Vote-getter Orr seeks gubernatorial bid
Saturday, March 31st, 2007
By Chris Fitzsimon
By Alex Keown Daily Times Staff Writer
Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Bob Orr says his judicial background and understanding of the state Constitution makes him uniquely qualified to be North Carolina’s next governor.
Orr is one of several Republicans vying to succeed Gov. Mike Easley in 2008. Other Republican candidates include state Sen. Fred Smith of Johnston County and gas tax crusader Bill Graham.
During a visit with the Daily Times Thursday afternoon, Orr talked about his experiences on the bench and with the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law and how he believes they qualify him for governor.
Orr said his experience on the state’s highest court will give him a unique perspective of difficult decisions facing the state. He said he was exposed to a broad range of issues and controversies that affect the state, including business issues, educational issues and criminal issues.
"On the court you are presented compelling information from both sides and then you have to make a decision and then explain it," Orr said. (more…)
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