Barack Obama

VIDEO: Gov. McCrory Gives GOP Response To President Obama's Weekly Address

Gurnal Scott — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:28:22 +0000

Gov. Pat McCrory gave a national audience a glimpse into reforms he wants to implement in North Carolina. He delivered this past weekend's GOP response to President Obama's weekly address.

McCrory criticized what he called Washington's "weak leadership" and urged national lawmakers to give more flexibility and accountability to states. He says he needs that kind of freedom to implement a different approach to Medicaid reform.

White House Continues Effort To Increase Minimum Wage

Gurnal Scott — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:16:27 +0000

The White House is continuing to take its effort to raise the nation's minimum wage on the road. The proposed change was part of President Obama's message during his stop at an Asheville plant in February. He said it's time for an increase in the minimum wage "because if you work full time, you shouldn't be in poverty."

President Obama Visits Asheville To Discuss Jobs, Manufacturing

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:45:58 +0000

President Obama made Asheville the first stop of a three-day trip to push economic proposals he made in his State of the Union address this week. The president got a tour yesterday of the Linamar machine parts plant before making some remarks. Canada-based Linamar moved to Asheville after a Volvo plant left taking hundreds of jobs with it. The president says he'd like to see the federal government help make Linamar's example more common in cities that have been hit hard economically.

NC's James Taylor Sings at Inauguration

Laura Candler — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:58:10 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWHVqacin4w

At the ceremonial inauguration of President Barack Obama on Monday, January 21, James Taylor took to the stage to strum and sing an acoustic rendition of “America the Beautiful.” His performance was greeted by cheers from the crowd and a hug from President Obama. Other musical guests at the inauguration included Kelly Clarkson and Beyoncé. In 2011, President Obama awarded James Taylor the National Medal of Arts in a ceremony at the White House. Taylor grew up in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Buses Leave For Obama Inauguration

Leoneda Inge — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

The Raleigh-based Martin Luther King Committee has chartered six buses heading to Washington D-C for President Obama’s Inauguration.

The buses will pull out in the morning – leaving from Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte.

Phyllis Coley, the founder of Spectacular Magazine, helped organize the trip. She will ride the Durham bus.

Phyllis Coley: "I’m going for the second time, because again, the same way I felt the first time, I don’t think that I will see another African American president sworn-in in my life-time."

Romney Wins NC, Obama Wins Election

Dave DeWitt — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:41:00 +0000

Mitt Romney won North Carolina last night. But the 15 electoral votes that went with it did not lead to the presidency, as Barack Obama was re-elected. As Dave DeWitt reports, the presidential race in North Carolina came down to a slim, but significant, margin.

Michelle Obama Rallies Voters In Charlotte

Jessica Jones — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:45:00 +0000

First lady Michelle Obama was in Charlotte this afternoon to help get out the vote for her husband. She reminded supporters waiting in a hangar at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport that President Obama won North Carolina in 2008 by only 14 thousand votes. Mrs. Obama said that's why every vote matters.

Michelle Obama: And it is all going to come down to what happens in just a few key battleground states like right here in North Carolina. Right here. When we win this state with your help and we'll be on our way.

Clinton Campaigns In Raleigh

Dave DeWitt — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:15:00 +0000

Eric Hodge: Former President Bill Clinton visited Raleigh on Sunday. He was here to campaign for Barack Obama in what is shaping up to be a very tight race in North Carolina.

Presidential Race In NC Coming Down To Wire

Dave DeWitt — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:30:00 +0000

The Obama and Romney Campaigns continue to fight for North Carolina's 15 Electoral College votes.

Presidential Ground Game Could Be Key In NC

Dave DeWitt — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:05:00 +0000

It’s one week until election day. Candidates for offices at all levels are crisscrossing the state, looking for any last stray votes they can find. But the two major-party candidates for President, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, are not, as of now, scheduled to appear in North Carolina before next Tuesday. However, that doesn’t mean their campaigns in the state are slowing down.