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...
by Walt de Vries | Mar 15, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Campaigns, History, National Politics, Politics, Presidential race |
If you are 69 years of age or older, you should remember the Nixon/Humphrey/ Wallace presidential election of 1968. However, if you are even older—like me, 73 years or more—you may also recall the 1964 presidential election of Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater as...
by John Wynne | Mar 15, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, Presidential race |
The polls have Bernie Sanders trailing in North Carolina. Here are the numbers: PPP: Clinton +19 SurveyUSA: Clinton +24 Civitas: Clinton +29 The average lead for Clinton is 24. In North Carolina, a “major win” for Hillary in terms of expectations would be...
by John Wynne | Mar 9, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, Presidential race, US Senate |
The new SurveyUSA poll confirms mostly what we already know. Here’s what they found: -Trump leads Cruz, 41%-27%. I think the margin will be closer than that. The stronger one identifies as a Republican, the less support for Trump. Trump is strongest in...
