The more things change the more they remain the same in North Carolina politics
Cooper's fundraising report shows he hasn't lost any momentum since losing office. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Alexander H. Jones
Michael Whatley's pseudo-populist campaign
The clumsiness of Whatley’s early attacks suggest that his political instincts are far less impressive than they were thought to be. Read More
The main problem with mental illness in North Carolina is untreated suffering
North Carolina is a mental health care desert. Nearly 1 in 5 reportedly suffer from mental illness. Read More
Phil Berger's cruelty theatre
Once considered relatively moderate, Berger has evolved into a ram-it-through-and-make-Democrats-cry leader using parliamentary maneuvers to attack liberals. Read More
Resilience in NC public education and the case for a Jim Hunt renewal
We need to rekindle Hunt’s evangelical fervor for educational renewal. As it happens, we have another Hunt in office. Read More
Thoughts on Stein's civility, Berger's primary, and red-state idolatry of Trump
Is it possible legislators feel so much more amenable to Governor Stein because they have taken so much authority away from the governor? Read More
Evaluating Tillis's legacy--his cowardice and his contributions
Courage matters but there are few opportunities for moderation in today's Republican Party. Read More
NC's deeply conservative white working class likely won't walk away from Trump
Whites without college degrees, particularly in rural areas, have a deep bond with the right. Read More
Cooper has a strong base but faces a new challenge
Nearly any North Carolina Democrat enters Senatorial politics as an underdog. That Cooper begins as the fairly clear favorite has significant implications for the race. Read More
Thoughts on the GOP's pathetic anti-Cooper attacks and austerity budget
Given the paucity of convincing attacks coming from the usually ruthless NCGOP, it appears Cooper truly has lived a life of integrity and served the public honestly and well. Read More
