by John Wynne | Jan 20, 2015 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Democrats, Features, National Politics, US House |
Clay Aiken gave a lengthy interview about his congressional campaign, which he noted was his “first.” The implication is that in a subsequent campaign, Aiken would do better. Maybe he’ll run again, lose, and run again after that, a la Mitt Romney....
by John Wynne | Jan 7, 2015 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NCGOP, US House, US Senate |
Thom Tillis was sworn in as U.S. Senator yesterday. It’s going to be an interesting transition for the former Speaker. He goes from leading a body of 120 members, to going to a place where he’s just one of 100 and near the bottom in terms of seniority....
by John Wynne | Dec 8, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Features, NCGA, NCGOP, US House |
One of the biggest talking points used by NC Democrats in the aftermath of the 2012 elections was the victories by NC Republicans up and down the ballot were solely due to gerrymandering. Well that talking point is kaput. Last month, the NC GOP clearly won the popular...
by John Wynne | Dec 2, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Demographic Trends, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, US House |
This is Part 2 of the review of the congressional results. Part 1 is here. This time we’re going to be looking at the results in Districts 8 through 13. NC-08: Richard Hudson (R) vs. Antonio Blue (D) 2012 result: Hudson +8 2014 result: Hudson +30 Hudson walloped...
by John Wynne | Dec 1, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Congressional Races, Features, NC Politics, US House |
I wasn’t originally planning to do this one because none of the congressional races were particularly exciting affairs, but there are a few interesting things to note. For those who somehow missed what happened, or aren’t political junkies and just...
by Thomas Mills | Sep 19, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Editor's Blog, US House |
Mark Walker is not ready for prime time. His victory over Phil Berger, Jr. in the primary runoff was clearly a rejection of the establishment, not an endorsement of him. And the more we learn, the more disturbed we should be. The latest disclosure is Walker’s...
