The ink was barely dry on new legislative effectiveness ratings when they became a weapon in at least one Mecklenburg County race.Democrat Rodney Moore blasted his Democratic primary opponent in House District 99, Rep. Nick Mackey. The bi-annual rankings by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research put Mackey at 115th in the 120-member House. He was the lowest-ranking of all 68 Democrats.
“Rep. Mackey should be embarrassed by his ineffectiveness as a legislator," Moore said in a statement. "His lack of performance is a disservice to the people of NC House District 99 and Mecklenburg County.”
Mackey could not be reached. [UPDATE 5:47: Mackey said the survey “is based on people’s opinions, not based on any facts.” “When you look at it scientifically, you come up with a different result,” he said. “I’ll put my record up against anyone, freshme or other people, in our delegation or any delegation.” He said voters should check records on the General Assembly Web site.]
The effectiveness rankings are based on surveys of legislators, lobbyists and capitol reporters.
Mackey was one of 21 House members tied for a 100 percent attendance record.
While Mackey was the lowest ranked Democrat, he wasn't the lowest-ranked Mecklenburg legislator. That honor went to Republican Rep. Jim Gulley of Matthews, who is retiring. He ranked 118th.
11 comments:
"Mackey could not be reached."
This guy is the single biggest embarrassment in North Carolina politics. Straight ticket Democratic voters in District 99 should be ashamed.
I wonder where he'd rank on his effectiveness as a lawyer? He didn't pay his rent or any of his advertising bills... He didn't show up in court to represent the people that were relying on him and paying his fees...
Nick Mackey should be in jail, not in a legislative house. Hopefully he gets voted out and disbarred. Maybe CMPD would take him back... oh yeah... ;)
So Mackey is corrupt, ineffective and soon to lose his law license. How perfect !
Why is this Criminal still free. He has not represented my district at all. Does anyone know where he lives or how to contact him. I don't and live in his district. Wow.... what can you say about our leaders.
Just love this ranking.
Jim Black was number one for years.
John Rhodes who first decried the criminal acts of Black and all the others was last.
www.JohnRhodesDay.com for info on John Rhodes.
Something to keep in mind when looking at these fine individuals in Raleigh and how effective they are!
Mackey and Mel Watt are two peas in a pod...totally embarrassing for your otherwise profitable region...
WHY do NC blacks not voice more outrage over the ILLEGAL takeover of jobs, schools, etc?
Nick Mackey is new to the job, give him time. I sure his constituents will give him all the time he wants.
Nick Mackey seems to confuse showing up on the job with getting the job done. We should look at the rankings "scientifically" because these ratings are just based on what other people think about you? This is politics, dude, not chemistry class! Politics is ALL about what people think of you!
And if you want to find out more about the real Nick Mackey, go to www.nickmackey.com.
If Nikata V Mackey was a football team he would be 0 and 16 ! Why do people in District 99 support this man ?
The very same people who think that Nick Mackey is such a terrible elected official, love Bill James. What do you think about that
Dude! Rodney Moore doesn't love Bill James.
Anyone voting for Mackey is dangerously stupid.
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