Dome: Former Raleigh mayor Meeker might run for governor in 2016

[WorseBeforeBetter]

By J. Andrew Curliss and Craig Jarvis — Staff writers

Former Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker acknowledged Wednesday he is thinking about running for governor in 2016. Meeker told Dome he believes he is one of about a dozen Democrats with the background, contacts and potential to unseat first-term Republican Gov. Pat McCrory.

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Meeker was mayor of Raleigh from 2001 to 2011, a period that saw growth across the city and in downtown especially. He did not seek re-election in 2011 for what would have been a record-setting sixth term as mayor.

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Meeker told Dome he’s concerned about job growth in North Carolina. He said he’s studying policies and ideas he thinks would lift up the entire state.

Two other Democrats have declared their intentions to run: Durham lawyer Ken Spaulding and Chapel Hill businessman and blogger James Protzman. Attorney General Roy Cooper has been considering a run as well.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/09/04/3164239/dome.html#storylink=cpy

Third worst unemployment in the nation -- something's gotta give.

[Triana]

1. I wrote to Roy Cooper and told him he should run

He's been a great AG. Meeker might make a good candidate too though I know less about him.

[Lex]

2. I think he would be good too. nt

[ncrainbowgrrl]

3. Coop's in..

[Triana]

4. Yay!

I like Roy Cooper

[NCarolinawoman]

5. Roy Cooper has long been considered the most popular politician in North Carolina.

Tremendous vote getter. Wide appeal in all regions of the state. Yeah, he's a moderate, but a moderate would be considered almost a lefty at this point. I have no doubt he would have vetoed almost all of those bills the legislature passed.

A friend of mine who is African-American told me that Roy swims a lot at the YMCA in Raleigh. Her granddaughter works there during the summers, and says he is really friendly and is well-liked by everyone there, staff included. Doesn't act like a big-shot.

Meeker is a good guy but doesn't project much of a personality. When I have a little more time I'll tell you a little more of what I know about him. Getting a bit sleepy now. LOL

Really like coming to this group and appreciate all the posts here!

[Triana]

6. I really like David Price too. Damn gerrymandering...

...means he's no longer my congressman.