I’m Ted Budd and I approve this lie

I’m Ted Budd and I approve this lie

by | Oct 18, 2022 | Editor's Blog | 3 comments

When Ted Budd said, “I’m Ted Budd and I approve this message” before his latest attack on Cheri Beasley, he admitted that he’s a liar. There’s virtually nothing true in the ad. I guess that’s not surprising coming from a guy who also spread the Big Lie after the 2020...
Down the stretch, A more normal midterm

Down the stretch, A more normal midterm

by | Oct 14, 2022 | Editor's Blog | 3 comments

Today, I’ve got a lot of thoughts. If you’re a Democrat or progressive, they aren’t encouraging. Some stem from news stories over the past week and others from a poll that I stumbled upon on Wednesday.  Overall, I think the political environment in general has taken a...
The gig is up

The gig is up

by | Oct 11, 2022 | Editor's Blog | 3 comments

Last week, Kevin Williamson, an anti-Trump conservative, blasted the GOP for only running against Democrats. As he said, “I have not heard a case for Republicans worth repeating in years—only a case against Democrats.” Then he added, “Democrats, for their part, are in...
Countering the red wave

Countering the red wave

by | Oct 7, 2022 | Editor's Blog | 3 comments

Yesterday, prominent North Carolina Republican political consultant Paul Shumaker released a memorandum to “Interested Parties” with the subject line “The 2022 Red Wave.” It’s the latest missive from the GOP strategist pushing the narrative that Republicans are on the...