by Thomas Mills | Nov 30, 2015 | Campaign Finance, Editor's Blog, National Politics |
In North Carolina, for those with very rich friends, campaign finance laws no longer matter. According to a recent ruling by the state board of election, outside groups funded by wealthy donors can now coordinate directly with campaigns. The law does not apply to...
by John Wynne | Nov 24, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, LGBT Rights, NC Politics, NCGOP, Social Issues |
It looks like Pat McCrory’s campaign has found another wedge issue that might trip up Roy Cooper: bathrooms. Specifically, whether accommodations should be made for transgender individuals to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice. The governor wants...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 20, 2015 | Cronyism, Editor's Blog, Ethics |
Quid pro quo-something that is given to you or done for you in return for something you have given to or done for someone else. Merriam-Webster dictionary On Wednesday, the legislature held a Gov Ops meeting. In it, they reviewed the sordid tale of the prison contract...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 19, 2015 | Editor's Blog, Foreign Policy |
Kevin Drum of Mother Jones does a good job of summarizing the politics of the Syrian refugee crisis. In the wake of the Paris attacks, people are legitimately scared. More attacks could be coming and terrorist cells might be operating anywhere. The flood of people...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 18, 2015 | Cronyism, Editor's Blog, Ethics |
Republicans came to power in 2010 and 2012 complaining about the cronyism and petty corruption of Democrats in Raleigh. They had a point. Democrats had too many people hanging around state government who were getting too many favors. We heard about sweetheart land...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 17, 2015 | Editor's Blog, Race |
The terrorist attacks in Paris have shown how divided we are as a country. Yesterday, President Obama said in a speech that sending in ground troops to defeat Daesh is not the answer. He also said that the United States would not turn its back on Syrian refugees....
