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Republican candidates for governor raised less money

July 31, 2007

The three top Republicans eyeing the North Carolina governor’s mansion in 2008 still trail far behind their Democratic counterparts in fundraising, according to campaign figures released yesterday.

Attorney Bill Graham and Sen. Fred Smith, R-Johnston, both relied heavily on their personal wealth.

Their campaign reports showed loans of (more)

In early fundraising, Moore leads Perdue

July 30, 2007

Richard Moore is raising slightly more money than Beverly Perdue in the race for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Moore, the state treasurer, reported raising $1.6 million during the first half of the year, according to reports filed Friday with the State Board of Elections.

Perdue, the lieutenant governor, reported raising $1.3 (more)

Debt without voter OK worries state treasurer

July 30, 2007

RALEIGH - State Treasurer Richard Moore is warning legislators against continuing to increase the state's debt under a system that does not require voter approval.

Legislators on Saturday tentatively approved a state budget that includes $554 million in borrowing through certificates of participation, which do not need voter approval. The money will go (more)

Moore Outpaces Perdue in '07 Fundraising for Governor

July 27, 2007

RALEIGH, N.C. — State Treasurer Richard Moore raised more than $1.6 million in the first half of 2007, outpacing his Democratic rival, Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue, in the race for governor.

Perdue, who has not officially declared her candidacy, pocketed $1.3 million in the first six months of the year, giving her a total of $4.1 million for the cycle, according to a summary (more)

Budget Deal Could Mean Big Debt

July 10, 2007

Moore Brings Campaign Here

June 28, 2007

One of the frontrunners for the Democratic nomination for governor was in Moore County Monday for a fundraiser.

State Treasurer Richard Moore said that if he were governor, he would continue efforts to market Moore County to the rest of the world as a tourist destination.

"Moore County has done a great job putting itself on the world map," Moore said.
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