Back to the stupid
I’ve been on the road for almost three weeks and covered more than 5,000 miles. I had almost no interaction with social media or news and little contact with anybody outside my immediate family. It was a great break. When I got back, I was immediately reminded...
Trumpists in robes
Editor’s note: This may be the last newsletter for a while. I’m taking an RV out west for most of July and will have little access to internet. If I have occasion to post, I will (I still have a lot to say), but don’t count on it. When I return, I’m going to move the...
All about the win
Yesterday, the Supreme Court rejected the Independent State Legislature theory when it decided against the North Carolina legislature in the case of Moore v. Harper. The Moore named here is State House Speaker Tim Moore. He and the Republicans were arguing that the...
Presidential approval is Going the way of right track-wrong track
A poll released yesterday showed Joe Biden leading Donald Trump by four points, 49% to 45%, despite an approval rating that has Biden underwater by ten points. The poll also noted that voters who “somewhat disapprove” of Biden still supported him by a margin of 51% to...
Yes, Josh Stein can beat Mark Robinson
Over the past few months, I’ve heard concerns about Josh Stein’s ability to defeat Mark Robinson. Much of the angst has come from African American political observers and summed up in a recent column by Cash Michaels. He asks, “Can Josh Stein really beat Mark...
Investigations without end, Amen.
Republicans are furious that Hunter Biden got a plea deal that will keep him out of prison. What really makes them furious, though, is that the plea deal will probably put the matter to bed for most Americans. They wanted hearings and allegations to drag out till next...
It’s not the sex…
You know, I thought North Carolina got rid of its alienation of affection law. I guess not since a former Apex city council member is suing state House Speaker Tim Moore for breaking up his marriage. And, man, is it salacious. While the details are juicy, the...
Creating the Hillary excuse
I saw a tweet recently by a Republican operative who generally has been anti-Trump, but pro-GOP. He asked, “Which crime family am I going to vote for? Trump or Biden?” He acknowledged two things: Trump is going to be the Republican nominee and the GOP is going to run...
Gridlocking elections
The North Carolina legislature’s latest attempt to strip power away from the governor reflects their understanding of the political future. As North Carolina grows and diversifies, the Republicans controlling the General Assembly can gerrymander districts to keep...
Rachel hunt tells the truth on the GOP
I’ve known Rachel Hunt since we were in college together back in the 1980s. For years, when I would run into her father, former Governor Jim Hunt, I’d ask, “When is Rachel going to run for something?” He would always say something like, “Be patient. She’s got a family...
