Waking up as a Republican
Would you really like to go to bed tonight and wake up a Republican, the author asks his sullen Democrat friends? Read More
NC Spin Articles
Eight factors shaped NC elections
Eight "P' factors influenced this year's elections. Read More
Why can't economists agree?
There are many reasons why different economists can reach different conclusions. Read More
Democrats threw away their shot
Democrats thought the stars were aligned for them. Problem was they were looking at the wrong constellation. Read More
Democrats overdo it
The overconfidence of Democrats wasn't justified. Neither is the overreaction. Read More
Duke political experts sound off as world waits for 2020 election results
Americans can feel good about how election day played out — little to no civil unrest or violence and large and complicated systems seeming to work as they should despite historic turnout. Read More
What happens next?
Part of what has made our systems of government work has been the public having trust in our leaders. Read More
Wow, was I wrong
It will take a while to understand what happened but I need new assumptions and need to stop believing polls. Read More
Big turnout pushes big night for GOP despite well-funded Democrats
Elections officials are still counting mail-in ballots but it is obvious voters selected a large number of Republicans. Read More
Former presidential contenders in a new cabinet?
No North Carolinians competed for the presidential nomination but a few might be considered for cabinet positions, especially if Joe Biden wins the presidency. Read More
