by Michael Cooper | Jul 26, 2016 | Democrats, DNC 2016, Features, Politics |
Today I heard the story of a Bernie Sanders delegate from North Carolina, who when asked, did not know the name of North Carolina’s Democratic nominee for governor, and who when pressed, admitted she didn’t plan to vote for him or any Democrats in...
by Michael Cooper | Jul 26, 2016 | Democrats, DNC 2016, Features, Politics
I’ll never forget Bill Clinton’s speech to the Democratic National Convention. The one four years ago, in Charlotte. It’s the best speech I’ve ever seen in person. And hands down the best speech ever given by a former president. (Though...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 26, 2016 | Democrats, DNC 2016, Editor's Blog, Politics |
The first day of the Democratic National Convention started out as a mess. Wikileaks emails enraged already angry Sanders supporters. Debbie Wasserman-Schulz was being forced out and making her exit difficult. Pro-Sanders protesters were chanting “Lock her up” at a...
by Michael Cooper | Jul 26, 2016 | Democrats, DNC 2016, Features, Politics |
In hindsight we should have seen it coming. At the RNC, the wife of a candidate running against the president managed to plagiarize the First Lady of the United States. And there was no apology. The Obamas were all in anyway for Hillary Clinton because of his legacy,...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 25, 2016 | Democrats, DNC 2016, Editor's Blog, Politics
PoliticsNC will be reporting live from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Michael Cooper will be posting blogs and updates on social media. Thomas Mills will be writing periodically throughout the convention. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and...
by Michael Cooper | Jul 25, 2016 | Democrats, DNC 2016, Features, Politics |
We are live from Philadelphia and it is hot. On Sunday the chair of the Democratic National Committee announced her upcoming resignation, and it’s only fitting that the convention itself feels leaderless and disorganized. The convention is being held at the...
