Somebody’s lying again
Uh, oh. Somebody’s lying again. According to an ethics complaint filed by ProgressNC Action, a company called McCrory and Company listed Gov. Pat McCrory as a partner on its website. In addition, in filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, Tree.com and...
My war on rhetoric
Last week, I wrote a piece criticizing political hyperbole, focusing mainly on the euphemism “economic freedom.” However, I also expressed my disdain for the phrase “war on women” that Democrats used throughout the 2014 cycle. Apparently, I offended a lot of people...
Obama’s message: We’re on your side
Barack Obama is on a roll. Yesterday, he announced that he’s proposing two years of free community college. It’s a great start for a Democratic agenda that directly impacts the lives of blue collar families. Job training and education are keys to upward mobility and...
Party switchin’
Rep. Paul Tine announced that he is switching his registration from Democrat to Independent and caucusing with Republicans. Rumor has it that he will switch to the Republican party when he runs for re-election. That would probably end his political career. Tine has...
The Tea Party is over
The Tea Party is over. Mitch McConnell is telling his new members not to worry about primaries from the right. He says the establishment beat Tea Party opponents in 2014 and they’ll beat them again in 2016. John Boehner was re-elected speaker despite challenges from...
Time to govern
North Carolina has been dealt multiple economic blows that have transformed the state. Trade deals like NAFTA sent much of our textile and furniture to other countries. The end of tobacco subsidies and reduction in demand for tobacco products left a gaping hole in...
Politics and the “sharing economy”
When Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, he did so with huge support of young people. Obama excited them with a vague promise of hope and change. They grew up in a post-civil rights era with fewer prejudices and a higher degree of tolerance. Democrats have tried...
“Economic freedom”
I’ve long had problems with political terminology from both sides of the aisle. The “war on women” has always grated on my nerves. Nobody has declared war on women and the only people who think in those terms are partisans. The Tea Party’s attempt to hijack the word...
Predictions for 2015
I guess it’s time to make predictions for 2015. To be honest, I’m not sure what to expect this coming year. My crystal ball is more than a little cloudy. However, I’ll make some broad guesses. I expect Pat McCrory to continue to remake himself as the moderate he was...
What I said last year
Last year, I learned that the prediction game is a tough business. I started off on a roll, but went down hill from there. I said that Thom Tillis would win the primary outright and the race would see unprecedented amounts of money from outside groups. I got both of...
