Press Releases

NCDP Statement on the Appointment of Dana Lightfoot
February 06, 2013

Anti-Pre-k ‘Policy Executive’ will lead Division of Child Development and Early Education

Chairman Randy Voller to Outline Vision for NCDP on Thursday
February 05, 2013

Newly elected Chairman to address the media Thursday morning at Democratic HQ

NCDP Chairman Randy Voller Blasts Gov. McCrory for Conflict of Interest
February 05, 2013

In response to Senate Republicans’ actions in introducing SB10 today, Randy Voller, newly-elected Chairman for the North Carolina Democratic Party, released the following statement:

Mayor Randy Voller of Pittsboro elected Chairman of the North Carolina Democratic Party
February 02, 2013

A statement from Mr. Voller's campaign outlining his vision for the future of the party, written prior to his election, follows.

Gov. McCrory: Good Enough for Me But Not You - Startling Hypocrisy from Gov. McCrory on Higher Education
January 29, 2013
Governor McCrory already Breaking Campaign Promises; Now Considering Tax Increases he had Ruled Out During Campaign.
January 29, 2013

Gov. McCrory has stated he is considering the Senate Republicans Tax Reform plan championed by Sen. Rucho and designed by right-wing consultant Arthur Laffer, which includes eliminating corporate and personal income taxes and replacing the revenue with new sales taxes such as a food tax and an increase in existing sales taxes. However, when he was running for governor, Candidate McCrory specifically ruled out those types of tax increases:

 

North Carolina Democratic Party Responds To Governor McCrory’s Statement that Gun Control Efforts are “Foolish”
January 17, 2013

This morning Governor McCrory appeared on a Raleigh drive time radio show.  Between discussing the First Lady’s preference for privacy, his dog Moe, and listening to the radio hosts disparage Governor Perdue, the Governor stated that he believes that gun control efforts are “foolish.”   

North Carolina Democratic Party spokesman Clay Pittman issued the following response:

NCDP’s Response to Senator Berger’s Inflammatory Comments
January 10, 2013
House Democrats Elect Leadership Positions for 2013-2014
January 10, 2013

House Democrats met and elected their leadership team for 2013 and 2014. Rep. Michael Wray (Northampton) was elected to serve as Deputy Democratic Leader. Rep. Susan Fisher (Buncombe), Rep. Rosa Gill (Wake) and Rep. Winkie Wilkins were elected to serve as Whips for the Democratic Caucus.

The Pope Administration Takes Shape
December 20, 2012

RALEIGH, NC – Today, Governor-Elect “Puppet” Pat McCrory announced the appointment of retail executive Art Pope to the position of Deputy Budget Director.  Pope, President of the John Locke Foundation, main benefactor of the Civitas Institute, and leader of Americans for Prosperity, has been an activist and high-dollar donor for North Carolina’s extreme right-wing for over 20 years.  His former employees controlled McCrory’s campaign and transition team, and now the puppet-master himself has been given the key’s to North Carolina’s budget.

 

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