CHARLOTTE, NC — House Bill 2 continues to divide North Carolina and is drawing a lot of criticism from around the country. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis breaks down the economic and political implications that House Bill 2 could have on the state and right here in Charlotte.
House Bill 2 and What It Means for North Carolina
Mar302016
North Carolina, Explained
After decisive primary, it’s still a battleground, and the state likes it that way.
Mar172016
The Importance of the North Carolina Primary
CHARLOTTE, NC — GOP front-runner Donald Trump’s lead got even bigger last night over his fellow Republican hopefuls, but will that momentum hold as Campaign 2016 comes to North Carolina.
WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis talks with us from Washington, DC about what’s next in the race for the White House.
Mar092016
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 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
Are Democratic candidates who steer clear of Obama pushing away black voters?
The third in a list of five myths about black voters by The Washington Post’s Nia-Malika Henderson is: Candidates who distance themselves from President Obama risk losing black voters. That may be a myth, because African Americans in the United States lived with compromise before they could even vote, much less vote for a black candidate for the top office in the country. But in this year’s midterm election, the loyal-for-the-most-part Democrats may mark their ballots with weary resignation and some dissatisfaction.
Oct302014
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
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
Minority Voters Sought In North Carolina Senate Race
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis has been monitoring the NC senate race and says candidates Thom Tillis and Kay Hagan are looking to attract minority voters. She looks at one of the largest minority voting blocks in the state.
Sep242014
