by Thomas Mills | Sep 9, 2019 | Editor's Blog
North Carolina’s special election tomorrow determines the final Congressional contest of 2019. One thing is certain: The next Congressman from the 9th District will hail from Charlotte. Both Republican Dan Bishop and Democrat Dan McCready live in Mecklenburg County...
by Thomas Mills | Sep 4, 2019 | 2020 elections
Full disclosure: I’m working with Keith Sutton and his campaign. I’ve known Keith since we worked together on Congresswoman Eva Clayton’s campaign in 1998. He’s been a dedicated public servant with a keen understanding of our public schools and a strong advocate for...
by Thomas Mills | Sep 4, 2019 | Editor's Blog, North Carolina, Redistricting
A three-judge panel of state judges ordered the legislature to redraw the state’s legislative districts from scratch because they violate the state’s constitution in multiple ways. It’s another explicit and comprehensive rebuke of the practice of rigging districts for...
by Thomas Mills | Sep 3, 2019 | Editor's Blog
Dan Bishop may be the GOP’s canary in the coal mine. He’s running in a special election against Democrat Dan McCready in a race that he should win. Donald Trump won the 9th Congressional District by 12 points. Bishop has wrapped himself around the president and has...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 27, 2019 | Editor's Blog
The Ku Klux Klan came to Hillsborough on Saturday. They were a pathetic looking crew wearing their robes and waving flags. They made a point of showing their political allegiance with a banner that prominently read, “Make America Great Again.” That group of the...
