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 Alexander H. Jones | Mar 21, 2016 | Campaigns, National Politics, Politics, Presidential race
My first PoliticsNC “predictions” post was published last week. In it, I tried to project how the North Carolina Republican Primary results would look. I placed a particular emphasis on how ideology would interact with geography. Now it’s time for a postmortem. All...
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 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...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 17, 2016 | Editor's Blog, National Politics, Presidential race |
I can’t help but like Bernie Sanders. His message is on the money: Income inequality and a rigged system are holding the country, especially the middle class, back. He’s got that socially awkward, but gentle manner that I’ve found in so many of the activists I’ve...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 15, 2016 | Editor's Blog, National Politics, Presidential race |
Republican commentator Alex Castellanos made an astute statement the other day. When asked who would win the Democratic nomination, he observed, “Well, Bernie Sanders won the primary. It’s just a question whether he wears a suit or pants suit.” He went on to say that...
