by John Wynne | Aug 13, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, US Senate |
A couple weeks ago, Democrats were having difficulty landing just one candidate to go up against Richard Burr. Now, they might have multiple. No one’s officially declared yet, but several folks have made it clear they’re leaning toward running....
by Thomas Mills | Aug 13, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
In full disclosure, I’m working with Holly Jones on her campaign for Lieutenant Governor, but the thoughts here are mine and mine alone. I’ve also known Holly my whole life. We grew up in Wadesboro together, both went to UNC-CH and have both been involved in...
by John Wynne | Aug 12, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Democrats, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate |
After months of almost no activity, the North Carolina Senate race is finally starting to see some movement. Over the past two weeks, a number of Democrats have expressed interest in running against incumbent Republican senator Richard Burr – two of them coming...
by Holly Jones | Aug 12, 2015 | 2016 Elections |
I’m running for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina because we can’t take too much more of what the Republicans in Raleigh are doing to our state. I’ve spent fourteen years in local government–seven as an Asheville City Councillor and seven on the Buncombe...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 10, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog |
A PPP poll came out last week that should give Democrats a boost and hope. Senator Trudy Wade has an approval rating that’s way underwater. Only 30% approve of the job she’s doing while 54% disapprove. Wade pushed through a bill that redistricted Greensboro against...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 7, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, US Senate |
Former Congressman and quarterback Heath Shuler emerged as a potential US Senate candidate to challenge Richard Burr yesterday. Shuler represented the 11th Congressional District in western North Carolina until GOP gerrymandering made the district virtually impossible...
