US Senate

Massachusetts Senator Is NC Native

Laura Candler — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:34:49 +0000

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has named William "Mo'' Cowan, a former top aide, to serve as interim U.S. senator for Massachusetts until a special election is held to fill the seat left vacant by John Kerry. Cowan is a North Carolina native and Duke University graduate, and will be Massachusett’s second African-American U.S. Senator.

McCain, Price Stump For Presidential Candidates

Gurnal Scott — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Some members of Congress were in the Triangle today to back their candidates for President.

Gurnal Scott: 2008 GOP nominee John McCain came to a Cary VFW post to ask veterans to vote for Mitt Romney. He said his worries about President Barack Obama began the night Mr. Obama beat him four years ago.

John McCain: I was concerned about obviously national security. We always are. But I wasn't as concerned as I am today. America is not leading. We are beset by enemies on all sides.

Holding Tops Coble In NC District 13

Leoneda Inge — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:40:00 +0000

A former aide to the late Senator Jesse Helms won the GOP nomination in the 13th Congressional District.