Richard Moore’s newest ad boasts that he has been “challenging the most powerful corporations.”

He sounds like John Edwards, who blasted “corporate Democrats” in his campaign.

And Moore is not the only one.

Anti-corporate rhetoric is blooming among Democrats this spring. Even Hillary Clinton, who used to be on Wal-Mart’s board, has chimed in.

It’s a far cry from the pro-business positioning of Democrats like Bill Clinton and Jim Hunt in the 90s.

The rhetoric reflects the tough economy and the corporate excesses of recent years. The rough talk could presage rough political seas for businesses – in Raleigh and in Washington.

Moore’s ads are probably the first of a one-two punch – with the second punch aimed straight at Bev Perdue’s jaw. Given how far ahead she is in the polls, Moore probably has to attack her soon – and hard.

He could attack Perdue’s ties to business, though that might be a hard sell for a man who has raised money from Wall Street.

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