Campaign Finance

How Does Money Affect An Election?

Shawn Wen and Frank Stasio — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:22:16 +0000

The previous State Elections Board's term expired just as they were beginning to investigate $235,000 of allegedly illegal political donations. The donations implicate Gov. Pat McCrory and legislators from both parties. Governor McCrory made the unusual decision of replacing all of the board members.

Attack Ad In State Supreme Court Race

Jessica Jones — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Catherine Brand: Supporters of state Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby have released an attack ad criticizing his opponent, Judge Sam Ervin. Jessica Jones reports it's the first attack ad of the campaign.

Jessica Jones: The Republican-leaning Superpac Justice for All N.C. is sponsoring the ad, which began airing today.

Ad: Can we trust Sam Ervin the fourth to be a fair judge?

Big Spending In Supreme Court Race

Jessica Jones — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:40:00 +0000

Less than a decade ago, North Carolina instituted a public financing program for appellate judicial elections that was hailed as a nationwide model. But it’s being tested this year by the state Supreme Court race between incumbent Justice Paul Newby, and his challenger, Court of Appeals Judge Sam Ervin.

Supporters of incumbent Justice Paul Newby hope this 30-second television ad will help people remember Newby’s name when they vote.

Ad:" Paul Newby, he’s a tough old judge respected everywhere. Paul Newby- justice tough but fair."

McCrory Continues To Lead Dalton In Fundraising

Jeff Tiberii — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:20:00 +0000

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory continues to lead Democrat Walter Dalton in the polls and campaign fundraising.

Money Floods Local And State Races

Jessica Jones — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Election day is just a few weeks away, and candidates running for office are in the final stretch to get their supporters to the polls. Presidential and congressional candidates are spending a lot of money in these final weeks, much of it from outside interest groups seeking to get their favorites elected. And that’s happening at the state and local levels too.

Jessica Jones: With campaign season in full swing, it’s almost impossible to miss the political ads that are flooding the airwaves.

Prosecution Prepares To Rest In Edwards Trial

Jeff Tiberii — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:45:00 +0000

In the John Edwards trial, the government has indicated it could rest its case this afternoon.

Monday Marks Day 11 In Edwards Trial

Jeff Tiberii — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:40:00 +0000

Week three of the John Edwards Trial begins with a lawyer in the witness box.

Donor's Cousin Testifies In Edwards Trial

Jeff Tiberii — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:05:00 +0000

It's day 10 of testimony at the John Edwards trial and a friend of billionaire Bunny Mellon is back on the stand.

Cheri Young Testifies In Edwards Trial

Jeff Tiberii — Wed, 02 May 2012 10:25:00 +0000

The wife a former campaign staffer is back on the witness stand at the John Edwards federal corruption trial in Greensboro today.

A New Young Takes the Stand

Jeff Tiberii — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:55:00 +0000

It's day six of the John Edwards Trial and the wife of a former campaign aide is due back on the stand.