by John Wynne | Jan 29, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Demographic Trends, Features, National Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, US House |
Barring some kind of cataclysm that results in a severe reduction in the state’s population, North Carolina is on track to get another congressional district following the 2020 census. We fell just short of getting a 14th district following the 2010 census, ten...
by John Wynne | Jan 28, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Features, NCGOP, US House |
The number that is Renee Ellmers’ favorite is also the number that keeps insurgent conservatives up at night. That number is 40. Ellmers will surely receive a primary challenge this cycle, and it will be a candidate of higher caliber than Frank Roche, whose...
by John Wynne | Jan 27, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, US Senate |
Richard Burr’s Senate campaign strategy always consists of three elements. They are: 1. No controversy. Burr is not a “wacko bird” by any means. He’s seldom caught saying something stupid on camera. If he does make waves, it’s always...
by Thomas Mills | Jan 26, 2015 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP |
The UNC Board of Governors made a mess of firing UNC President Tom Ross. Clearly, it was amateur hour. Board Chair John Fennebresque met with the press without any answers to the most obvious questions. He couldn’t give any reason that the Board dismissed Ross. Then,...
by John Wynne | Jan 23, 2015 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Demographic Trends, Features, Moral Monday, NC House Races, NC Politics, NCGA, US Senate |
Buncombe County was one of the brightest spots for Democrats on Election Night, not just in North Carolina, but nationwide. In a year where few incumbent GOP legislators were defeated, Buncombe ousted both of its Republicans in the NC House delegation. In addition,...
by Thomas Mills | Jan 23, 2015 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
Ok. I’m a bit offended. Civitas didn’t mention me as part of the vast left wing conspiracy. I mean, I’ve beaten up on the legislature, the governor, Art Pope and, yes, even Civitas as well as anybody. How could I have not made the list? I’m mean, hell, even AARP is...
