In NC-09, the GOP’s continued assault on democracy

In NC-09, the GOP’s continued assault on democracy

Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed Democrats for the election fraud that led to a new Congressional Election in NC-09. Mark Harris, after announcing he will not run in the special election, endorsed a man who told the Charlotte Observer, “I’m...
Holmes brings a needed perspective

Holmes brings a needed perspective

Last week, the riveting and explosive testimony at the State Board of Elections hearing on NC-09 sucked the wind out of all other political news. It threatened to do so again when former failed governor Pat McCrory started talking about the new election in the...
In NC-09, the GOP’s continued assault on democracy

Despite everything, the system held

Yesterday brought the stunning conclusion to the election fraud case in NC-09. After a morning of making false statements, Mark Harris took the stand, said that he was not physically or mentally up to testifying, had made misstatements and believed that a new election...
A Perry Mason moment at the SBOE

A Perry Mason moment at the SBOE

Yesterday saw stunning developments in the State Board of Elections hearing in NC-09. The day played out like a Greek tragedy with a son exposing the sins of a supposedly pious father. In an apparently surprise move, Mark Harris’ son, John, took the stand. Neither...