NC’s Clout is Sky-High

Want to see how important North Carolina will be in the 2012 presidential race? Read this New York Times dive into how the Obama Administration backed down on tougher smog-ozone standards.
 
Especially this: “One of the strongest appeals (against tougher rules) came from North Carolina, a state Mr. Obama narrowly won in 2008. The state’s governor, Bev Perdue, a Democrat, argued against the new ozone rule. Her air quality director, B. Keith Overcash, wrote the E.P.A. pleading for a delay. ‘Lack of employment, loss of health care, and in some cases, loss of a home, also affect the health of our citizens,’ he said.”
 
And this: “The president was preparing a speech on job creation to a joint session of Congress even as he was considering a regulation that many — including governors of politically pivotal states like North Carolina and Ohio — warned could cost thousands of jobs.”
 
Lesson: If there’s anything you want Washington to do for North Carolina, ask now. And don’t be bashful.
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NC’s Clout is Sky-High

Want to see how important North Carolina will be in the 2012 presidential race? Read this New York Times dive into how the Obama Administration backed down on tougher smog-ozone standards.
 
Especially this: “One of the strongest appeals (against tougher rules) came from North Carolina, a state Mr. Obama narrowly won in 2008. The state’s governor, Bev Perdue, a Democrat, argued against the new ozone rule. Her air quality director, B. Keith Overcash, wrote the E.P.A. pleading for a delay. ‘Lack of employment, loss of health care, and in some cases, loss of a home, also affect the health of our citizens,’ he said.”
 
And this: “The president was preparing a speech on job creation to a joint session of Congress even as he was considering a regulation that many — including governors of politically pivotal states like North Carolina and Ohio — warned could cost thousands of jobs.”
 
Lesson: If there’s anything you want Washington to do for North Carolina, ask now. And don’t be bashful.
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