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Perdue still won't debate in southeastern NC

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 6:26pm.READ MORE:

Bev Perdue will not debate her opponents in southeastern North Carolina, but she promises to come back if she's elected governor.

The Democrat spoke to supporters Thursday morning at Whitey's Restaurant in Wilmington, but she will not stay in town to take part in a forum WWAY is co-sponsoring Friday night. Perdue said the five debates she did in other parts of the state are enough. If you missed those, she said you can watch all five hours of debates online.

WWAY's Kevin Wuzzardo asked Perdue, "What about people who don't have access to the Internet, and don't have access to high-speed internet in rural communities?"

Perdue replied, "Every library in the state has high-speed internet access, and if that's a problem, there's always somebody, somewhere that they can use the Internet."

Perdue said if elected, she will hold the first of her planned town hall meetings in New Hanover County in mid-January.

During the primary season, Perdue also skipped a debate here in Wilmington. She blamed that on a scheduling conflict, even though she was in town that night and the day after.

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She's from where?

Submitted by Guest from J'ville (not verified) on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 2:49pm.

While at a banquet hosted by a Veterans Organization I listened to Bev talk about how much she has done for our veterans. Yes she lived in New Bern NC, "Home of MCAS Cherry Point" and then she thanked all the "Soldiers" at Camp Lejeune for all they have done for their country. Why be surprised that she doesn't want to come back, she's not even sure she knows where it is!

This should be no surprise/Bev Perdue

Submitted by Guesttarheels125 (not verified) on Sat, 10/25/2008 - 2:46pm.

This should be no surprise. This has been the history for the Democrat Party this election cycle. Senator McCain challenged Senator Obama to "town hall" debates all over the country thru this entire election. He has repeatedly refused to debate at town hall meetings. Senator Obama would only debate when he had the liberal news media to cover his butt. Bev Perdue is only following his example. What COWARDS! If they didn't have the liberal news covering their back, they wouldn't debate. This only proves to me, they only have THEIR political agenda on their minds, not what the people care about. IT'S ALL ABOUT THEM AND THEIR PARTY! Did Julia Boseman ever debate?

Taxpayers Need Break!

Submitted by PoliGuest (not verified) on Sat, 10/25/2008 - 1:56pm.

If the national government is controlled by the Democrats, and, of course, NC is Democrat controlled, how many Democrats can the taxpayers carry? It will be interesting to see how much tax burden taxpayers can carry, and more importantly, when will they tire of doing so? As far as Perdue is concerned, why bother with "less important" southeastern NC, with the Democrats so in control of the state. Confidence can be read as arrogance. We need checks and balances in our state government, enough total Democrat control in NC. If Perdue is elected, I will miss her town hall meeting in NHC.

Here chick, chick, chick....

Submitted by colsanders (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 12:53pm.

Of course she can't debate, she's a chicken!! (Get it, Perdue Chicken????) Oh yea, she's as smart as chicken, too (a cooked one). Why did Bev cross the road? To run from the debate.....this is too easy....

Perdue is the right choice and made the right choice

Submitted by informed (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 11:55am.

The best lt. Governor we have had in decades, an even better senator, and she will be the best governor! It is time! However, her not attending a debate held by a homophobic racist with domestic violence issues, foreclosures and liens who has used the tax payers to bail him out of his own personal debts but rails against othres, who has spent many days running partisan attacks against her and other decent north carolinians who represent us well is neither unwise nor misrepresentative. She, instead, took her case to the people and has been available, accessible, and is the people's candidate. McCrory is the worst thing that could happen to this state, just like he was the worst thing to happen to the city of charlotte..and beleive you me, there will be nothing for us here if he is in Raleigh...Think people..think!

Who were you speaking of?

Submitted by Straight Shooter (not verified) on Sat, 10/25/2008 - 11:26am.

Was it Curtis Wright of the Big Talker by some chance and were did you get your information?

Not Kidding

Submitted by nokidding (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 10:27pm.

I am not trying to be funny, but she almost acts socially retarded. Everytime someone asks her a question, she looks like she just got hit in the face with a shovel. DUHHHHHHHH. Really, I think she has a serious mental health problem. If there's one thing we don't need, its another LOSER like Easley. He has been 100% worthless, but at least he didn't twitch and look cock-eyed when someone asked him a question. He just told a lie. But Bev is messed up....bless her heart.

I just think she is the

Submitted by Guest987 (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 9:32pm.

I just think she is the lessor of two evils. I'd rather elect Buddy the Farmer than these two jabronies

Perdue is the wrong choice !!!!!!!!

Submitted by Straight Shooter (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 9:07pm.

Yes, she did take her lies to the people. She is the same old politics we need to get rid of.

Informed, she didn't show,

Submitted by Guest Yeah (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 5:49pm.

Informed, she didn't show, because she can't handle the format, period. And I personally will not vote for her because of it. Ducking out of a debate jipped the constituency, not the person hosting it.

Really?

Submitted by Du (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 4:23pm.

"She, instead, took her case to the people and has been available, accessible, and is the people's candidate."...oh yeah...if we vote for her, she promises to show up...nice way to be accessible.

Anyone but Perdue

Submitted by Commonsensenotc... on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 3:38pm.

We need to break the death grip the corrupt good'ol boy Democrats have in Raleigh, of which she is immersed up to her eyeballs. She needs to go, Rand most assuredly needs to go, Soles needs to go.... We need a state Senate that listens to the people, not the sound of the thirty pieces of silver jingling in their pockets.

Well..

Submitted by Guest7969 (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 3:14pm.

