CHARLOTTE — Are the Democratic debates over because of the Coronavirus Pandemic? Apparently, Joe Biden hopes so. Right now, there are no debates on the April schedule between the former Vice President and Senator Bernie Sanders. And, last week, Biden said, “I think we’ve had enough debates and we should get on with this”. Also, the checks will soon be […]
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It was selfish to even ask the question: Will Broadway turn the lights back on in a month, as promised? Turns out that’s doubtful, despite a goal of an April 12 reboot. Those tickets I had scored are worthless either way, since that particular show in previews, “Hangmen,” has announced it has permanently closed before it officially opened. Considering
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CHARLOTTE, NC — The white house and senate leaders reach a $2 trillion dollar stimulus deal to help Americans strained by the coronavirus outbreak. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis is breaking down what the deal means for you.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – President Trump went off on a reporter last week. Are his daily briefings on coronavirus reassuring the public? And Richard Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stock just before the market started crashing. Click for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.
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Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden dealing a crushing blow to rival Bernie Sanders, all but clinching the party’s nomination. Sanders meantime refusing to bow out, says he’s staying in the fight. All this as the coronavirus takes center stage, threatening to upend the election. We begin our coverage with CGTN’s Nathan King live at the
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CHARLOTTE, NC — Despite the coronavirus, voters still turned out for Tuesday’s primaries in three states. Former vice president Joe Biden sweeping victories in Florida, Illinois and Arizona building his lead over Bernie Sanders in the democratic presidential race. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the biggest takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries.
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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 North Carolina, and the Mecklenburg County Health Department is making preparations. Airlines are
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 to Michigan and its 125 delegates ahead of the next Super Tuesday.
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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 most of the Super Tuesday
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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.
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