Don't give up
Going negative on your opponents can be a good strategy. Going negative on the voters never is. Read More
NC Spin Articles
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
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
Bitzer's early assessment of NC's 2024 election
North Carolina voters cast a record number of votes, but it was not a record percentage (73) of voters. Chatham County had the highest turnout. Read More
Democrats may have weakened GOP control in North Carolina’s state legislature
The legislative supermajority can operate without checks, often pursuing extreme agendas that leave too many behind. Read More
Justice hopes new test puts NC governments on notice
When government fails to act reasonably, courts will hold officials accountable and find constitutional violations. Read More
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
Lawmakers made right call on relief
Gov. Cooper has no business lecturing lawmakers about the speed or amount of hurricane relief. Read More
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
Late-deciding voters could determine NC's next attorney general, WRAL News Poll indicates
14 percent of likely voters haven't made up their minds in the race between Democrat Jeff Jackson and Republican Dan Bishop. Read More
