by Thomas Mills | Aug 28, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, National Politics |
When asked recently about what they thought about Donald Trump, focus group participants saw him as a leader who “kicks ass and takes names.” They like that he has been successful and that he’s not owned by any special interests. They don’t care that he’s changed...
by John Wynne | Aug 25, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics |
The state GOP parties of Virginia and North Carolina think they’ve found a way around this whole Trump problem. The scheme is pretty simple: require candidates seeking ballot access for the presidential primary to pledge to support the eventual nominee of the...
by John Wynne | Aug 24, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGOP |
Chalk up another point for Jeb Bush in the endorsement game: Rep. Patrick McHenry of the 10th congressional district is supporting the former Florida governor for President. McHenry’s affiliation with the Bushes goes back a long way. Back in 2000, he was hired...
by John Wynne | Aug 19, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics |
The latest poll from Public Policy Polling on their home state of North Carolina is great news for Donald Trump. Not only has his lead grown from the last poll, he’s now ahead of Hillary Clinton in general election match-ups. The Republican primary: Trump...
by John Wynne | Aug 18, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC House Races, NC Politics |
One of the districts I overlooked when I wrote my piece on the 10 House Districts Most Likely to Switch was HD-46, currently held by Rep. Ken Waddell. The 46th district takes in all of Columbus and parts of Robeson and Bladen counties and it can be best described as a...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 14, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, US Senate |
The Democrats interested in the Senate race are surfacing. The Heath Shuler trial balloon went up last week. State Representative Duane Hall announced before that. The Deborah Ross and Chris Rey balloons went up this week. And there’s plenty of time for more people to...
