Change We Can Bereave In

Pat McCrory, seven term mayor of Charlotte, lost his bid for governor. A distinguished leader in the areas of public safety, economic development, housing and transportation, McCrory has led Charlotte to a position of national prominance, one of the four "most livable cities" in the US. He was instrumental in enhancing public transportation including the incredibly popular and convienient light rail system at the end of our street.

Famed humanitarian, Elizabeth Dole lost her senate seat to Kay Hagan. Known for introducing legislation to ban Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lobbying, the Motor Fuel Supply and Distribution Improvement Act to address the critical fuel shortages that were causing panic in the western half of North Carolina that I wrote about recently, her work for rural health care initiatives and funding for minority education as well as her past work for the Red Cross. Like Obama, she attended Harvard Law. She faithfully supported the rights of the unborn and opposed using public money for immoral purposes.