by Alexander H. Jones | Apr 12, 2013 | NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP |
The most evocative buzzword making the rounds in Raleigh is “laughingstock,” but the more consequential term may be “power grab.” Knowing that the gerrymandered electoral map makes the General Assembly their most secure stronghold, Republicans...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 12, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, Voting Rights
Today, I need to thank Gary Pearce for his kind words about this new venture, PoliticsNC. Talking About Politics, the blog Gary writes with Republican consultant Carter Wrenn, provided the inspiration and motivation to get this project up and moving. Thanks, Gary....
by Thomas Mills | Apr 11, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP
One plot line unfolding in Raleigh right now is some combination of the ol’ bait-and-switch and the country bumpkin in the big city. The bumpkins are the rural legislators, many in their first or second terms, and they are getting scammed by the city slickers in the...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 10, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, Religion
“Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 7, 2013 | Editor's Blog, Gay Marriage, Immigration, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, Religion, Voting Rights |
Last week was a bad press week for the Republican legislature in North Carolina. They made the state a national laughingstock when two legislators introduced a bill, supported by Republican Majority Leader Edgar Starnes, that claimed North Carolina was exempt from the...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 5, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, Voting Rights
It’s impressive that Republicans can talk about their voter suppression bills with a straight face. With the Voter ID bill, Speaker Thom Tillis says they are restoring confidence in elections, though there is no evidence voters have lost confidence. Majority Leader...
