Politics
Inaugural Parade Floats
Floats are the main attraction at many parades but at Saturday’s Gubernatorial Inaugural Parade, one of the floats promoted a local industry. With more than 70 floats taking part in the parade it was hard to stand out, but ELN found one that made parade goers re-think how they buy their food. Joe Sanderson, the Assistant Director of Marketing ...Full Article
Executive Mansion Tours
On Saturday afternoon, crowds of people lined the streets of Raleigh as they awaited a glimpse into Governor McCrory’s new home. ELN visited the open house at the governor’s ...Full Article
Inaugural Parade Celebrates Past and Present
Crowds gathered in Raleigh Saturday morning to welcome the man they elected into office. In his speech, Governor McCrory shared his high hopes for the next four years. McCrory ...Full Article
Inaugural Celebration ties up a week of festivities
Pat McCrory and guests gathered at the Raleigh Convention Center on Saturday for a final celebration to end a week of inaugural events. The night had a “Nothing Could ...Full Article
Holly’s Holidays
Fears of falling off the fiscal cliff were expected to hurt holiday sales. But locally, that was not the case. The management at Holly Hill Mall in Burlington says ...Full Article
Gubernatorial Inauguration Festivities
ELN will be reporting on the upcoming Gubernatorial and Presidential Inauguration festivities this month. Our coverage will be broadcasted on January 21. Here is a list of gubernatorial inauguration ...Full Article
Election season is a family tradition
Through election season, many students may remember the advertisements or the debates. But one Elon student has a different perspective on politics. For Elon Freshman Ashlyn Ross, election season ...Full Article
Election night Facebook posts lead to backlash for SGA President
Last week’s Presidential election led a lot of people to take to social media to express their opinions. Included in this group was SGA President, Darien Flowers, who had ...Full Article
Chicago plans for huge number of Obama supporters
Chicago is no stranger to large crowds on election night. In 2008, an estimated 240,000 people gathered in Grant Park for the watch party as Obama and his family ...Full Article
New presidency could shift balance of Supreme Court
With four Supreme Court justices in their 70s, some analysts are saying it’s likely that the next elected president will appoint at least one justice, shifting the balance of ...Full Article
First time voters find their own voice this election
In this year’s election, both Obama and Romney are battling hard to capture the youth vote, and for many of those in that demographic, this election will be their ...Full Article
Young voters choose not to cast ballots
The 2012 election brings two very different candidates with two distinct plans for the country. Tuesday is the last chance to cast votes, but some people view this election ...Full Article
Third largest U.S. city has something for everyone
Chi-Town, Second City, or The Windy City. Whatever you call Chicago, the city’s downtown area has more than enough to keep visitors busy. Situated on the coast of Illinois, ...Full Article
Obama has tight grip on Illinois as election approaches
President Obama lived in Chicago, before becoming a Senator of Illinois, and in the upcoming election, Real Clear Politics calls Illinois a “solid state” for Obama. A recent Chicago ...Full Article
Voters have fun with political video games
When most people think of politics, video games may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But political video games have become a way for voters to ...Full Article
Clinton rallies support for Obama in Raleigh
More than 4,000 North Carolinians gathered in Pullen Park in Raleigh Sunday afternoon to hear former President Bill Clinton campaign for President Barack Obama’s reelection bid. “He’s outperformed ...Full Article
ELN: Rick Santorum Interview
Katie Moulton, Brennan McGovern and Rachel Southmayd Skyped with Former United States Senator, Rick Santorum to get his opinion on the 2012 Election.Full Article
ELN: Tony Foriest Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton interviewed Tony Foriest, a candidate for U.S. House District 6. The other candidate for ...Full Article
ELN: Dan Forest Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Nicole Bloom interviewed Dan Forest, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. ELN also interviewed Linda Coleman and ...Full Article
ELN: Linda Coleman Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton casino interviewed Linda Coleman, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. ELN also interviewed Dan Forest ...Full Article
Sandy devastates Northeast, shuts down voting stations
By Neima Abdulahi Superstorm Sandy had some voters in the northeast worried about casting their ballots on Election Day. Sandy left some polling stations in New York and New ...Full Article
ELN: Brian Irving Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton interviewed Brian Irving, a candidate for U.S. House representing District 2. Other candidates ...Full Article
ELN: Cherie Berry Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Katie Moulton interviewed Cherie Berry, a candidate for N.C. Commissioner of Labor. ELN also interviewed Walter ...Full Article
