by Kirk Kovach | Nov 21, 2019 | 2020 election, 2020 elections, NC Politics, NCGov, Politics, The Kovach Corner
In the past few weeks, Democrats have seen a number of positive outcomes in elections where a typical Republican ought to run away with it. Louisiana, Mississippi and Kentucky each held their gubernatorial contests this year, and all three are states where Donald...
by John Wynne | Jul 3, 2017 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NCGov, Politics |
Roy Cooper is not an ideologue. But he is a loyal, partisan Democrat – always has been. And today’s hyperpartisan political environment suits him like a glove. Gone are the days where politicians seek out compromise to win crossover appeal and broad...
by Thomas Mills | Jan 5, 2017 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
What a difference a governor makes! Just a week or so ago, people were asking, “With veto proof majorities in the legislature, what can Roy Cooper do?” Well, yesterday he told us. He can try to expand Medicaid. He can call out Republicans who won’t repeal HB2. He can...
by Alexander H. Jones | Dec 13, 2016 | 2016 Elections, NC Politics, NCGov |
He could have gone out on top. Despite a term marked by turmoil and graft, Pat McCrory had set the stage for a dignified exit. The governor had managed a hurricane, boosted his approval ratings, and avoided a humiliating blowout loss. An opportunity for redemption...
by John Wynne | Nov 29, 2016 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGov |
This map, comparing Pat McCrory’s performance with that of Donald Trump in North Carolina, tells you all you need to know about why Roy Cooper could be the next governor. It’s simple: Blue Dog Democrats out west came out for Trump, and then they voted for...
by Alexander H. Jones | Nov 17, 2016 | Environment, NC Politics, NCGov, North Carolina |
Barring a coup d’etat, Roy Cooper has ejected Pat McCrory from the governor’s mansion. McCrory can spend the rest of his working life as a Duke Energy lobbyist. Which brings us to the topic of this post. One of Cooper’s top tasks will be to reverse his predecessor’s...
