Donald Trump is a below-average politician
A growing number of Republicans have reached their limit with the Orange Autocrat. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Alexander H. Jones
Mark Robinson is not fascinating
Perhaps Robinson’s race is what inspires some commentators to marvel at our lieutenant governor. Read More
The Trump rally is a gathering for hate
We are an ailing nation when hatred becomes a fixture of the landscape. Read More
The power of women's outrage is real
As a majority male Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wadewe are seeing women’s rage rear its formidable head once again. Read More
Bipartisanship was key in North Carolina's top business climate ranking. Tax cuts were not
Be on guard against insinuations that right-wing austerity economics played more than a marginal role in creating North Carolina’s business prowess. Read More
Will we see more constructive bipartisanship this legislative session?
The last year of so has seen a level of bipartisan cooperation unimaginable in the early years of Republican legislative leadership. Will it continue? Read More
Three questions after the primary
Most of the high-profile primary elections shook out without surprises, but three questions need answering before November. Read More
The NCGOP’S support for Ted Budd reflects growing extremism on the right.
Jim Holshouser would weep and Jesse Helms would smile if they could see what is happening to the state Republican Party. Read More
Checking the pulse of North Carolina Eight months out from midterm elections
The event sure to capture most attention is the U.S. Senate race and there is strong evidence the Republican Party will be split asunder. Read More
