by Thomas Mills | Jan 22, 2015 | Democrats, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
In 1990, when Art Pope set up the John Locke Foundation, North Carolina’s second Republican governor since Reconstruction was in the middle of his second term. In the state house, a group of rebellious Democrats had engineered a coup by forging an alliance with...
by John Wynne | Jan 21, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Democrats, Features, NC Politics |
UNC President, that is. The man himself gave an interview last night with TWC’s Tim Boyum. When asked if he had any plans to assume the helm of the UNC presidency, Pope said no, but would never “flat rule out an opportunity to serve the public.”...
by John Wynne | Jan 20, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Democrats, Features, National Politics, US House |
Clay Aiken gave a lengthy interview about his congressional campaign, which he noted was his “first.” The implication is that in a subsequent campaign, Aiken would do better. Maybe he’ll run again, lose, and run again after that, a la Mitt Romney....
by Thomas Mills | Jan 20, 2015 | Editor's Blog, NCGov |
(Note: Photo on the left is Phil McCrory’s twitter icon. For the record, I stand with the people, not the power.) Somebody needs to take away Pat and Phil McCrory’s shovel so they quit digging that hole any deeper. We haven’t seen such cunning and savvy since...
by Thomas Mills | Jan 16, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, US Senate |
Whenever a door closes, another opens. And today, the University of North Carolina’s loss could be the Democrats’ gain. They’ve been looking for a Senate candidate to take on Richard Burr and few people fit the bill as well as UNC President Tom Ross. He’s got the...
by Thomas Mills | Jan 16, 2015 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
We’re about to find out the truth about Art Pope’s ambition and power. For months, rumors have circulated around Raleigh that Pope wants to be president of the University of North Carolina. Now, according to news sources, current UNC President Tom Ross is being forced...
