Giving Whatley some credit
Whatley seems to have come to an understanding with the state’s Republican voters that he is a “good-enough” candidate to nominate for the crusade against Roy Cooper. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Alexander H. Jones
Good Riddance to a bad actor at UNC-CH
The legislature and the UNC Board of Governors are nearly always considering something that could bring massive disgrace on the state, and N.C. political observers have to white knuckle it hoping they’ll show some restraint. Read More
Cooper on the road to Washington
If Trump wasn't sucking all the oxygen out of the daily news cycle Roy Cooper's fundraising results would have stunned all who follow politics. Read More
Congressman Pat Harrigan wants to return North Carolina to the 1880s
Scapegoating cities for the flaws in America is a common trope in populist rhetoric that reveals little of the truth and few solutions for the suffering small town. Read More
Morrow's presence in the GOP Senate primary adds interest and consequences
Democrats should hope Morrow wins, maybe even donating to her campaign. Maybe Trump should offer her a job. Read More
Two races and one issue appear likely to dominate election coverage
The deadline for filing to run for office has passed. Two elections have garnered the most press coverage and will likely continue to do so. Read More
Two "P's" in a pod
Both are shamelessly paying tribute to their master. Read More
One Tar Heel was enthusiastic about the "climate of fear" created by ICE
Whatley is obviously a politician for white people. And a vote for him is only a vote for Trump. Read More
State Republicans hire state-funded political advocates
The Republicans created a position specifically designed to enforce their ruthless will on the Democratic Party. Read More
Do Democrats have a secret electoral weapon?
The realignment in suburban North Carolina has been comprehensive. But is it complete? Read More
