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President Trump and The Georgia Phone Call
President Trump is again insisting he won Georgia and says he wants to find the votes that proves he did. The President pressing that issue during a phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and legal staff. We examine the call and some the other issues for a critical political week in America
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POLITICAL WRAP: Georgia Senate Runoff; GOP Members Challenge Electoral College Count
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A busy week ahead as the outcome of the Georgia runoff election will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden will both be in the Peach State tomorrow, campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s election. Then Wednesday, a showdown in Washington, as a dozen Republican senators vow not to certify Joe
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Mary C. Curtis: Will Lawmakers Increase Stimulus Money?
CHARLOTTE, NC — President Donald Trump is pushing for higher COVID payouts as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks a vote on them in the Senate. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the latest from Washington and what it means moving forward. You can catch Mary C. Curtis on Sunday nights at 6:30 PM on WCCB Charlotte’s CW discussing the biggest issues
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POLITICAL WRAP: Stimulus on Hold as President Trump Pushes for $2,000 Checks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The stimulus bill remains unsigned as President Trump digs in on his demand to increase direct payments to Americans. “I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 dollars to $2,000 dollars or $4,000 dollars for a couple. I’m also asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary
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Mary C. Curtis: Previewing President Trump’s Last Month In Office
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Donald Trump is expected to spend his last Christmas as president at Mar-a-Lago this week. The final weeks of the Trump administration are upon us and though he hasn’t been very visible, the president isn’t leaving the White House quietly. Our political contributor, Mary C. Curtis is previewing the president’s unpredictable last month in office. You can catch
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Equal Time: Faith and politics
The late evangelist Billy Graham, known as America’s pastor, was as world famous as the presidents who sought face time with him. But after a friendship with Richard Nixon affected that image, Graham backed away from the political spotlight. His son has chosen a different path. Mary C. Curtis speaks with the Rev. Franklin Graham.
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Black Issues Forum: Looking Ahead to 2021
As the Electoral College formalizes the election of President-Elect Joe Biden and COVID-19 vaccines begin to rollout in NC and across the country, can we expect a turning point after what’s been a contentious year? We also discuss the growing trend of reparations in North Carolina with journalist Mary C. Curtis, Morrisville Town Councilman Steve
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Blame Game Over Hacking Culprit, Deal Reached on Covid Relief Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lawmakers have reached a deal on a Covid-19 Relief package. The 900 billion dollar package includes extra funding for Covid testing, federal loans to help keep small businesses open, and stimulus checks to those struggling to pay for food or rent. This will be the second largest government stimulus package in history.
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POLITICAL WRAP: Electoral College Meets Monday; Latest on COVID Vaccine
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Monday, the Electoral College will meet to formally cast their ballots for President and Vice President of the United States. It comes just days after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit by the Texas Attorney General to overturn millions of votes. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on this and the latest on the
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