by John Wynne | Apr 28, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, Poll Analysis, Polling |
As soon as the dust settled on 2014, there was a flurry of speculation that Democrats would recruit Kay Hagan to run against Richard Burr in 2016. The thinking was: hey, in a GOP wave year, Hagan came within 2 points of retaining her seat. So, obviously, her loss was...
by John Wynne | Apr 27, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC House Races, NCGA |
This has been an eventful month for Rep. Jacqueline Schaffer, Republican from Mecklenburg County. Though first elected to the General Assembly back in 2012, she’s maintained a low profile in the State House – until recently. Of late, the GOP has turned to...
by John Wynne | Apr 24, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, Social Issues, Women's Rights |
Since the GOP took the reigns of power in Raleigh, pro-choice groups in the state have suffered indignity after indignity. The latest affront came two days ago, when the State House imposed a 72-hour waiting period on those seeking abortions. The passage of HB 465...
by John Wynne | Apr 23, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, Predictions |
Even though the General Assembly is currently debating contentious issues like abortion restrictions, strengthening E-verify requirements, and religious freedom bills, I thought I’d focus today on national politics. To that end, I have two predictions: 1. The...
by John Wynne | Apr 22, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Economic Development, Features, NC Politics |
Poor North Carolina. Every time the prospect of a major car manufacturer coming is dangled before us, we get our hopes up. Jobs. Opportunity. Revitalization. An economic boon. Then, inevitably, we get let down. Yesterday came word that Volvo is no longer considering...
