Investigations without end, Amen.

Investigations without end, Amen.

Republicans are furious that Hunter Biden got a plea deal that will keep him out of prison. What really makes them furious, though, is that the plea deal will probably put the matter to bed for most Americans. They wanted hearings and allegations to drag out till next...
It’s not the sex…

It’s not the sex…

You know, I thought North Carolina got rid of its alienation of affection law. I guess not since a former Apex city council member is suing state House Speaker Tim Moore for breaking up his marriage. And, man, is it salacious.  While the details are juicy, the...
Creating the Hillary excuse

Creating the Hillary excuse

I saw a tweet recently by a Republican operative who generally has been anti-Trump, but pro-GOP. He asked, “Which crime family am I going to vote for? Trump or Biden?” He acknowledged two things: Trump is going to be the Republican nominee and the GOP is going to run...
Gridlocking elections

Gridlocking elections

The North Carolina legislature’s latest attempt to strip power away from the governor reflects their understanding of the political future. As North Carolina grows and diversifies, the Republicans controlling the General Assembly can gerrymander districts to keep...
Rachel hunt tells the truth on the GOP

Rachel hunt tells the truth on the GOP

I’ve known Rachel Hunt since we were in college together back in the 1980s. For years, when I would run into her father, former Governor Jim Hunt, I’d ask, “When is Rachel going to run for something?” He would always say something like, “Be patient. She’s got a family...
A morally rudderless party

A morally rudderless party

Man, is Donald Trump having a tough time with the legal system. First, he was indicted by the Manhattan District Attorney for paying off a porn star. Next, a jury found him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. Then, yesterday, he was...