Analyzing the Helene-FEMA designated NC counties
One-third of state voters are in the storm affected counties. What could be the political impact of Helene? Read More
NC Spin Articles
No, Helene is not Biden's Katrina
Republican governors of Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and South Carolina have all praised the Biden administration, saying they got the support they need. Read More
Proposals to tax unrealized gains would hit NC’s economy hard
Taxing unrealized capital gains means imposing taxes on gains before they are sold. Read More
Poo poo pah doo, Mr. Robinson
We don't get training in how to treat others with kindness and compassion. People feel it is a first amendment right to give into their worst impulses, like selfishness and cruelty. Read More
Democrats got post-debate bounce
If the Robinson candidacy ends in a Josh Stein blowout, Republicans may be significantly hampered in their ability to compete for other statewide offices. Read More
The hate that hate produced
All of us can agree that things aren’t perfect, and much needs to fixed. But the answer isn’t dividing ourselves into warring factions to do it. Read More
With North Carolina absentee by mail ballots being distributed, partisan differences evident on when mail-in ballots should be returned
Republicans have made efforts this year to encourage early voting, including mail-in voting, however a quarter of Republican respondents have the coldest feelings to that vote method. Read More
NC’s economy depends on strong public schools
North Carolina’s elementary and secondary public school current expenditures lag well behind national averages. That does not create a favorable trajectory for our state’s long-term prosperity. Read More
Strong K-12 public education is vital for business
Only about 30% of our rising 9th graders test at grade level in reading and math. In our highly competitive world, that’s unacceptable. Read More
Court battles highlight North Carolinians’ right to earn a living
The 1776 Constitution of NC the stare assured protections for the inalienable right to earn a living. Certificate of Need laws prohibit that right. Read More
