Up and out: That time a gay guy ran for 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...
In the Chamber pot
While businesses and corporations across the state and country are speaking out against House Bill 2, one group is notably silent. The North Carolina Chamber apparently cut a deal with the General Assembly. It seems they agreed to stay silent as long as the...
We are not this
The irony of Republicans complaining about unfair treatment by corporate American and the national media is just too rich. The people who just passed a law allowing discrimination against a segment of our population is whining that they’re victims of discrimination....
Not credible
One thing I learned early in politics is that attacks on opponents must be credible and based in truth, even if they’re exaggerated. It’s why over the top accusations fall flat. They might fire up the people who already agree with you, but they do little to persuade...
Do something
If you’re wondering what Congress has been up to lately, well, not much. Today, The Hill reports that Republicans in the House will not be able to pass a budget this year. So much for everybody rallying around Speaker Paul Ryan. And so much for making government work...
Too little, too late
Pat McCrory was a little late on the draw with his Executive Order. Had he vetoed HB2 and issued the order, he probably could have looked like the leader he would like to be. Instead, the political rhetoric is far too heated and the battle lines are too established...
The political fallout from HB2
The rancor over House Bill 2 is no longer about bathrooms or anti-discrimination ordinances or minimum wages. It’s now all about politics. Dueling protests fire up the bases of both parties. Yesterday, 700 people showed up at the Capitol to cheer on Pat McCrory, Dan...
Excuses, excuses, excuses
Republicans are struggling desperately to spin the damage they’ve done in passing House Bill 2. It’s quite clear now that they have cost the state jobs and money. Companies like Pay Pal have decided not to expand here. Several conferences have moved venues and Bruce...
State of extremes
Give John Hood credit. He’s always looking for the bright side. While the state is again embarrassing itself and looking increasing like Mississippi rather than the North Carolina that was once the leader in the South, John’s touting North Carolina’s economic growth...
The fix: Live and let live
I understand that the fight over House Bill 2 is now far more about politics than the problems that initially caused it. I’m under no illusion that the legislature and governor will change their minds. Nevertheless, at the risk of having both sides hate on me, I have...
