by John Wynne | Apr 25, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics |
Lieutenant Governor’s Race: Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest (R) vs. Former State Personnel Director Linda Coleman (D) If there’s any race that will be determined almost completely by turnout, this one is it: the lieutenant governor’s race, which is a...
by John Wynne | Apr 20, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NCGov, Poll Analysis |
The Elon Poll regularly takes a look at the North Carolina political scene. Their latest survey, released yesterday, is great news for Democrats. In particular, it’s great news for Roy Cooper, who has a 6-point lead on Governor Pat McCrory. But before going any...
by John Wynne | Apr 18, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate |
U.S. Senate Race – U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R) vs. Former State Rep. Deborah Ross (D) North Carolina has a history of rejecting incumbent senators in favor of challengers, but Richard Burr seems to be an exception to the rule. In 2010, he won a second term in the...
by John Wynne | Apr 14, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, LGBT Rights, NC Politics |
There’s an irony in the fallout over HB 2. The part of the law that has received the most attention and has sparked the most controversy, leading to mass boycotts, is also its most popular provision. Polls show that North Carolinians overwhelmingly support the...
by John Wynne | Apr 14, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGov |
The North Carolina governor’s race is the cycle’s marquee race for the Tar Heel State and the most competitive gubernatorial contest in the nation this year. It is also a battle for the heart and soul of North Carolina. The great Jesse Helms/Jim Hunt...
by John Wynne | Apr 6, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, LGBT Rights, NC Politics, Social Issues |
In case you haven’t heard, PayPal has reversed its decision to expand in North Carolina out of protest in the wake of the passage of HB 2. Because of that, Charlotte is going to miss out on 400 jobs, even though it was their City Council that passed the...