by Matt Phillippi | Jun 20, 2013 | Features, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, Politics |
One of the hardest parts about working in politics is the polarization. Since the vast majority of operatives work solely for one side it becomes very easy to stereotype the entire opposing party. We forget that the vast majority of people on either side are simply...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 20, 2013 | Editor's Blog, Environment, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP
In political campaigns, a good “hit” is an issue that is easily defined, clearly understood and quite obviously opposed to the best interest of the voters. It’s even better if it’s hard for the intended target to defend or explain. The Republicans have offered up so...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jun 19, 2013 | Issues, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, US Senate, Voting Rights
In their determination not to look like total nuts, a few Republicans have slightly watered down their party’s agenda. The most prominent of them, of course, is shameless careerist Thom Tillis. Now, WRAL reports Sen. Neal Hunt is in on the game with a plan to have the...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jun 18, 2013 | Civil Rights, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP
One of the American people’s greatest shortcomings is their goldfish memory for history. Intensely present-minded, they make the same mistakes time and again, believing always that they are blazing new trails. North Carolina Republicans are no different. On issues of...
by Matt Phillippi | Jun 14, 2013 | Features, Gun Control, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP
Today is the 6-month anniversary of the Newtown Massacre. In the wake of all of the recent gun violence, the North Carolina General Assembly has decided to take bold action. Unfortunately the action they’ve decided to take is entirely in the wrong direction. ...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jun 11, 2013 | NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, NCGov
To progressive eyes, the first few months of this session looked like a natural disaster. Catastrophe after catastrophe rolled down from the government, scary and utterly beyond our control. Dread and hopelessness seemed like the appropriate emotional response. Just...
