by Thomas Mills | Jul 30, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov, Politics, Women's Rights |
Yesterday, Pat McCrory signed into law the anti-abortion law that he pledged not to sign when he was a candidate. Yesterday, WRAL joined the News & Observer, The Charlotte Observer and several other news outlets in calling it what it was–a broken...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 28, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
Like everything else about Kieran Shanahan’s foray back into public service, his leaving it stinks. Not that he left. But the sorry excuse for leaving and the governor’s denial that anything was amiss. Shananhan’s resignation came on the same day that his chief...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 25, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
Need more proof that Pat McCrory can’t get no respect? Witness his visit to the legislature yesterday. Supposedly, he went over to rally support to lift the moratorium on fracking. Unfortunately, nobody wanted to meet with him. According to an article by Travis Fain,...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 24, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
The political stench coming from our own state has overwhelmed the one coming from the Commonwealth to our north. However, we should pay attention. There’s a cautionary tale playing out up there. A few short months ago, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell was finishing up...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 18, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGOP, NCGov, US Senate |
Right after Pat McCrory got elected, he like to say that government was going to treat citizens like customers. Now, we see what kind of business he’s running, or at least helping run. It’s one that treats it’s employees like crap and only serves “customers” who can...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 16, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, NCGov, Tax Reform
Well, Pat McCrory lied again. This time it’s the tax bill. McCrory said that he would insist any tax reform be revenue-neutral and this one cuts revenue extensively over the next few years. McCrory and company are calling it “tax reform” which really makes him a liar...
