Kinda historic, given that since our governors have had the ability to run for re-election since the late 1970s, that all of North Carolina's governors since have run for and won second terms. Perdue is going to prove to be the break from that.
Wouldn't surprise me if she wound up with a job offer in Obama's second term (providing he's delivered one) but even so: that Bev Perdue will no longer be in the governor's mansion is terrific news. This lady has no clue how much her tax increases have wrecked havoc on this state. Not to mention that she once advocated getting rid of elections (seriously).
As for Governor Perdue, I've only one other thing to say:
Credit where credit is due... I appreciate that she actually said, in public, that she wanted to suspend elections.
ReplyDeleteMost politicians are trying to destroy our republican democracy without having the balls to admit it ;-).
She was a very popular educator. Many teachers will be disappointed to see her go.
ReplyDeleteTo Anonymous: WHAT the heck are you smoking? I know MANY educators and not one of them has had anything good to say about Perdue.
ReplyDeleteI too know many teachers and they are all very sad to hear Bev will not run again.
ReplyDeleteShe took office during a very difficult time, handed to us by W.
ReplyDeleteI think she did the best that could be expected under the circumstances. but...
Feel the hate flowing through
you young Skywalker
It is insanity to raise taxes in the midst of a recession. That is NOT how to improve the economy at all.
ReplyDeleteWe already had the highest gasoline tax in the south, and one of the highest in the country. What did Perdue do? Let it go higher still.
I could also mention how she raided the fund generated by the North Carolina Education Lottery. So much for that money going to improve our schools...
The excuse that "oh but (name of politician here) had to work with the mess left us by (name of other politician here)" only goes so far. Perdue has had three years to provide solid leadership, and she has failed miserably.
But if you can provide some examples of her successes, I would be most eager and welcoming to hear about them...
Tombstone, great movie!
ReplyDeleteBev Perdue, rotten governor!
Bev was wonderful. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteRepublicans have control of NC house, so they also let the gastax go higher.
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