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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The coronavirus pandemic is impacting the race for the White House. Georgia and Louisiana have postponed their primaries, while other states still plan on voting Tuesday. But they will make adjustments, such as moving voting locations in or near senior living centers. Sunday night’s democratic primary debate...
There are more diagnosed cases of the coronavirus (which has now been officially named a pandemic by the World Health Organization) this week, including two so far here in Mecklenburg County. President Trump has halted travel from most European countries. Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency for...
CHARLOTTE, NC — Another big Super Tuesday for democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the results and if Bernie Sanders should consider dropping out the race.
... CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mixed messages from the Trump administration on the Coronavirus. And on the campaign trail, it’s essentially down to two candidates for the Democratic nomination. Former Vice President Joe Biden is racking up endorsements, most recently from former candidate, Senator Kamala Harris. Meantime, Senator Bernie Sanders is looking...
The Democratic party is now divided between a progressive candidate and a moderate. The contest for the Democratic nomination involved nearly three dozen candidates at one point. Only a handful are still officially in the race. But just two have the best chance of winning the nomination. Joe Biden won...
OPINION — Yes, Texas and California were the big delegate prizes on Super Tuesday. But don’t forget No. 3, North Carolina — politicians of both parties certainly won’t. The Tar Heel State has been a battleground for votes and issues for both parties for years. While South Carolina drew all...
CHARLOTTE, NC — Joe Biden’s campaign getting new life after a successful Super Tuesday but Bernie Sanders isn’t far behind. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis breaks down the results and how the other races played out.
... While the voting was still underway in South Carolina on Saturday, the former vice president made a quick side trip to Raleigh. “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play,” Biden said at a rally at St. Augustine’s University. If North Carolina voters on Tuesday give him back-to-back Carolina victories,...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – According to AP sources, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg is suspending his presidential campaign. And Joe Biden is playing the role of “Comeback Kid” after a big win in the Palmetto State on Saturday. And President Trump returns to Charlotte for a campaign rally, one...
Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: Biden Seeks Comeback In SC Primary; CMS Irks Parents With Survey
The caucus results in Nevada had barely been tallied before the Democratic candidates for president packed their bags for South Carolina and Saturday’s “first in the South” primary. So Charlotte Talks has set up shop, too, at Amelie’s French Bakery in Rock Hill. Former Vice President Joe Biden put all...