Slideshow: McCain Rally in Fayetteville

28 Oct 2008, Posted by Zachary Tracer in election 2008, News, 0 Comments

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain held a rally in Fayetteville Tuesday, drawing 8,200 people to the Crown Center.  He was preceded by country singer Hank Williams Jr., who sang a song he penned in support of McCain.  Former Pennsylvania Governor and Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge, Sen. Richard Burr of N.C., Sen. Lindsey Graham of S.C. and Cindy McCain also appeared at the event.

John McCain - Zachary Tracer/The Chronicle

Look for full coverage from Julius Jones in Wednesday’s Chronicle and check out my Chronicle slideshow by following this link.

Presidential candidates show N.C. some love this week

27 Oct 2008, Posted by Will Robinson in election 2008, News, 0 Comments

With one week left before election day, North Carolina has clearly solidified its status as a bona fide swing state. The two major presidential candidates are planning trips to the Tar Heel State. Republican Sen. John McCain will attend a rally in Fayetteville today and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama plans to speak in Raleigh Wednesday. To top things off, Libertarian candidate Bob Barr will speak in 139 Social Sciences Building at 5 p.m. today. Check back with The Chronicle’s Election 2008 Blog for updates all this week.