ELN: Ann Vaughan Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Joe Bruno interviewed Ann Vaughan, a candidate for County Commissioner. Other candidates for County Commissioner, Eddie ...Full Article
ELN: Pam Thompson Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Kelly Finneran interviewed Pam Thompson, a candidate for the Board of Education. ELN also interviewed Jackie ...Full Article
ELN: Jackie Cole Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Janae Fraizer interviewed Jackie Cole, a candidate for the Board of Education. ELN also interviewed Pamela ...Full Article
Third largest city in U.S. has something for everyone
ELN’s Katie Maraghy is in Chicago to be live from President Barack Obama’s headquarters on election night. And after only one day, she’s got a little taste of Chicago. ...Full Article
ELN: Pat McCrory Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Brennan McGovern and Rachel Southmayd interviewed Former Charlotte Mayor and current Gubernatorial Candidate Pat McCrory after ...Full Article
ELN: Walter Dalton Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Joe Bruno interviewed Lt. Gov. and Gubernatorial Candidate Walter Dalton after President Clinton”s speech in Raleigh ...Full Article
ELN: John Tedesco Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Kelly Finneran sat down with John Tedesco, a candidate for North Carolina State Superintendent. He is ...Full Article
ELN: June Atkinson Interview
ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Eric Halperin sat down with June Atkinson, a candidate for North Carolina State Superintendent. She is ...Full Article
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 ...Full Article
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. But according to several parishioners of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte, ...Full Article
DNC: Joaquin Castro
An interview with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, twin brother of Keynote speaker Julian CastroFull Article
DNC: A Walk-and-Talk with Geraldo Rivera
ELN spoke with Geraldo Rivera while he was on his way to get a beer.Full Article
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.Full Article
DNC: Ed Gordon
Ed Gordon of BET’s “Weekly with Ed Gordon” on why it is important for college students to vote.Full Article
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 ...Full Article
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.Full Article
Protests Preview
Here’s a look at what’s been going on outside the Charlotte convention center: ELN was there during the abortion debate this afternoon.Full Article
DNC: Julian Castro
DNC keynote speaker Julian Castro on why young people should vote in the upcoming election.Full Article
DNC Burlington Protestors in Charlotte
Protestors came from all over the country to let their voices be heard at the DNC. Jason Puckett found some local protestors who shared their opinions.Full Article
DNC Women’s Caucus meets in Charlotte
Nicole Chadwick visited the Democratic Women’s Caucus and learned why their vote is so important in this election. Speakers include former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and President ...Full Article
DNC: Elon Local News exclusive interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson
Jasmine Turner had an exclusive interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson at the 2012 Democratic National ConventionFull Article
DNC: Young Delegates
Nicole Chadwick caught up with one of the youngest delegates at the DNC: 22-year-old David de la Fuente.Full Article
DNC: Security Measures at the Convention
Jason Puckett took a look at the security preparations for the DNC.Full Article
DNC: Elon Poll Results
Eric Halperin reports on the Elon Poll results and he sat down with Charlie Cook to discuss the findings.Full Article
Mitt Romney accepts nomination
The final day of the convention was like nothing I have ever witnessed before. The floor and stands of the Tampa Time Forum were filled with state delegates, politicians, ...Full Article
Illinois Republican officials address delegates.
My fieldwork at the RNC rolled on but unfortunately the official convention events were all canceled because of Tropical Storm Isaac. Ironically, the storm did not actually hit the ...Full Article
DNC Preview
Jason Puckett and Nicole Chadwick give us an idea of what Elon Local News will be covering at the Democratic National Convention next week.Full Article
Presidential race heats up
The swing states will play a critical role in the race to the white house. As of now, Obama leads the CNN projected numbers with 237 electoral votes…Needing 33 ...Full Article
Republican National Convention Preview
I’m here at the Tampa Bay Convention Center where all the media are being held. This center is about a block away from the Tampa Bay Times Forum where ...Full Article
What to expect from the Republican National Convention
With the Presidential campaigns building up for the final and most critical stretch of the 2012 election, media and delegates begin flocking to Tampa and Charlotte for national conventions. ...Full Article
First lady rallies supporters in Greensboro
Anxious supporters huddled around the stage in a gymnasium at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Wednesday, shouting “four more years!,” as they waited for the anticipated ...Full Article