"homophobic racist with domestic violence issues" I assume you have proof to back up those accusations....wouldn't want you to be drawn up in a libel suit

Crumbs

Submitted by Guest1022 (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 3:08pm.

There is nothing for us now, with The Democratic Socialist Party in charge of the State, except for the crumbs they toss us.

What a dit-wit

Submitted by Straight Shooter (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 11:03am.

I don't see how she has the support she has. I guess there are quite a few dit-wits around. Maybe she chickens out from too much Perdue chicken.........

Unbelievable

Submitted by Mama's View (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 10:03am.

I have never crossed my party's lines, but I may have to make an exception in this case. Although, I haven't paid much attention to the governor's race since Richard Moore didn't win the primaries, I cannot believe her adamant position and disregard for the folks in this area. While I've always been envious of those who can remain honest at all times and speak from their heart, her excuse is completely unexcusable. Most politicians welcome the opportunity to hear and address questions regarding issues that the citizens they represent are facing, especially during this time of economic hardship. She on the other hand tells you directly to your face that she will only listen to you after you've voted for her. What type of nonsense is that?

Get a clue....

Submitted by Guestly (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 8:38am.

She refuses to debate McCrory but yet says she'll visit us if she wins the governor's race. What a ridiculous comment. What she is really saying is that "I don't want to leave my posh Lt. Gov mansion for a debate in which I will obviously lose". She doesn't care about the folks of NC any more that Easley does. They know that the Democrats have a choke hold on the NC governor's office and the legislature. Talk about needing a change. It's fine to vote for Obama because changing from Republican to Democrat on the national level is not a bad deal, but if you do, vote Republican in the NC state races, because a change in state government is badly needed.

She's sealed it for me now.

Submitted by Guest Kutter (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 8:01am.

She's sealed it for me now. I will not vote for Beverly Perdue.

debate

Submitted by dennis (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 7:11am.

How convient it was for Bev to show up a day before the other canidates were going to be here. Looks like she could have scheduled her trip here a day later then she could have participated in the canidates forum at the college. What kind of governor do you think she will be if she as no concern for people in the rural areas that do not have access to internet or possibly no way to get to the library. That kind of attitude is why the people who live in the rural areas feel shafted by their so called representives.

Purdue and her stupid statement

Submitted by Kevin G (not verified) on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 6:49am.

After reading that article about declining to debate in S.E. NC, you can see she's on a powerplay move when she says, the five debates she's already done 'are enough'. She just irritates me to watch to scratch an itch enough until it draws blood. Dang this woman is just as ignorant as she is a bad politician. I bet you, I just bet you, she looks down at us 'rural' people as nothing more than an aggravation, because if we don't have the internet or we can't get to a public library or we don't know someone who has a computer, then we're just all country bumpkins, I'm glad I have the internet so I can see just how stupid she is, this just further solidifies the reasoning behind her not getting my vote.

Could it be

Submitted by SurfCityTom on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 6:32am.

some of her early supporters are distancing themselves from her as Mayor McCory's campaign builds strength? Does she not own property at one of the Beach communities in southeastern NC? Looks to me like food for Mr. Wuzzardo to use for a follow up. With Columbus County on the demise, what better opportunity for her to lay out her vision of how she would revive the economy. Lest we forget, former Vice President Gore predicted the "internet" would invigorate the economic growth of rural counties such as Columbus County. In 1996, in the aftermath of Hurricane Fran, former President Clinton could not visit any of the deveastated areas on the Friday after the Hurricane despite being in Raleigh that night for a political campaign fund raiser. Democrats -- too afraid to face hard times in Southeastern NC? Causes one to wonder about her leadership skills -- does she even have any? Looks like the only time she visits southeastern NC is when she wants to drum up campaign funds.

PerDoNothing

Submitted by RomeoEchoDelta (not verified) on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 11:16pm.

Hey Dem Friends, Why aren't you jumping up and down screaming about Bev Perdonothing ducking ANYTHING that might throw some questions her way? You're all about to bust a blood vessel over Sarah Palin. She "promises" to come back if elected Governor. Yeah, right. I hope she's made her last trip to Wilmingtown. Ain't the current Democrat Governor from Brunswick Co? Hmmmm. You'd never know it. This end of the state seems to be left out. I guess it's the "East of 95 Syndrome". Help me out - anyone - what has Bev done since being elected Lt. Governor? I'm not pointing this out to pick a fight. Look at how the Democrat Party has abandoned you. It isn't the party of your father and grandfather. Mike McIntyre is the only one that got my vote. So far he seems to be the only "stand up guy" in the entire party.

Debate

Submitted by Joseph (not verified) on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 9:33pm.

Why is Bev Perdue afraid to debate in Eastern, NC. I will not be afraid to vote against her.

Thanks

Submitted by Guest7969 (not verified) on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 8:51pm.

BUT NO THANKS! Vote a Republican in this time folks...COME ON!...haven't we let the Democrats run a muck enough in this state! Sleasly has done enough for a LIFETIME of pain for this state!

If You Elect Me Then

Submitted by Tired Of It Citizen (not verified) on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 8:25pm.

If You Elect Me Then I'll talk to you but until then you're not worthy of my time!!!!!! Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why would we want her here?

Submitted by McCain fan (not verified) on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 6:34pm.

"Perdue said if elected, she will hold the first of her planned town hall meetings in New Hanover County in mid-January." If she can't be here to debate, then why would we want her here for a town meeting? Let's hope she isn't elected Governor. And standing right there with her is one of her other tax-hiking cronies...Julia Bozeman.

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