I discovered last night that Grier Martin, who ran as a Democrat for a seat in the N.C. House, is actually a registered Republican. While I find that a bit odd, the N.C. Democratic Party certainly didn’t, pouring $150,000 into his campaign against fellow Republican Don Munford.
Strange bedfellows, indeed.
UPDATE. [23 Nov 2004]: I read the wrong voter record. Grier is a Democrat and I’m an ass. See the updated story for my mea culpa.
When I ranted yesterday about Clear Channel turning WTRG into a country station, it looks like I spoke too soon. In yet another bewildering twist, Clear Channel has now switched the station to alternative. I believe the whole format-swapping is simply a stunt to gain media attention, from what I’ve read on message boards out there. Cheap publicity.
Alternative format or not, I think Clear Channel is evil. No local station would change directions twice in three days. I’ll stick with the kick-ass WKNC for my alternative music and let the Clear Channels wither.
