by Thomas Mills | Apr 23, 2013 | Congressional Races, Editor's Blog, National Politics, Politics, US Senate
Poor Lindsey Graham. He tries so hard to fit in. But it’s tough. He’s a smart guy from a dumb state. He’s an effeminate man in a macho party. And, to make matters even worse, his mother named him Lindsey. So, Lindsey overcompensates. He’s a tough guy every chance he...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 18, 2013 | Democrats, Editor's Blog, National Politics, NC Politics, US Senate
Today, The Washington Post asked if Kay Hagan can get away with taking more progressive positions than her colleagues in other Red States, noting that Hagan supported background checks and gay marriage. The short answer is yes. But it’s more than just taking risky...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 2, 2013 | Editor's Blog, Gun Control, Immigration, NC Politics, Politics, US Senate
Last week, Senator Kay Hagan’s support for gay marriage drew applause from progressives and LGBT activists across North Carolina. She even received praise from Jeb Bush who called her decision “courageous.” Now, Hagan faces two other political hot potatoes moving...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 26, 2013 | Editor's Blog, Gay Marriage, NC Politics, Politics, US Senate
Yesterday, Senators Mark Begich (D-AK), Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Mark Warner (D-VA) came out in support of marriage equality. In addition, a Buzzfeed reporter says that Senators Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) and Tim Johnson (D-SD) now oppose the Defense of Marriage Act....
by Thomas Mills | Mar 25, 2013 | Editor's Blog, Gay Marriage, Gun Control, Immigration, NC Politics, Politics, US Senate |
In the lead up to her re-election campaign, U. S. Senator Kay Hagan has been firmly staking out moderate ground. Last week, she was one of four Democrats to vote against the Senate budget and she joined with a Republican colleague to protect tuition assistance for...
by Thomas Mills | Feb 9, 2013 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics, US Senate
North Carolina Senator Phil Berger caused quite a stir with his “Petition to Stop Obamacare.” The media was quick to point out that Berger uses misleading and discredited information to rally opposition to Obamacare in North Carolina. Progressives called...
