NC GOP head says Dem fundraiser shows poor timing

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)—North Carolina’s new Republican Party head says Democrats should postpone a fundraiser next week until after a state budget is approved or they should consider the contributions tainted.

State GOP chairman Tom Fetzer said Wednesday he event honoring legislative Democrats comes at a time of high interest for anyone who does business with state government, which is controlled by Democrats.

The fundraiser for the North Carolina Democratic Party is next Tuesday. Fetzer said the fundraiser shouldn’t be held at a time when businesses and individuals across the state are trying to avoid the impact of budget cuts or higher taxes.

State Democratic Party spokesman Andrew Whalen said the event is to thank lawmakers for their difficult work.