Mayor Pat McCrory - NC Governor 2008 News

McCrory to Hold Final Rally in Jamestown

May 3, 2008

Charlotte, NC Mayor Pat McCrory will hold his final rally during the Republican primary gubernatorial campaign in the same place where he grew-up and announced his candidacy Jamestown, NC.

Date: Monday, May 5, 2008
Rally Begins: 7:00 pm
Location: Jamestown Public Library
200 West Main Street
Jamestown, NC

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Elect Pat McCrory Governor Launches New Ad: "A Change is Coming"

May 2, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Mayor Pat McCrory's gubernatorial campaign has released its fifth television ad. The ad, titled "A Change is Coming," highlights the current culture of corruption in North Carolinas state government.

McCrory concludes the ad stating, Enough is enough. Its time for us to tell the old-style politicians, that the people of North Carolina are about to take over.

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Elect Pat McCrory Governor Launches New Ad: "Jobs"

April 22, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Today, Mayor Pat McCrory's gubernatorial campaign released its fourth television ad. The ad, titled "Jobs," highlights what many people believe to be the biggest problem North Carolina faces the current economic downturn.

In the ad McCrory states, In this tough economy, we need to recognize good jobs dont just happen by accident. As the ad continues, McCrory describes his plan to attract and keep jobs in North Carolina, while keeping taxes low.

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Statement Says McCrory "Instrumental" in 287G Implementation

April 9, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Today, Congresswoman Sue Myrick and former Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jim Pendergraph issued a joint statement emphasizing Mayor Pat McCrory's record on 287G after negative attacks by Bob Orr and Fred Smith.

The statement reads, "As both the Mayor of Charlotte and a member of the President's Homeland Security Advisory Council, Pat McCrory was instrumental in supporting our effort to get the 287G Program implemented in Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. We both appreciate his help in this team effort."

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Recent Polls Give McCrory Double-Digit Leads

April 8, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Today, two polls were released that show Mayor Pat McCrory with a double-digit lead over his closest rival.

The polls that show McCrory with 10 and 19 point leads, were released by Public Policy Polling and SurveyUSA, respectively.

"I'm glad my campaign is getting more and more support from the people of North Carolina. With their votes and support I hope to become the Republican nominee for Governor, and move one-step closer to ending the culture of corruption in our state capitol," stated McCrory.

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Elect Pat McCrory Governor Launches New Ad: "Immigration"

April 2, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Today, Mayor Pat McCrory's gubernatorial campaign released its third television ad. The ad, entitled "Immigration," highlights the illegal immigration issue, and how Mayor McCrory will tackle the problem, using his leadership and experience to help the citizens of North Carolina.

In the ad McCrory states, "When illegal immigrants break the law, they should be punished and sent back home." As the ad continues, McCrory describes his plan to train law enforcement officers throughout the state to perform immigration law-enforcement functions.

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Statement by Mayor Pat McCrory on Judge Craig Brown's Call for Anti-Gang Legislation

March 24, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Mayor Pat McCrory's gubernatorial campaign released its second television ad. The ad, entitled "Veto," highlights Mayor McCrory's experience fighting for the people of North Carolina. He has the executive experience needed to fight off Democrats and their attempts to raise taxes.

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Statement by Mayor Pat McCrory on Judge Craig Brown's Call for Anti-Gang Legislation

March 14, 2008

Now even a judge has joined mayors, police chiefs and sheriffs from across the state to ask for immediate action on anti-gang legislation." - Pat McCrory

Charlotte, NC - Mayor Pat McCrory's gubernatorial campaign today issued the following statement by Pat McCrory on District Court Judge Craig Brown's call for anti-gang legislation:

"Now even a judge has joined mayors, police chiefs, and sheriffs from across the state to ask for immediate action on anti-gang legislation. For far too long we have been seeking assistance from the state government to back our police and fix our criminal justice system. Gangs are a problem, not just in big cities, but in small towns across the state.

"It is sad that our state government has not been able to act on this important issue. It is time for less talk and more leadership."

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ELECT PAT MCCRORY GOVERNOR LAUNCHES FIRST TV AD "CARAVAN"

March 12, 2008

Charlotte, NC - Mayor Pat McCrory's gubernatorial campaign today released its first television ad. The ad, entitled "Caravan," illustrates why Pat McCrory is the best candidate to win in November. He is a proven leader ready to tackle the problems facing North Carolina.

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