by Thomas Mills | Jan 27, 2017 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
The 2016 election data is in and it’s pretty ugly for North Carolina Democrats. According to data released by Democracy North Carolina yesterday, their turnout in November was down 1.4% from 2012 while Republican turnout was up 2.5%. That’s what they call an...
by Alexander H. Jones | Dec 13, 2016 | 2016 Elections, NC Politics, NCGov |
He could have gone out on top. Despite a term marked by turmoil and graft, Pat McCrory had set the stage for a dignified exit. The governor had managed a hurricane, boosted his approval ratings, and avoided a humiliating blowout loss. An opportunity for redemption...
by John Wynne | Nov 21, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NC Senate Races |
The happiest man on Election Night, at least here in North Carolina, was Senate pro tem Phil Berger. Why? Not only did his son win a coveted seat on the Court of Appeals, Senate Republicans actually managed to gain a seat, against all odds, in a district drawn to...
by Michael Cooper | Nov 8, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Campaigns, Features, National Politics
12:59 – Roy Came out and declared victory. We’re headed to a recount. He’s in the stronger position. Roy has long been the top vote getter of North Carolina Democrats. He came though again. We think. Outside of the that it’s been a sad and...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 8, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, Politics |
Every election cycle we hear candidates and partisans call it the “most important election of our lifetime.” Until now, that was hyperbole. This year is truly the most important election of my life, and not because I’m on the ballot. The choices are stark and clear...
by Michael Cooper | Nov 7, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Campaigns, Features, NC Politics
Hillary Clinton is about to close her campaign on the campus of N.C. State. If she loses Ohio, but wins the presidency through North Carolina, you can expect us to be a swing-state for years to come. We’ll know Tuesday night just how much the demographics have...
