Statement from Chair David Parker Regarding Governor Perdue’s Announcement
Statement from NCDP Chair David Parker:
“Bev Perdue has been, and will continue to be, an outstanding Governor. She has fought to create jobs and protect funding for our children and our public schools. Her leadership – and her willingness to make tough decisions -- has kept our state afloat during the toughest economic times since the Great Depression. Because of her efforts, companies have created nearly 90,000 jobs, and made investments worth more than $19 billion here in North Carolina. Gov. Perdue believes that it is essential to reverse the Republican legislature’s cuts to education, but the Republicans continue to fight against adequate school funding. She recognizes that running for re-election will only further politicize the fight to protect North Carolina’s children and the future of our public schools. She hopes that her decision to not run will open the door to an honest and bipartisan effort to help our schools. I know that this was an intensely personal choice for her. While we are disappointed, we understand and respect her decision. Make no mistake about it, the Democratic Party will have no trouble selecting a strong gubernatorial candidate and we are confident we will win the governor’s race next November.”
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