by John Wynne | Jun 1, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics |
A bill passed by the State Senate would change the way elections for the Supreme Court are conducted in North Carolina, implementing retention elections. Under the proposal, sitting justices would face an up-or-down vote from voters – no opponents or...
by John Wynne | May 30, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGov, Social Issues |
I’m giving myself worst week in Raleigh for completely bombing my prediction that McCrory would not use his veto pen on either SB2, the magistrates bill, or HB465, the “ag-gag” law. As it turned out, the governor decided to spectacularly troll me by...
by John Wynne | May 28, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGov, Predictions |
Hoping that Governor McCrory will veto bills relating to magistrates and ag-gag? You’re likely to be disappointed. The magistrates bill, which would allow magistrates to opt-out of performing gay marriages if it violates a “sincerely-held religious...
by John Wynne | May 27, 2015 | Ads, Campaigns, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features |
Each election cycle, voters have to suffer from a plethora of campaign advertising from the candidates. Only a few of them are memorable in any way. Here’s a look at some of the more notable NC campaign television ads through the years: “White Hands”...
by John Wynne | May 26, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC House, NC Politics, NCGA |
The bipartisan House budget, which passed overwhelmingly last week, looks like it’s going straight into the State Senate shredder. This can be gleaned from an article published in the Carolina Journal. It’s an indication that legislators could be sticking...
