Edwards Scores?

By Carter Wrenn | 2007-10-01 |

Two strange things happened during the Democratic debate at Dartmouth College the other night. First, everyone of the major Democratic candidates (who have been harking about getting out of Iraq) said they couldn’t guarantee they’d bring the troops home by 2013 – at the end of their first term. So, the Democrats may leave troops…

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Aiming at Liddy

By Gary Pearce | 2007-10-01 |

Some Democrats worry that no big name is challenging Senator Dole. Don’t despair. The field has narrowed to Kay Hagan and Grier Martin. Both would be good candidates, and both are looking hard at the race. First, they’re looking at is money. Dole says she’ll raise $20 million for her reelection. That’s just bluster. Still,…

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Upside Down

By Carter Wrenn | 2007-10-01 |

As the British army surrendered at Yorktown its band played a little ditty called “The World Turned Upside Down.” I felt a little like that when I read the News and Observer interview with the City Council candidates in District A. There are two candidates. Incumbent Tommy Craven – a conservative Republican. And Nancy McFarlane…

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