by Thomas Mills | Aug 7, 2014 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGov |
Well, Art Pope has left the governor’s office. With him, goes Pat McCrory’s most seasoned political advisor. While it’s really no surprise that he’s gone, it has to be a blow to the politically struggling McCrory. When Pope was appointed, howls came from the left. The...
by John Wynne | Aug 6, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate |
Mitt Romney’s coming down here in two weeks to campaign for Thom Tillis. The man most Americans believe should have been President, and could still be President if he wants to. (Maybe third time’s the charm?) Mitt endorsed Tillis back in April, just a...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 6, 2014 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
In the wake of their contentious legislative session, I want to offer Republicans some free advice. First, stop blaming the Democrats. On issues from teacher salaries to coal ash GOP defenders repeatedly say, “The Democrats did it.” Preschool should have taught you...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 5, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Editor's Blog, Education, NC Politics |
This year, the legislative session was all about softening the GOP tone in preparation for the 2014 Midterms. The centerpiece of legislation was a teacher pay raise that was supposed to mollify voters’ anger over the 2013 assault on public education. By that measure,...
by John Wynne | Aug 4, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Democrats, Features, NC Politics, NC Senate Races, NCGA, NCGOP |
Senate District 19 – Sen. Wesley Meredith (R) vs. Former Rep. Billy Richardson (D) Senate District 19 comprises part of Cumberland County. The district has a quite interesting shape, drawn for the benefit of the current occupant of that seat, Republican Wesley...
by Alexander H. Jones | Aug 1, 2014 | Income Inequality, Medicaid, NC Politics |
Dear Senator Brown: I was glad to hear you lament that “the rich continue to get richer and the poor get poorer.” That’s why I am puzzled by your actions in the General Assembly, including with regard to H1224. I was hoping you could clear things up. Throughout the...
