Black hearings continue: Norris Speaks
Update: From the man himself.
More from the AP on the continuing Jim Black hearings.
The Charlotte O recaps yesterday's fun. (Reg. required)
Best turn of phrase from any of the various pundits came from Bob Hall of Democracy NC. From the Observer piece:
"It is a mistake for anyone to get fixated on Jim Black as the focus of this investigation," said Bob Hall, research director for Democracy North Carolina. "They're really looking at crimes against democracy that are not related to any campaign but ... have come to light in examining political committees and their financial records."
At the same time the hearings were going on today, the House Select Committee on Ethics and Governmental Reform continued to consider potential changes to the state's lobbying and ethics law.
I listened in on that one and heard not big earth shattering conclusions. Sec. of State Elaine Marshall did spend some time saying why she thought implementing the law by 2007 would be difficult. (Her office will have to keep track of all the paper associated with disclosing what lobbyists are up to.)
The committee is expected to continue meeting throughout the spring. Expect them to make some sort of recommendation before the short session starts in May, but I won't place any bets on exactly what that "something" will turn out to be.