Award-winning columnist, writer, speaker and editor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – According to AP sources, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg is suspending his presidential campaign.
And Joe Biden is playing the role of “Comeback Kid” after a big win in the Palmetto State on Saturday.
And President Trump returns to Charlotte for a campaign rally, one day before Super Tuesday.
Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Joe Biden hopes South Carolina can save his campaign. But after Bernie Sanders’ big win in Nevada, is there any stopping his momentum?
The Democratic Socialist is gaining ground in the Palmetto State, as moderate democrats fight to see who can emerge as a challenger to Sanders.
Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Senator Bernie Sanders appeared in Charlotte on Friday, now considered a front-runner for the Democratic nomination heading into the Nevada caucuses and the South Carolina primary.
And Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles recently endorsed Mike Bloomberg. The former NYC Mayor is rising in the polls, especially as former Vice President Joe Biden falls.
But Bloomberg continues to face criticism that he’s trying to buy the nomination.
Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – DNC Chair Tom Perez is urging patience, following a chaotic week for Democrats.
His party’s field of presidential candidates, are trying to re-group, as they prepare for Tuesday’s primary in New Hampshire.
All of this coming, after confusion in the Iowa caucuses led to a delay in results, and left two candidates declaring victory.
Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Another busy week in politics is ahead. Monday is the Iowa Caucuses. Tuesday, President Trump delivers the State of the Union address. And Wednesday, Senators will vote whether to acquit President Trump in the impeachment trail.
Click above for more from WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The next phase of the impeachment trial is underway. President Trump’s defense team will resume their opening arguments Monday at 1:00pm.
The president’s legal team intends to dismantle charges the president abused his power and obstructed Congress.
The defense comes after Democrats spent three days laying out a detailed prosecution.
WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in this week’s political wrap.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Monday, hundreds are expected to gather on the South Carolina State House steps for the annual “King Day at the Dome.”
Six of the remaining 12 democratic presidential candidates are expected to attend the event.
That includes Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who re-arranged his schedule to attend, after facing criticism for initially saying he would attend an MLK event in South Bend, Indiana instead.
The South Carolina event is seen as a “must-stop” for democratic presidential candidates, hoping to compete in the Palmetto State.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Dueling narratives over the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani. The White House, defending the strike against Iran’s top military leader, while democrats question whether there was actually an “imminent threat.”
Also, thousands of demonstrators continue to protest the Iranian government, after officials admitted the country mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet.
Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte political contributor Mary C. Curtis.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – President Trump is informing members of Congress about potential action against Iran, via tweet. Trump has already said the U.S. has targeted 52 Iranian sites for attack should the country strike “Any Americans, or American Assets” in retaliation for the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It appears North Carolina voters will not have to show ID in March’s presidential primary. A Federal Court temporarily blocked new requirements set to go into effect next year. The decision can be appealed but that would be up to Democrat state Attorney General Josh Stein.
U.S. Senators return to Washington at the end of the week. But the question remains, how longer will Nancy Pelosi wait to deliver the articles of impeachment? Senate leaders remain at an impasse over whether there will be new witnesses and testimony in a Senate trial.
Closer to home, this year’s homicide rate in Charlotte is on track to be the worst since 1993. CMPD has investigated 108 murders so far. Mayor Vi Lyles says Charlotte is looking at data from other cities for ways to curb the violence.
