by John Wynne | Jan 26, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, NCGov, US Senate |
The moment of truth! The moment of truth is upon us. Will Donald Trump actually win the first nominating caucus in Iowa, or are his poll numbers just a mirage? Is it possible that a late attack from the establishment will raise enough doubts about the businessman to...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jan 7, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Campaigns, NC Politics, NCGOP, NCGov |
“The governor believes the bill is unnecessary.” That seemingly anodyne sentence is Robert Brawley’s best hope at the nomination. However wildly remote, it’s possible to imagine a scenario where Brawley could unite the many conservatives who believe, emphatically,...
by John Wynne | Dec 23, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGov |
Governor Pat McCrory got some rare buzz over the past few hours as a potential vice presidential pick – for Donald Trump, specifically. It’s rare to hear veep speculation about the governor because McCrory is locked in a tight reelection battle with Roy...
by John Wynne | Dec 10, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGov, Polling |
For Governor McCrory yesterday, it was a mixed bag. On one hand he got a poll from Public Policy Polling showing him with a 2-point lead over Roy Cooper. That’s not much, but it’s better to be ahead than not. On the other hand, Cooper got the endorsement...
by Thomas Mills | Dec 7, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
It looks like Governor Pat McCrory got the keys to his twitter account this weekend and took it out for a spin. On Saturday afternoon, McCrory tweeted, “Press always wants to psychoanalyze & categorize me and put me in a box. I’m focused on solving problems &...
by Thomas Mills | Dec 3, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
Pat McCrory kicked off his re-election campaign yesterday with an attack on the News & Observer. He’s selling bumperstickers that read “I don’t believe the Raleigh News & Observer.” It looks like he will go into 2016 with two opponents, Roy Cooper, the likely...
