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Monday, October 13, 2008 10:40 AM Hunt calls McCain policies bad for eastern N.C. By Matt Shaw Daily Times Staff Writer Former Gov. Jim Hunt and U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield criticized John McCain Sunday, saying the Republican presidential nominee has taken positions that have hurt the state. McCain is making his first N.C. visit since the GOP convention today -- hosting a town hall meeting at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington. McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, appeared in Greenville last Tuesday. The appearances by the Republican ticket prompted a conference call with the media by the two Wilsonians, plus U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge. The three Democrats said McCain and the Republican Party have ignored job losses in rural areas, such as eastern North Carolina. "Families are hurting here," Hunt said. "Job losses are accelerating -- two, four, 10 at a time. Working in a law firm, we deal with small businesses all the time and we're hearing about it." McCain has consistently favored policies that have allowed companies to export jobs, Hunt said. In the Wilmington area, a plant in Brunswick County recently announced 270 layoffs, while the Georgia Pacific plant in Whiteville recently closed, eliminating the jobs of 400 people. Meanwhile, McCain has also opposed efforts to label products as "American made," Hunt said. Butterfield challenged McCain to travel outside of the relatively wealthy Wilmington area. McCain and Palin "may visit, but they have no idea of what it's like to live in rural North Carolina," Butterfield said. Etheridge noted that 20 percent of the state's economy is still agriculturally based. McCain opposes most farm support programs, he said. Neither Obama nor Biden has made an eastern N.C. appearance since the Democratic convention in August, although Obama spoke in both Wilson and Greenville last spring. His wife, Michelle, appeared in Jacksonville last week. mshaw@wilsontimes.com | 265-7878 |
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David said...
I was a Jim Hunt supporter until he ran against Senator Helms. I can agree with others, Jim Hunt is not God's mouthpiece. If he says it, I feel we should vote different than he says. He is wrong, wrong, wrong. Does he have to live in Rock Ridge or North Carolina for that matter? He about bankrupted the state, he just did not care.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Carole said...I was a Jim Hunt supporter until he ran against Senator Helms. I can agree with others, Jim Hunt is not God's mouthpiece. If he says it, I feel we should vote different than he says. He is wrong, wrong, wrong. Does he have to live in Rock Ridge or North Carolina for that matter? He about bankrupted the state, he just did not care.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Who cares what Jim Hunt thinks? His favorite occupation is being on the taxpayers' payroll. Go back to the farm, Jim.
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 5:58 PM
History proves Democrats have always increased taxes, not lower them. Higher taxes on businesses and corporations result in companies downsizing which means there are fewer jobs for people, especially 2009 college grads. If taxes are increased on small businesses, that takes away incentivies for them to grow and hire more people. Politicians are not concerned about people, but about their party. Parties do not help individuals, it is people that help people. It might be good for the Democrats to return to office, then the country will see how they aid in destroying the greatest nation on earth.
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 12:42 PM
