by James Kotecki | Jun 29, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Campaigns, Economy, Health Care, NC Politics, PODCAST, Politics, The North Carolinian
You may think you know nothing about North Carolina’s treasurer, but if you live in the state, it’s a job that almost certainly affects your life. Dan Blue III is the Democratic candidate for the office. He’s also the son of previous podcast guest Dan Blue, Jr., the...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 28, 2016 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
Pat McCrory and the Republicans in the legislature are fighting hard to protect the gains they’ve made for North Carolina’s wealthiest citizens and ensure that the burden of any needed revenue is squarely on the backs of the middle class. The state House and Senate...
by John Wynne | Jun 27, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics
State Auditor Race: Beth Wood (D, inc.) vs. Chuck Stuber (R) And now we come to our last Council of State race to analyze. It’s the race for State Auditor, featuring a matchup between incumbent Beth Wood and Republican challenger Chuck Stuber. Beth Wood was...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 27, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
There’s a lot of debate over whether North Carolina is trending red or trending blue. The state’s not been consistent enough to draw any definitive conclusions. In 2008 and 2010, North Carolina behaved like most of the rest of the nation. Democrats won big in 2008 and...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jun 23, 2016 | Economy, NCGA, Tax Reform |
NC Spin recently tweeted a video called “What are your suggestions for further tax reform?” The question was posed to John Locke Foundation scholar Becki Gray, but I’ve decided to be shamelessly presumptuous and provide my own answer. Focused on other issues,...
by John Wynne | Jun 22, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Education, Features, NC Politics |
Superintendent of Public Instruction race: June Atkinson (D, inc.) vs. Mark Johnson (R) Mark Johnson, Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, says that he wants to make North Carolina public schools “remarkable.” The implication is...
