The GOP seems to be consolidating around Budd
It appears that Republicans are closing ranks around Ted Budd in the US Senate primary. Earlier this week, Senate Presiden Pro Tem Phil Berger announced his endorsement and this morning, Budd is running ad with Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson touting his support. I...
The primary in NC-04 is a microcosm of the Democrats’ problem nationally
The division within the Democratic Party is playing out in the open primary in North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District. On paper, it’s a crowded primary with eight candidates vying to succeed retiring Congressman David Price. In reality, three candidates have...
No-show Ted
Watching the Republican US Senate primary here in North Carolina sure makes me hope Cheri Beasley wins in November. Former Governor Pat McCrory is flailing, as incompetent and insincere as ever. Congressman Ted Budd is in the pocket of Donald Trump and allying himself...
A tough environment but a long way to go
A few weeks ago, I wrote that the Russian invasion of Ukraine could give the Biden administration and Democrats a reset. It didn’t happen. Instead, inflation and gas prices became the driving story. As usual, domestic issues, not foreign policy, dominates politics and...
The anti-patriotic party
Photo credit: Natalie Allison The old Klansman appears to be in good shape. He’s clean cut, looking like any other 80-something retiree. He participates in senior games and seems to enjoy his family. They’re all big Trumpers and faithful evangelical Christians. One...
Victims of the GOP
A new study confirms that life expectancy dropped in the United States for the second straight year. COVID is listed as the cause of death, but that’s not really true. Other western countries saw their life expectancy increase in 2021 after vaccines reversed sharp...
An ode to mitt Romney
Mitt Romney is an American hero. No, I don’t regret that he lost to Barack Obama and I don’t think the attacks against him during the campaign were unfair. I disagree with him on most major policy debates, but I believe he has a very clear-eyed view of the threat to...
Razing Krzyzewskiville
Trigger warning: If you are a Duke fan, you might want to stop reading now. Also, help is available. Call 800-GOHEELS for more information. First, I just want to say, I wish they would let Kenny Smith call the play-by-play when Carolina is on the court. Heading...
Make the establishment relevant again
The Republican old guard in North Carolina has had enough of Madison Cawthorn. He’s been an embarrassment to a party that seemed beyond embarrassing. The leading members of the Republican Party are coming out against him and endorsing one of his numerous primary...
A product of the modern GOP
If Madison Cawthorn doesn’t want to be invited to orgies or watch people snort cocaine, he should stop hanging around with the likes of Matt Gaetz and Don Trump, Jr. And if the Republican Party wants to quit being embarrassed by the likes of Cawthorn, they need to...
