by Thomas Mills | Mar 8, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
I’ll admit that I have a bias toward really smart candidates who have solid values. A lot of times, I’ll put those qualities ahead of a laundry list of qualifications. Smart, thinking people can figure out how to get things done and tend to surround themselves with...
by Walt de Vries | Mar 7, 2016 | 2016 Elections, National Politics, Predictions, Presidential race |
Ready for a “probability—not conspiracy” theory? It’s a father-like-son story about George Romney and son, Mitt. You see, in 1967-68 when George was Governor of Michigan, he wanted to become President of the United States and for a while his chances against Richard...
by John Wynne | Mar 7, 2016 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, Presidential race |
Ted Cruz had a very good weekend. With the collapse of the Rubio campaign, the Texas senator is in a strong position to win a large share of the anti-Trump vote. That could put him in striking distance of winning North Carolina. Notably, there have been no recent...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 7, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
In full disclosure, I not only work for Holly Jones, I strongly encouraged her to run for lieutenant governor when she told me she was considering it. I’ve known her almost all my life and I’ve watched her career and accomplishments. I know that if North Carolina is...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 4, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, US Senate |
When running for US Senate in a swing state the size of North Carolina, especially against an incumbent, there’s an entrance fee. It may not be fair and it may signal problems with the current political system, but it’s a reality. The only candidate who paid it is...
by Alexander H. Jones | Mar 3, 2016 | 2016 Elections, National Politics, Predictions, Presidential race |
Caught in the drama of winner-take-all states, North Carolina’s Republican primary has been relatively under-examined. But the fact that the race has been overlooked doesn’t mean it is unimportant. The ninth-largest state has a wealth of delegates to offer. For what...
