Bob Etheridge

In the aftermath of the announcement by Governor Beverly Perdue (D-NC) that she would not seek re-election, there has been an opening for Democrats to become the top Tar Heel. Today, former Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-NC 2nd), announced that he was throwing his hat in the ring. The 70 year old, seven term Congressman who represents part of Raleigh, made headlines two years ago for his ornery sidewalk interrogations of blue blazer wearing interns. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oqIP9yagkQ...Read Full Story

Just Breaking...From Eric Dondero:It now turns out the shaking incident involving Rep. Bob Etheridge of North Carolina, was not the first time for the Congressman. From The Pilot:Brandon Leslie, who moved away seven years ago and is now an attorney in Oxford, Miss., said he had an encounter with the now seven-term Democratic congressman from Lillington almost 14 years ago.Leslie said he introduced himself to Etheridge and asked him about his stance on a particular education program. He said...Read Full Story

Many N.C. Dems Likely To Oppose Health Care BillDepending on the vote of undecided U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, half of North Carolina's Democrats could join congressional Republicans this weekend in opposing the final passage of a sweeping health care overhaul.Already, the state's three most conservative Democrats are expected to vote no - just as they did in November when the health care bill first came up for a vote.U.S. Reps. Heath Shuler of Waynesville, Larry Kissell of Biscoe and Mike...Read Full Story

Bob Etheridge Attacks Student: North Carolina Congressman Gets Rough With Interviewer (VIDEO) The Huffington Post Nick Wing 06-14-2010 UPDATE: Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-N.C.) has apologized for his combative behavior over the weekend in a statement released by his office: “I deeply and profoundly regret my reaction and I apologize to all involved,” Etheridge said. “Throughout my many years of service to the people of North Carolina, I have always tried to treat people from all viewpoints with...Read Full Story

Congressman Bob Etheridge (D-N.C.) got pretty aggravated over the weekend when he was approached by two students carrying a video camera. Etheridge grabbed the one of the students after he asked the congressman if he "fully supported the Obama agenda." In the video below, Etheridge can be seen approaching the camera as the student reporter says, "Hi, Congressman. How are you? Do you fully support the Obama agenda?" The North Carolina lawmaker is immediately irritated by this and asks, "Who...Read Full Story