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Published: 11/10/09

A Win for Democrats in Charlotte Offers Lessons (Maybe)

By  Mary C. Curtis - Politics Daily
A Win for Democrats in Charlotte Offers Lessons (Maybe)

The day after his election as the mayor of Charlotte, Anthony Foxx received a congratulatory phone call from Barack Obama. The 38-year-old Foxx -- the youngest mayor-elect in the history of North Carolina's largest city, the second black man chosen for the job -- was excited by the recognition. But the president had good reason to take notice. While a mayoral race may not be the best barometer when tracking national political trends, the election of the city's first Democratic mayor in 22 years was a bright spot of good news on a day when Democrats needed some, particularly when you add in a ...

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Published: 08/12/09

Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C.: From Rivals to Allies

By  Mary C. Curtis - Politics Daily
Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C.: From Rivals to Allies

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In the past, Charlotte spent a lot of time glancing at Atlanta -- its neighbor to the south by way of Interstate 85 – with a mix of wariness and envy, wondering if it could measure up without sacrificing its quieter charms. So it was pretty revolutionary to see Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin sitting side-by-side at a news conference on Wednesday, touting the benefits of a "megaregion" that stretches from Raleigh, N.C., to Alabama. Megaregion is a term you may be hearing more of as states and cities try anything, even banding ...

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