crisis Affect the Election?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Recent threats to national security could change how people vote at the polls this November. WCCB’s political contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on how the Ebola crisis is influencing voters. Curtis says people have been fearing the Ebola threat more since it arrived in Dallas. Plus, Thom Tillis sat next to an empty seat during a state television program. Sen. Kay Hagan was invited, but declined to attend back in July.
Oct222014
Ex-mayor Patrick Cannon sentenced. What’s next for Charlotte and Cannon?
CHARLOTTE, NC- Political Contributor Mary Curtis recaps former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon’s sentencing on federal corruption charges. Cannon will spend 44 months in prison and was fined $10,000.
Oct152014
Pre-Sentencing Coverage of Patrick Cannon Case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Terrance Bates has full coverage ahead of the Patrick Cannon sentencing, with political contributor Mary C. Curtis, a Charlotte School of Law professor, and a former member of the FBI on the case and the investigation.
Oct142014
Breaking Down the Third N.C. Senate Debate
Voters got a chance to hear from all three U.S. Senate candidates in Thursday’s debate in Wilmington. Libertarian Sean Haugh stood alongside major party candidates Thom Tillis and Kay Hagan.
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis is helping us understand the tactics they brought used in the final debate.
Curtis says Haugh is consistent with Libertarian philosophy which is less government involvement.
Oct102014
Breaking Down Hagan-Tillis, Part 2
CHARLOTTE, N.C- Political Contributor Mary Curtis highlights key points from the second Senate Debate. With less than a month to go, incumbent Senator Kay Hagan and Speaker of the House Thom Tillis clash on almost every issue ranging from national security to same sex marriage.
Oct082014
