December 31, 2008
All,
In order to make this a more politically themed website and expand on our news offerings, Baker Newswire will be undergoing maintenance for the next few weeks. Please be patient – we know you’ll like what you see!
Happy New Year,
Aaron Baker
Editor-in-Chief, Baker Newswire
December 8, 2008
My apologies for being away for so long – after the election coverage and the inevitable news that I knew would be surrounding it, I wanted to take a break before I returned to the circuit. I wanted to share a funny story that I’ve heard before, but I think accurately portrays campaigning…enjoy!
November 4, 2008
Total Number of Precincts Reporting: 83%
Bev Perdue: 50% | Pat McCrory 47%
This is Baker Newswire’s official coverage of the 2008 North Carolina Governor’s Race. The map above will be updated on a minute-by-minute basis based on various projections from different news networks, as well as polling data.
10:32 PM – Bev Perdue has won the race for NC Governor; Robin Hayes loses to Larry Kissell.
9:57 PM – Virginia Foxx has won reelection.
9:56 PM – Perdue 50%, McCrory 47%. The race is tightening!
9:37 PM – The Governor’s race is tight, and Mecklenburg has only reported 5% of the votes.
8:51 PM – The race between McCrory and Perdue remains close, as Mecklenburg County is only reporting 1% of the total votes at the moment. Things aren’t looking so well for Dole at this time.
7:45 PM – Obama, Perdue, and Dole are slightly ahead at this time.
7:35 PM – Dare County is the only county reporting numbers at this time.
Updated 9:38 PM
November 4, 2008
Barack Obama | 333 Electoral Votes
(270 Needed To Win)
John McCain | 155 Electoral Votes
(270 Needed To Win)
11:00 PM – BARACK OBAMA WILL BECOME THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
9:20 PM – Ohio goes to Obama.
8:45 PM – Pennsylvania goes to Obama.
8:06 PM – McCain wins Oklahoma and Tennessee; Obama wins Illinois, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
7:42 PM – Baker Newswire is not yet ready to project a winner in the other states at this time.
7:30 PM – North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia are all too close to call – we will let you know about the local races as soon as we analyze data.
7:20 PM – Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, and Virginia, which all closed at 7 PM, are still too close to call.
7:13 PM – North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia close in about 15 minutes.
7:05 PM – Kentucky goes to McCain, and Vermont goes to Obama! The night is young!
Updated at 7:43 PM
October 28, 2008
I found this quite interesting. Watch the videos in order, and feel free to comment in the comments section.
October 28, 2008
From left to right: Pat McCrory (R), Michael Munger (L), Bev Perdue (D)
Those that know me well know that the 2008 North Carolina Governor’s race is a hot button issue for me. Here is an article I read, and here is my (rather scathing) response, primarily directed at the user comments:
First of all, Charlotte isn’t Western NC, it’s located in the Piedmont area of the state.
Second of all, are you serious?! Bev Perdue is nothing more than the failure that is/was the Mike Easley legacy, and on top of it, she’s arrogant. If you want a governor who pretends that anything West of Greensboro is Eastern TN, by all means, vote for Bev.
I’ve never understood this resentment of Charlotte by other parts of the state. Not only is Charlotte (by a wide margin) the largest city in the state, we bring in the majority of revenue for this state. This state would be nothing without Charlotte and the metro area surrounding it.
This has nothing to do with partisan thoughts – I am an Obama and Kay Hagan supporter – however if Bev Perdue is elected Governor, I will do my best to relocate out of the state with my job, as she will do NOTHING other than spin this state in a negative direction.
I welcome any comments!
October 28, 2008
Bobby Medford, leaving the Buncombe County federal courthouse
Once a very prominent individual in Buncombe County law enforcement, former Sheriff Bobby Medford reported to the federal courthouse at about 12:45 PM to begin his 15-year prison sentence for, among other things, taking more than $300,000 in bribes from illegal gambling operators during his dozen years in the position. At this moment, it is unclear where he will serve his time in prison.
It’s refreshing to see that even law enforcement figures receive proper justice for crimes that they commit.
Aaron Baker