by Thomas Mills | Apr 18, 2016 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
The irony of Republicans complaining about unfair treatment by corporate American and the national media is just too rich. The people who just passed a law allowing discrimination against a segment of our population is whining that they’re victims of discrimination....
by Thomas Mills | Apr 15, 2016 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
One thing I learned early in politics is that attacks on opponents must be credible and based in truth, even if they’re exaggerated. It’s why over the top accusations fall flat. They might fire up the people who already agree with you, but they do little to persuade...
by John Wynne | Apr 14, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, LGBT Rights, NC Politics |
There’s an irony in the fallout over HB 2. The part of the law that has received the most attention and has sparked the most controversy, leading to mass boycotts, is also its most popular provision. Polls show that North Carolinians overwhelmingly support the...
by John Wynne | Apr 14, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, NCGov |
The North Carolina governor’s race is the cycle’s marquee race for the Tar Heel State and the most competitive gubernatorial contest in the nation this year. It is also a battle for the heart and soul of North Carolina. The great Jesse Helms/Jim Hunt...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 13, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, LGBT Rights |
Pat McCrory was a little late on the draw with his Executive Order. Had he vetoed HB2 and issued the order, he probably could have looked like the leader he would like to be. Instead, the political rhetoric is far too heated and the battle lines are too established...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 12, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
The rancor over House Bill 2 is no longer about bathrooms or anti-discrimination ordinances or minimum wages. It’s now all about politics. Dueling protests fire up the bases of both parties. Yesterday, 700 people showed up at the Capitol to cheer on Pat McCrory, Dan...
