by Thomas Mills | May 30, 2017 | Congressional Races, Editor's Blog, National Politics, Politics |
It’s easy to argue that, strategically, the DCCC was probably right not play in either the Montana or Kansas special elections. While those races were closer than expected, no amount of input from the campaign organization would have changed the outcome. Still, they...
by Thomas Mills | May 26, 2017 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, Poll Analysis, Polling |
This week, I gave the polling presentation for Civitas, the conservative advocacy organization. The poll should be a stark warning for Republicans. It’s not time for them to hit the panic button yet, but if the trends continue, they’re in deep trouble. The most...
by Thomas Mills | May 25, 2017 | Editor's Blog |
Across North Carolina, Democratic candidates are clambering to get into the fray. Even though the election is still almost 18 months away, Democrats have announced their intentions to run in at least five Republican-held Congressional districts. Mark Meadows (NC-11),...
by Thomas Mills | May 24, 2017 | Editor's Blog |
I’ve reached an age where I’m watching the generation of people who shaped me disappear. Through their examples, they gave me my values and my love of small towns and rural areas. They also built the North Carolina where I grew up. As they leave, they take...
by Thomas Mills | May 23, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Redistricting, Voting Rights |
North Carolina lost its redistricting case—again. It happens several times a decade and doesn’t matter whether it’s Republicans or Democrats drawing the lines. According to Supreme Court Justice Elana Kagan, the 12th Congressional District made its fifth appearance...
