by Thomas Mills | Oct 17, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics, US Senate
Dr. Michael Bitzer has been providing outstanding analysis of North Carolina’s mail-in absentee ballots. The results give the best hint at each campaign’s ground organization. If the race remains as close as it is today, those field operations might determine the...
by Michael Bitzer | Oct 16, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Bitzer, Features
Originally posted at Dr. Michael Bitzer’s blog, Old North State Politics. Dr. Bitzer is a professor of politics and history at Catawba College. He’s a frequent analyst and commentator on news and public affairs programs because of understanding and knowledge of...
by John Wynne | Oct 16, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, Polling |
When Chief Justice Sarah Parker was forced to step down due to reaching the mandatory age of retirement at 72, that set off a chain reaction with big implications for the NC judiciary. Associate Justice Mark Martin was appointed by Governor McCrory to take her seat....
by Thomas Mills | Oct 16, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Editor's Blog, US Senate |
We’re now in the final three weeks of the election. It’s time to take a brief look at the state of the US Senate race in North Carolina. Kay Hagan has held a small but sustainable lead since mid-August. Last week, though, movement shifted toward Thom Tillis. A couple...
by John Wynne | Oct 15, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC House Races, NC Politics |
House District 63: Rep. Steve Ross (R) vs. Ian Baltutis (D) The state’s 63rd House District takes in most of western Alamance County and a part of Burlington. It is drawn to elect a Republican legislator, though in just the right circumstances a Democrat can eke...
by Michael Bitzer | Oct 15, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Bitzer, Features |
Originally posted at Dr. Michael Bitzer’s blog, Old North State Politics. Dr. Bitzer is a professor of politics and history at Catawba College. He’s a frequent analyst and commentator on news and public affairs programs because of understanding and knowledge of...
