Standing with Holly
In full disclosure, I not only work for Holly Jones, I strongly encouraged her to run for lieutenant governor when she told me she was considering it. I’ve known her almost all my life and I’ve watched her career and accomplishments. I know that if North Carolina is...
Ross has paid her dues and the entrance fee
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...
I’m with Cooper
Early voting for the March 15 primary begins today. Over the next few days, I’ll tell you who I’m voting for in most of the races and why I’m supporting the candidates. Today, I’ll start with the governor’s race. I’m voting Roy Cooper. The main objective of Democrats...
About that realignment
Last night, Donald Trump continued hurtling toward that GOP nomination for president. Establishment Republicans are clearly in shock and panic. Their public responses are truly remarkable. On CBS last night, former Reagan speech writer and current conservative...
Happy Super Tax Tuesday!
Today, North Carolina institutes its tax hike on the lower middle class. The Republicans in the legislature decided that we need to tax services to fix things like flat tires and plumbing problems. They say these taxes are fairer than the income taxes because everyone...
Taking shape
This weekend, the presidential race seemed to take a big turn. On the Republican side, the establishment hit the panic button and realized that Donald Trump will almost certainly be their nominee. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton’s almost 50 point win in South...
Are the parties over?
This year seems to herald the beginning of the end of the two party system. It’s probably actually been happening for awhile and it will probably take a lot longer to complete the transition. However, without some sort of intervention through legislation or the...
Tough luck
Republicans are crowing about the state’s revenue. John Hood notes that collections are up almost $900 million over expenditures. That maybe good if your primary goal is balancing the budget. However, we’re still in trouble if your goal is meeting the states needs. We...
Dysfunctional and outmaneuvered again
The US Senate showed exactly how dysfunctional it is yesterday. The Republican majority decided that it will not even consider any appointment to the Supreme Court made by President Obama. Essentially, the Senators said we’re not going to do our job. In the real...
When the unthinkable becomes the inevitable
As the unthinkable becomes the inevitable, Republicans across the country are coming to terms with the reality that Donald Trump may well be their nominee. Some are moving to support him. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he could work with Trump....
