by Thomas Mills | Nov 16, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog |
In the midterm elections, Democrats in North Carolina had their best showing since 2008. They won enough legislative seats to overturn veto-proof majorities in both chambers. They won every statewide judicial race on the ballot including the one giving them a 5-2...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 13, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
One of the biggest winners in the midterm elections in North Carolina wasn’t even on the ballot. Governor Roy Cooper, with more than a little help, built the political machine that put Democrats in a position to sustain his veto and prepare them for the Battle Royale...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 12, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
Twitter is alive with a debate about whether or not 2018 constituted a wave election. I came down of the side of it not being a wave. I interpret a wave election as one that washes people into office, electing people in what were generally considered non-competitive...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 8, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog |
In mid-September, a leaked report from the Republican National Committee showed dampened enthusiasm among the GOP base heading into the midterms. Complacency and a sense of invulnerability left GOP voters unconcerned about the midterms, leaving GOP strategist very...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 7, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog |
Last night showed the epic political battle we’ll be facing in the future both in North Carolina and across the country. The blue wave never materialized but a blue tide did roll in. When the votes are all counted, Democrats will likely picked up more than 35...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 6, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog, Politics |
Dear Republicans, If you’re not already thoroughly ashamed of your party, I’m here to shame you. Your party’s closing argument of the midterm election is a disgrace, grounded in racism and xenophobia and your candidates are buying it up and down the ballot. State...
