Unless something unforeseen and heroic occurs, it looks as though “GOP” at the state Legislative Building will continue to refer to, among other things, the “group of pawns.” Read More
Following the election 50 percent expressed that the state was heading in the right direction, up from 38 percent in October. Read More
Democrats committed similar power grabs when they were in charge, but the power grabs, abuses in legislative process and violations of the Constitution’s separation of powers clause by Republican supermajorities are far more excessive, far more aggressive and dangerous to democracy. Read More
Bottom line: if you want to win, get on TV. Read More
Neither party flipped a gubernatorial seat. Republicans will still hold 27 of the nation’s gubernatorial offices and enjoy a “trifecta” — governor and both houses of a state legislature — in 23 states. Read More
Until April 23, you worked for the government. In 1900, the average family paid 5.9% in taxes and Tax Freedom Day was Jan. 22. Read More
Berger came into office angry and has taken it out on basically everyone else, becoming essentially a one-man empire. Read More
We should insist on a Carolina-style DOGE to reignite the pursuit of a more limited government, focus on core constitutional functions and commit to tax and spend less of our hard-earned money than the year before. Read More
Observers are split on what caused western NC to go against the grain in 2024. Read More
Tariffs are a fee – some call them a tax – the federal government charges on a product or service imported from another country. Read More
