by John Wynne | Jan 27, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, US Senate |
Richard Burr’s Senate campaign strategy always consists of three elements. They are: 1. No controversy. Burr is not a “wacko bird” by any means. He’s seldom caught saying something stupid on camera. If he does make waves, it’s always...
by John Wynne | Jan 23, 2015 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Demographic Trends, Features, Moral Monday, NC House Races, NC Politics, NCGA, US Senate |
Buncombe County was one of the brightest spots for Democrats on Election Night, not just in North Carolina, but nationwide. In a year where few incumbent GOP legislators were defeated, Buncombe ousted both of its Republicans in the NC House delegation. In addition,...
by John Wynne | Jan 22, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Civil Rights, Democrats, Features, Social Issues |
Patsy Keever, running for chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, kind of stepped in it the other day. The candidates were at a forum, all giving speeches and doing their thing. One of the candidates, Janice Covington Allison, is transgender. Now, one of those...
by John Wynne | Jan 21, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Democrats, Features, NC Politics |
UNC President, that is. The man himself gave an interview last night with TWC’s Tim Boyum. When asked if he had any plans to assume the helm of the UNC presidency, Pope said no, but would never “flat rule out an opportunity to serve the public.”...
by John Wynne | Jan 20, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Democrats, Features, National Politics, US House |
Clay Aiken gave a lengthy interview about his congressional campaign, which he noted was his “first.” The implication is that in a subsequent campaign, Aiken would do better. Maybe he’ll run again, lose, and run again after that, a la Mitt Romney....
by John Wynne | Jan 15, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features |
Forget U.S. Senate. Some think Foxx would be a strong contender for Vice President. (No, not that Foxx. Liberals everywhere breathe a sigh of relief.) The thinking goes like this: Hillary Clinton is going to be the Democratic nominee. Period. To win, Clinton is going...
