Balanced Debate For The Old North State.

My Spin by Tom Campbell

Democrats take a bath

There were several bright spots, but when you evaluate the outcome it wasn't a good night for Democrats. Read More

4:54 p.m. Thursday

The cat came back

We live in the richest country in the world. There are responsibilities that come with that. And we have a cat who came back to lead us.       Read More

by Lib Campbell   |   4:53 p.m. Thursday


So what kind of country are we now?

What part of “this man is dangerous” didn’t many Americans understand? Trump pegged it right believing that life for many Americans is so raw, they’d rather hold someone else responsible for their problems.    Read More

by Cash Michaels   |   4:45 p.m. Thursday




The military and UNC

Word War II brought more than 10,000 people to the UNC campus. They learned to set aside their differing viewpoints, resolved conflicts and came together in common effort to win the war. The same challenge faces us today.    Read More

by D. G. Martin   |   4:18 p.m. Thursday




Don't give up

Going negative on your opponents can be a good strategy. Going negative on the voters never is.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   11:08 a.m. Thursday


A sign of hope

When neighbors and friends come to your rescue and help when needed it is difficult to not like them because of their politics.    Read More

by Carter Wrenn   |   11:01 a.m. Thursday

An election fueled by misogyny

It speaks to the profound deterioration of our civic culture that a state that has traditionally loved to elect women to statewide office now prefers a rapist to a female prosecutor on issues related to responsibility and public order.    Read More

by Alexander H. Jones   |   10:45 a.m. Thursday





The home of the brave

Republicans, like Mitch McConnell, Lindsay Graham, and Ted Cruz, who privately  told people what a terrible and unfit person Donald Trump is, need to join Liz Cheney and the others who have exhibited patriotism and bravery in calling out Trump’s danger to our country.    Read More

by Lib Campbell   |   October 31, 2024



If Kamala Harris wins

The average voter doesn’t understand that no president can leap tall buildings in a single bound all by themselves. They have to cajole Congress to partner with them.    Read More

by Cash Michaels   |   October 31, 2024








The end of the race

Policy is not the issue in this election. If Trump is elected, we will have a lot more to worry about than the cost of a dozen eggs.    Read More

by Lib Campbell   |   October 31, 2024



Two warriors

Big names and starts are out campaigning for candidates but two older heads - Bill Clinton and Jim Hunt - are still campaigning for progress, fairness and equal opportunity.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   October 31, 2024