by Thomas Mills | Nov 13, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
One of the biggest winners in the midterm elections in North Carolina wasn’t even on the ballot. Governor Roy Cooper, with more than a little help, built the political machine that put Democrats in a position to sustain his veto and prepare them for the Battle Royale...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 12, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
Twitter is alive with a debate about whether or not 2018 constituted a wave election. I came down of the side of it not being a wave. I interpret a wave election as one that washes people into office, electing people in what were generally considered non-competitive...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 8, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog |
In mid-September, a leaked report from the Republican National Committee showed dampened enthusiasm among the GOP base heading into the midterms. Complacency and a sense of invulnerability left GOP voters unconcerned about the midterms, leaving GOP strategist very...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 7, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog |
Last night showed the epic political battle we’ll be facing in the future both in North Carolina and across the country. The blue wave never materialized but a blue tide did roll in. When the votes are all counted, Democrats will likely picked up more than 35...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 6, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog, Politics |
Dear Republicans, If you’re not already thoroughly ashamed of your party, I’m here to shame you. Your party’s closing argument of the midterm election is a disgrace, grounded in racism and xenophobia and your candidates are buying it up and down the ballot. State...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 5, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
Democrats won the news cycle last week. Heading into the final weekend of the election, they have momentum and the electorate seems to the be breaking their way. Donald Trump’s message of fear and hate was over the top for too many Americans. He may have inspired a...
