Mike Easley
Mike Easley
Michael Francis "Mike" Easleyis an American politician who served as the 72nd governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 2001 to 2009. He is member of the North Carolina Democratic Party and became the first North Carolina governor to plead to a felony by entering an Alford plea to a single state campaign finance violation in a deal that halted a lengthy state and federal investigation. On January 4, 2013, the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for Wake...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth23 March 1950
lost
To those who lost their home, lost their property, it is a big disaster,
asked federal response
I think the federal response has been good. Everything we've asked them for at this point, they've granted,
compelling facts given jury reasons sentences
Given the facts and circumstances of this case, I find no compelling reasons to invalidate the sentences recommended by the jury and affirmed by the courts.
people needs up-to-you
What people need to do is conserve what they have, .. There is a supply out there; we just need to conserve it. Going up and loading up your tank is not going to do that much. It's just going to deplete the supply, and the problem will eventually catch up to you.
country school college
Early college high schools in North Carolina and across the country show us that challenge - not remediation - is an approach to education that works.
successful priorities economy
Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.
two priorities north-carolina
As Governor of North Carolina for two terms, I made improving education a top priority.
people north-carolina common
We must remember that North Carolina is more than a collection of regions and people. We are one state, one people, one family, bound by a common concern for each other.
real choices vision
Real vision demands that we make tough choices. Real vision is responsible and it is paid for.
believe sunset years
I had hoped to let the one-half cent sales tax sunset this year, but we do not believe revenues will grow as fast as we hoped for the rest of the year.
michael morale picked region
I'll tell you Michael Dell, you picked up the morale in this region by 110 percent,
flooded flooding likely storm worse
If you were flooded in Isabel and Alex, it's very likely you're going to get flooded in this storm as well, ... But the flooding will be expected, at this point, to be worse now than it was then.
closely comments followed great imply insisted resent rules senate senators state step vote worked
I have worked very closely with Sen. Basnight on this vote every step of the way, ... He has insisted that the rules be followed and has represented himself, the Senate and the state with great integrity. I resent the comments of other senators that imply otherwise.
clear dangerous warning
If you have not heeded the warning before, let me be clear right now: Ophelia is a dangerous storm.