by Alexander H. Jones | Apr 27, 2016 | Campaigns, NC Politics, Politics, US Senate |
A few days ago Thomas observed, “I still work with people who first got into politics because Jim Neal ran for Senate.” I happen to be one of them. The Jim Neal campaign was a pivotal event, both in our state’s politics and in my own life. If you will allow me the...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 20, 2016 | Editor's Blog, National Politics, US Senate |
Yesterday, former Democratic US Senate candidate Jim Neal posted a video that brought back a flood of memories. The interview on WRAL was Jim’s first meeting with TV reporters in his race to unseat Republican Elizabeth Dole and at the time, he was the only Democrat in...
by John Wynne | Apr 18, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate |
U.S. Senate Race – U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R) vs. Former State Rep. Deborah Ross (D) North Carolina has a history of rejecting incumbent senators in favor of challengers, but Richard Burr seems to be an exception to the rule. In 2010, he won a second term in the...
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...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 4, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Editor's Blog, US Senate |
When running for US Senate in a swing state the size of North Carolina, especially against an incumbent, there’s an entrance fee. It may not be fair and it may signal problems with the current political system, but it’s a reality. The only candidate who paid it is...
by John Wynne | Mar 3, 2016 | 2016 Elections, Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Politics, Presidential race, US Senate |
Both Pat McCrory and Richard Burr say they’ll support the eventual Republican nominee. At this point, there’s a good chance that will be Donald Trump, which has Democrats positively giddy. Trump, as well all know, is toxic in the general election and will...
