I Want to be a Post-Cynical American
George Washington’s greatest nightmare is today’s reality. As we celebrate our independence let us re-read what Washington said to the nation in his farewell address, September 19, 1796. He warned... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Medicaid: It’s Complicated
Managing Medicaid is not unlike sitting in the driver’s seat of a car without being able to steer, change speed or determine who and how many others can ride. 1.6 million North Carolina residents... Read More
NC SPIN Jobs Survey Results
NC SPIN Jobs Survey Question #1 Do you think government leaders in North Carolina are doing enough to help businesses create jobs? Answer Options Response Percent Yes 9.5% No 73.0% Not sure... Read More
Two Visions: Both Right and Both Wrong
You have to give our two major candidates for governor credit. Both have their perspective of the current state of our state and each has a vision for the future. But if you are asking whose vision is... Read More
Mr. Wachovia
The financial industry lost a champion and North Carolina a great friend when John Grimes Medlin died this week. Medlin was the gold standard of responsible and accountable capitalism, but also was an... Read More
NC Loses a Banking Legend and Friend
NC SPIN is deeply saddened by the death of John Medlin, former Wachovia Bank CEO. Mr. Medlin will be remembered by most for Wachovia's 10-fold growth under his leadership. But for those who knew him... Read More
Honest Brokers Needed
North Carolina’s future isn’t bright unless we can figure out how to resolve the growing partisan, polarized and pessimistic mood in our state. It is frightening to watch this paralysis that... Read More
What Would You Say to Graduates?
If you were asked to deliver the high school commencement address what would you say to those completing this big milestone event in their lives? I’ve sat through a few graduation exercises for... Read More
What are we going to do about it?
I like to be with smart and articulate people. Jim Brinkley, Vice Chairman of MorganStanley SmithBarney qualifies as one, so it was a pleasure to be in his company recently. The thrust of his... Read More
When will it end?
The academic scandal at UNC is bad and we hope system president Tom Ross and chancellor Holden Thorp will rid our flagship university of classes little more than a sham. But this is only a first step... Read More
