Rare GOP Pick-up Opportunity in SD-25

by John Wynne | Aug 7, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NC Senate Races | 5 comments

Senate District 25 – Sen. Gene McLaurin (D) vs. Tom McInnis (R) Senate District 25 is a rural district located in the southern Piedmont, bordering South Carolina. Shape-wise, this district isn’t too bad, but make no mistake, it’s drawn to favor...

Romney Back on the Campaign Trail for Tillis

by John Wynne | Aug 6, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate | 8 comments

Mitt Romney’s coming down here in two weeks to campaign for Thom Tillis. The man most Americans believe should have been President, and could still be President if he wants to. (Maybe third time’s the charm?) Mitt endorsed Tillis back in April, just a...

Hubris

by Thomas Mills | Aug 5, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Editor's Blog, Education, NC Politics | 5 comments

This year, the legislative session was all about softening the GOP tone in preparation for the 2014 Midterms. The centerpiece of legislation was a teacher pay raise that was supposed to mollify voters’ anger over the 2013 assault on public education. By that measure,...

Cumberland’s Meredith Vulnerable, But Has Campaign Cash Advantage

by John Wynne | Aug 4, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Democrats, Features, NC Politics, NC Senate Races, NCGA, NCGOP | 1 comment

Senate District 19 – Sen. Wesley Meredith (R) vs. Former Rep. Billy Richardson (D) Senate District 19 comprises part of Cumberland County. The district has a quite interesting shape, drawn for the benefit of the current occupant of that seat, Republican Wesley...

Environmental Issues Take Priority in Competitive SD-18 Contest

by John Wynne | Jul 30, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Senate Races, NCGA | 1 comment

Senate District 18: Sen. Chad Barefoot (R) vs. Sarah Crawford (D) The newest iteration of the 18th Senate district comprises all of Franklin County and some of the most rural sections of Wake County, including the towns of Knightdale, Zebulon, Wendell, Wake Forest,...

A good ad, but a missed opportunity

by Thomas Mills | Jul 30, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Ads, Editor's Blog, US Senate | 2 comments

As a consultant, I know how frustrating armchair quarterbacks can be. As a blogger, I love to armchair quarterback. And Kay Hagan has a new ad out, so here goes.  Hagan’s new spot highlights her credentials as the most moderate Senator. The ad has Hagan to the camera...