by Thomas Mills | Mar 22, 2016 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NC-08 |
I’m still running for Congress in North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District. I announced my candidacy three months ago when the district looked different because I couldn’t find anybody else to run. Now, I’m staying in the race because I have something to say and...
by Walt de Vries | Mar 22, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Campaigns, NC Politics, NCGov, Politics, Presidential race |
Three hours after John Davis released his optimistic column on Governor McCrory’s re-election chances, based mostly on the successful passage of the $2 billion bond issue on March 15, I wrote John to let him know that I agreed that he had made a powerful argument in...
by John Wynne | Mar 21, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, US House |
It seems that no matter how the district is drawn, North Carolina’s Second Congressional District is bound to attract an interesting contest. This morning, the Tea Party’s Greg Brannon filed to run in the redrawn 2nd, which already featured an...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 21, 2016 | Editor's Blog, National Politics, NC Politics |
The 2016 election cycle is shaping up to be a rough one for the GOP, especially in North Carolina. In all likelihood, the Republicans will nominate an unelectable candidate for president, and here in the Old North State, they’re blowing up their state party. After...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 18, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
After the Connect NC bond passed by a large margin Tuesday night, conservative analyst John Davis wrote that its success gave Pat McCrory the advantage heading into the General Election. John is usually is on the mark. This time, though, he’s grasping at straws. Davis...
by John Wynne | Mar 17, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, Presidential race, US House |
The Donald has drawn another congressional endorsement, this time from North Carolina’s own Rep. Renee Ellmers. Say what? Yes, the Renee Ellmers who sparred with Laura Ingraham over immigration and who is close to the House leadership, is now endorsing Donald...