Politics

McCrory, Christie rally for Republican support in Smithfield

More than 5,000 people attended a rally and barbeque supporting Pat McCrory the Republican candidate for governor Friday night in Smithfield, N.C. The event, held at a Central Tobacco Exchange, Inc. warehouse, featured appearances by major North Carolina Republican politicians and headlined New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. "We're gonna have a Carolina comeback and it starts tonight," McCrory, the former mayor of Charlotte, told the enthusiastic crowd. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] McCrory, who took the stage to The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again," took the opportunity to lambast Gov.

Students weigh in on election year issues in political debate

Twenty members of the Elon University community went head to head in a community debate. There was applause, there were challenges and there was a lot of waffling as four different ideologies met on stage in a mostly-full Whitley Auditorium Oct.

Halloween masks indicators of election results

Between decorations, costumes and candy, the average American will spend $80 on Halloween this year. When it comes to top-selling costumes, there are few surprises.

Disagreement does not equal hatred: Chick-fil-A debate should not be allowed to divide student body

We know. You’re probably tired of talking about Chick-fil-A. Both our campus and the national news are always talking about it.

Debate watching event draws sizable crowd

What does it take to get a room full of Elon University students to sit quietly in the dark for an hour and a half with nary a side conversation or comment?

NC candidate McCrory looks to capitalize on Walker endorsement

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker spoke alongside fellow GOP party member and former Charlotte mayor, Pat McCrory, promoting the North Carolina gubernatorial nominee’s “comeback” campaign to a small group of local party supporters in Burlington on Tuesday.

DNC: God and the DNC Platform

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DNC: First Amendment Rights of Protesters

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DNC: Interesting Souvenirs

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DNC: A closer look at social media

Steve Roth gives you the lowdown. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Charlotte Catholics want election to be about more than abortion

The Catholic Church is often seen as one of the premier pro-life advocacy groups in American politics.

DNC: Joaquin Castro

An interview with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, twin brother of Keynote speaker Julian Castro [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: A Walk-and-Talk with Geraldo Rivera

ELN spoke with Geraldo Rivera while he was on his way to get a beer. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Chris Cillizza on whether college students are educated enough to vote

Brennan McGovern and Joe Bruno interview Washington Post reporter, Chris Cillizza on whether college students are educated enough to vote. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

Obama focuses on economy, power of the people in acceptance speech

Before a packed Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC, President Barack Obama accepted the nomination to run as the Democratic candidate for president. The majority of his speech was focused on the economy, along with the notion of hope and the importance of having a voice in the election.

DNC: Joel Stein

ELN interviewed Time columnist Joel Stein about his time at the DNC. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Ed Gordon

Ed Gordon of BET's "Weekly with Ed Gordon" on why it is important for college students to vote. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

DNC: Day 3 in pictures

Protesters With Opposite Views Find Common Ground

A faith-based protest got heated outside of the Charlotte Convention Center Wednesday morning, when a demonstrator accused America of moving away from God. "The Democratic National Convention has come to the conclusion that they don't need God anymore," said Reverand Flip Benham, bellowing into the megaphone at the Operation Save America demonstration. Other protesters holding signs that condemn abortion, homosexuality and other Biblical sins supported Benham, the director of Operation Save America.

Michael Nutter on Obama's work for college students

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter shares his opinion on why this is an election for young people. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]