Another 47% moment
You could see it coming a mile away. A Nevada rancher who’s been feuding with the federal government over grazing rights, is backed up by Tea Party paramilitary types when the government tries to seize his trespassing cattle. Of course Fox News and Republican...
Debates: Harris needs to strike
As Rob Christensen pointed out, Thom Tillis won the first debate last night because nobody really laid a glove on him. Greg Brannon tried but he really just hurt his own credibility by falling back on wing-nut talking points in an attempt to make Tillis look too...
Hi, I’m Kay
During her five-and-a-half years in the US Senate, Kay Hagan has kept her head down and done her work. She’s kept a relatively low-profile but been active in the state, especially around military issues. She’s built a reputation as one of Washington’s most moderate...
Lipstick on a pig
Well, the results are coming in and they're not looking good for the GOP. work force is shrinking while our population is growing, they’ve screwed up every crisis that’s come along from Medicaid to coal ash and the only people who are really benefiting from their...
Your big-boy pants might need a belt
Kay Hagan is now on the attack. Given the amount of beating she’s taken, it’s about time. So when Thom Tillis and his campaign complain that she’s interfering in the GOP primary, they’re just whining. Tillis needs to remember those “big-boy pants” he’s wearing. Right...
NC-06 fundraising and the stalking horse
The race in North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District is getting interesting--on both sides of the primary. While conventional wisdom says that it’s a safe bet that another Republican will replace retiring Congressman Howard Coble, the GOP primary field is crowded...
Getting it right
Well, the Senate Majority PAC is finally getting it right. They’ve unleashed a million dollar ad buy going after Thom Tillis on the issues popping up in the primary. In essence, they’ve offered Greg Brannon and Mark Harris a huge megaphone. Harris and Brannon have...
Dance with the ones who brung ya
The “Rising American Electorate” offers Democrats an opportunity of immense promise. Over the long-term, young/female/non-white voters may well turn North Carolina dark blue. For the time being, however, Democrats shouldn't let their RAE excitement get the best of...
The missing populists
The N&O today highlighted the campaigns of two long shot candidates who are challenging Kay Hagan in the Democratic primary. Ernest Reeves, a retired Army officer, and Will Stewart, computer repairman, both paid their filing fees and threw their hats into the...
Koch babies
I have no use for the Koch brothers. I think they are undermining democracy and trying to build an oligarchy in the United States. I believe that progressive groups should continue to shine a light on their activities and hope that the news media will report on their...
