by John Wynne | May 4, 2016 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NCGov, Polling |
We’ve had so many polls on the gubernatorial race lately that it’s hard to stay on top of them all. So I’ve compiled all the surveys from April, right here: SurveyUSA – Cooper +4 Elon – Cooper +6 PPP – Cooper +1 Civitas –...
by Thomas Mills | May 4, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
Last night, Donald Trump became the Republican nominee for president. He’s won only 40% of the votes cast in the GOP primaries. About 65% of the country views him unfavorably. In presidential years, the top of the ticket almost always sets the pace of the election. In...
by John Wynne | May 2, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, US House |
Here’s some vice presidential speculation for you: Rep. Renee Ellmers as the running mate for Donald Trump. Need convincing? Donald Trump’s unfavorables with women are through the roof. He needs a female running mate to bring them down a little. Very few...
by John Wynne | Apr 29, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics
North Carolina Secretary of State: Elaine Marshall (D, incumbent) vs. Michael LaPaglia (R) Secretary of State Elaine Marshall is as near an institution as there can be in the world of North Carolina politics. And that’s the central problem confronting her...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 29, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate |
I really don’t understand Republicans’ Congressional strategy. The whole country is mad at Congress for being ineffective and incompetent and they still won’t do their jobs. Instead, of announcing he’s doing something, Richard Burr yesterday told us he’s not going to...
by Alexander H. Jones | Apr 27, 2016 | Campaigns, NC Politics, Politics, US Senate |
A few days ago Thomas observed, “I still work with people who first got into politics because Jim Neal ran for Senate.” I happen to be one of them. The Jim Neal campaign was a pivotal event, both in our state’s politics and in my own life. If you will allow me the...
