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Posted on 08/03/2002 8:48:27 PM PDT by jern
Flair may go for new title: Governor
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There could be an interesting N.C. governor's race in two years. Ric "Nature Boy" Flair is thinking of throwing his body into the governor's mansion.
As a Republican.
The last time he thought about running, in 2002, it was as an independent. Flair, a wrestler, might have trouble getting out of Mecklenburg County, however. He's heard Mayor Pat McCrory is thinking about a run, as has former Mayor Richard Vinroot.
"I've heard both McCrory and Richard Vinroot are talking about it," Flair said this week. "But I think I would have a good following and could run with anybody."
Vinroot has lost two statewide races. McCrory is quick on his feet, but he doesn't have a signature "Whoooooo" like Flair.
Can Flair win?
"If I commit myself," Flair said. "That will be telling you I think I would beat (McCrory)."
Flair was seen on the big screen at Carolina Hurricane games this season leading cheers. Given the track record of Charlotte politicians statewide, he's better off with fans thinking he is from Raleigh.
Flair said he has been up to talk to Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, a former wrestler, about running a state. "You are always working on the affairs of state," he said. "It's a 10-hour-a-day job."
Flair said he would have a bigger audience than Ventura, because wrestling is bigger in North Carolina than in Minnesota. "Our demographics match up well with NASCAR."
Flair said his first move would be to build a toll road from Charlotte to Myrtle Beach. And he's pro lottery.
Flair said he has been approached by Republicans from both ends of the state, as well as Charlotte. He said the deciding factor will be his wife and two children. ...
Nancy's Soiree: Former WBTV anchor Nancy Ross and her husband, Ed, got a rolling sendoff Friday night when their friends rented the Ragin' Uptown party bus to take them to their favorite nightspots.
The party started at Wachovia Plaza, so Nancy could hear "Smashing Briefcases." The Rosses are moving back to Chicago, her hometown. ...
Miss Hickory: Amy Whicker, Miss Hickory 2000, said the Miss America pageant should have stuck up for Miss North Carolina Rebekah Revels, who said she was forced to resign after an ex-boyfriend threatened to show topless pictures of her. ...
Radioguy: Now that former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell has a talk show, McCrory is practicing for a future in radio, too. He subbed Thursday for Danny Fontana on WBT's morning news ...
Dish: Plaza-Midwood's newest restaurant, Dish, opened July 17 in the old Phat Burrito and Cafe DaDa location, next to Thomas Street Tavern. The eclectic menu fills a gap.
Lawrence and Maggie Stubbs, along with Penny Craver of Tremont Music Hall, opened it. The Stubbses have lived in the neighborhood for more than 20 years. The restaurant has a bar with five beers on tap.
Don Hudson
Who say you can't take him seriously? ;)
Or in this case, Mike Sleazley.
MKM
I wish this sleaze would run as a Dem, I know it would be a better fit.
WHOO!
WHOOOOOOO!!
Ric Flair was real big when I was a kid. He has a pretty interesting biography [Wisconsin state wrestling champion in high school, NCAA football at U of Minn, survived a plane crash that killed his pilot, broke his back in three places]:
http://www.ricflair.com/history.htm
http://www.ricflair.com/history80s.htm
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