The cape and the bull
Long ago and far away, in bygone days, during Jim Hunt’s first incarnation as Governor, we (Jesse Helms’ political organization) lit on what we thought was a grand idea: We ’d do a TV ad... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Languishing on the waiting list for the "Carolina Comeback"
The folks currently running things in North Carolina keep touting what they describe as the Carolina Comeback, unemployed workers flocking to all the jobs they say have been created by the policies of... Read More
Obamacare raises health insurance premiums
Sarah Hurtubise at The Daily Caller explores a Morgan Stanley survey of insurance brokers and finds some interesting news. Americans have recently been hit with some of the largest premium increases... Read More
NC Senate race remains a toss-up
Four weeks out from primary day, the Republican race for Senate in North Carolina continues to look like it's headed for a runoff. Thom Tillis leads the GOP field with 18% to 15% for Greg Brannon... Read More
To better educate, focus on grit, not wits
Here’s a smart way to improve education in North Carolina: Banish the words gifted and talented. As flattering as it is meaningless, the G&T label has metastasized across our state and country in... Read More
Unemployed can expect fewer weeks of benefit checks
The maximum number of weeks that North Carolina’s jobless can receive unemployment checks is expected to decline significantly again in July because state law ties the benefits to the state’s... Read More
Is God a Democrat or a Republican
Does God whisper into the ears of Republicans or Democrats? It is a question to ponder as we approach both the Christian holy season and the final weeks of the political primary campaigns. As the... Read More
The state of the Senate race
In the eyes of national pundits, few 2014 races are as important as Sen. Kay Hagan’s reelection bid in North Carolina. For Democrats to retain control of the U.S. Senate, they need to keep GOP gains... Read More
Student debt and its impact on the economy
The student debt load has widened the “wealth gap,” and that’s bad news for more than just the people who graduate from college saddled with years or even decades of college loans. But it’s a... Read More
Drivers' licenses for all would improve safety, NC economy
One of the biggest flashpoints in the ongoing national debate over immigration policy centers on the matter of driver’s licenses. To anti-immigrant groups and those who champion mass deportations... Read More
