by John Wynne | Apr 21, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP |
The chatter about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday concerning North Carolina’s redistricting is largely much ado about nothing. That hasn’t stopped progressives from celebrating, but it’s time to throw cold water on their hopes. Some...
by John Wynne | Apr 20, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, NCGOP |
Why do North Carolina Republicans want their state to be a key player in the early contests? The answer is simple: it’s because they see an early primary as a real opportunity for the eventual Republican candidate to get a head start in what will probably be a...
by John Wynne | Apr 16, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Features, US House |
Renee Ellmers’ chances of winning her primary in NC-02 just shot way up. Even though many conservatives are angered over her handling of the partial-birth abortion bill several months ago, division in their ranks could send Ellmers back to Washington, even with...
by John Wynne | Apr 15, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, US Senate |
It’s time to cross Janet Cowell off the Democratic Senate candidates list. Yesterday she sent an e-mail to supporters saying she was running for a third term as State Treasurer, taking a U.S. Senate run off the table. Cowell’s announcement is no surprise...
by John Wynne | Apr 14, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics |
PPP’s latest poll shows that North Carolina should see a close race for president in 2016, but Hillary Clinton is looking a bit weaker than she did last month. The reason why should be obvious: the e-mail scandal which has caused many voters to remember why they...