Wake County school board vice chairman John Tedesco may find himself overseeing all of the state's public schools.
In a statement today, Tedesco said that he will decide after New Year’s Day whether to run in 2012 for state Schools Superintendent. It could pave the way for a battle between Tedesco and state Schools Superintendent June Atkinson or state Rep. Rick Glazier, who has announced he’s considering running for the position.
“While there are several opportunities for me to consider right now, at this time my focus is my coming wedding, continued service to the children of Wake County, and sharing the holidays with family and friends,” Tedesco said today in a written statement. “In the beginning of the new year I will evaluate further.”
Tedesco has been building up his education credentials. He was named president and CEO of the recently formed N.C. Center for Education Reform.
With Democrats sweeping the five school board seats on this fall's ballot, Tedesco faces being in the board minority for the rest of his term that expires 2013.
Democrats could actually wind up with a 7-2 majority next year if Tedesco and fellow Republican board member Chris Malone, who will seek a state House seat, both win state office. Any vacancies would be filled by the other school board members,
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Tedesco on any Ticket
Mon, 11/21/2011 - 08:46 — bluedawgIs a win.....
for whom? Now that is another question.
Opportunities????
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:15 — jgegbgmg"While there are several opportunities for me to consider right now" - WOW - I would love to know what they are - Like usual, this is just his mouth moving and garbage coming out of it - Could you imagine the image our State would have even if he really ran for such a position - This can be looked at as an escape from the BOE since he knows he will go out with his head hanging from defeat!!!!! I would think the Republican Party would want him to keep his thoughts and plans to himself as he can do nothing but hurt their chances at any position they are actively seeking in the State of NC.
I'm disappointed
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 10:38 — EBDarcyI was predicting he'd make a big show of resigning in the next few months, complete with accusations that he was forced out and tear-filled "I'm the victim" interviews on tv.....
THANKSGIVING...
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 20:17 — ClearThinker...is indeed next week, but TURKEY DAY was definitely TODAY! Calling all Republicans to vote for John Tedesco in the primary, so we can have at him in the fall!
Pat Buchanan said
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 20:15 — occum_sharpethe Republican Party is dying and I think the fact that this is even a news story should worry Republicans. Tedesco doesn't have the Social or Intellectual IQ to be a school board member, much less the State Superintendent of Schools. He needs to try his hand at Garner City Council.
Of course, this from a party that is pining for Sarah Palin when Herman Cain, Rick Perry, and Newt Gingrich are the best you can trot out because your base won't consider the most sensible candidate because he's a Mormon.
The Republicans need to better vet their candidates and find someone that has the political and intellectual grooming to do the job.
Why Think Small?
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 20:14 — chaboardGo for governor John - you can do it!
Now, now...."chaboard"............
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 23:47 — youthinksoyou ain't right...........LOLOLOLOLol!!!!
Name In Print
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 19:25 — GODBLESSNCHe needs to see his name in print for his bird cages!
Actually
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 20:28 — nmoskalIt seems the N&O picked this up from WRAL
..."Rumors have been circulating for some time that Tedesco will run for the GOP nomination for DPI chief.
Reached by email, he would neither confirm nor deny those rumors.
"While there are several opportunities for me to consider right now, at this time my focus is my coming wedding, continued service to the children of Wake County, and sharing the holidays with family and friends. In the beginning of the new year I will evaluate further," Tedesco wrote."...
Looks like it is WRAL that needs to see (actually put) his name in print as WRAL apparently contacted him, not the other way around. From Tedesco's response, it sounds like he's focused on other things.
What I find interesting is that while no one would confuse the local media establishments where I used to live with high journalism, at least I never saw "news" there start with "rumors have been circulating..."
We both apparently contacted
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 23:46 — KeungHui (author)We both apparently contacted him. If you'll note the times, the N&O online article was posted ahead of the WRAL item. We would have it up way earlier than that today if not for some network issues we were experiencing.
Thanks for clarifying
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 13:45 — nmoskalI didn't look at the time stamps. Reinforces my point that it wasn't Tedesco looking to see his name in print that generated this.
Heard it already!
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 23:54 — youthinksoMoments after the 4 of 5 whuppin' the grapvine reported running for state super was his out to keep from losing his seat! 5 of 5, he is toast!
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Thu, 11/17/2011 - 19:45 — SideburnsIs that a dig at Tedesco or the N&O? Maybe both?
my karma is good
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 19:05 — gregisherefirst they give us Losurdo; then Tedesco for state super.... please yes please run please please.
wow! Just when I think he can't surprise me.....
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 18:16 — mom2teens...he comes up with something like this. Nicest thing I can say is that he apparently had someone in his young life who put a LOT of effort into building his self esteem. Yikes!
Building up credentials...
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 16:28 — bpuli9999- that is a joke. The NC CER seems to be a sham organization just created for the purpose of providing JT with employment. Their website is full of pie-in-the-sky bs but nothing real. I am unable to find anything concrete they have done since it was set up.
What is with these republicans and quitting? Tony Gurley, Chris Malone and now JT?
It looks like a good escape..
Fri, 11/18/2011 - 11:21 — sachivalayAfter last month's election, I doubt gig at NC CER or NC CER will last long. No return on investment!!
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Thu, 11/17/2011 - 15:58 — Bob_SconceWhat was his statement? How do you go from "while there are several opportunities" to "I'm considering running for State Superintendent"?
Jeez Louise
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 15:45 — valsparThis guy's a legend in his own mind.
Really?
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 15:43 — supportwcpssYou have to be kidding me. No one likes him in this county. Do we really think anyone outside will...