by Alexander H. Jones | Jul 31, 2013 | National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate |
Veteran observers don’t seem to think Phil Berger will run for U.S. Senate, and I’m in no position to question them. But a Berger campaign actually makes a lot of sense. As an establishment-aligned conservative, he has the potential to sweep away Thom Tillis and win...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 19, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, Polling, US Senate |
Earlier this week, Public Policy Polling released a poll that showed some ugly numbers for Republicans. It showed Pat McCrory’s favorability falling sharply and the approval of the General Assembly in the tank. And while people aren’t thrilled with either party in the...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 18, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGOP, NCGov, US Senate |
Right after Pat McCrory got elected, he like to say that government was going to treat citizens like customers. Now, we see what kind of business he’s running, or at least helping run. It’s one that treats it’s employees like crap and only serves “customers” who can...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jul 9, 2013 | NC Politics, NCGov, Politics, US Senate |
“Talking About Politics” recently posted a piece which argued Senator Hagan should decline to seek re-election and instead wait three and a half years to run for governor. His/her case stems from an intuitive premise, but does not hold up to scrutiny. Hagan should...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 5, 2013 | Editor's Blog, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate |
Boy, Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Grime’s decision to run for U.S. Senate sure brought back memories. For weeks, EMILY’s List, the pro-choice group committed to electing Democratic women, was pushing Grimes to get into the race. When she announced yesterday, the...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 3, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGA, NCGOP, NCGov, US Senate, Women's Rights |
Last night, the North Carolina Senate finally kicked the hornet’s nest. Under cover of darkness, they attached draconian legislation to restrict women’s access to health care to–get this–the anti-Shariah Law bill. No shit. As one friend tweeted, “The NC...
