Local measures: Booze and bonds yes, sales taxes no
Local voters weren't keen on raising sales taxes but they approved bond borrowings and liquor sales. Read More
NC Spin Articles
The GOP's cynical, effective and deadly secret electoral weapon
Why did Republicans have such a strong showing in North Carolina? Read More
Will North Carolina become a "Bluetopia?"
Is the North Carolina anthem "Wagon Wheel" or "Carolina on my mind?" Read More
Elections are like a soap opera
You can disagree strongly with your political rivals without demonizing or wishing misfortune on them. Just as they should avoid being obnoxious winners in the coming months, you should avoid being a sore loser. Read More
How have opinions changed in the closing days of the election?
The Meredith College poll has interesting findings on how unaffiliated voters are voting and the two bombshells in the US Senate race haven’t affected the overall trajectory of the polling. Read More
What voters are saying in the closing hours of this election
2020 has been a dreadful year but the record numbers voting show that most Americans haven’t give up hope yet. Read More
Better Angels
President Lincoln talked about our better angels. Where are they now? Read More
Campaigns are priming, not persuading
There may be a few whose views about a candidate can be influence at this point, but many of them aren’t likely to vote. Read More
It's the pandemic, stupid
Instead of ramming through a Supreme Court nominee our leaders should have been negotiating another relief bill for people. Read More
Republicans face tough fight for state's highest court
Campaign fundraising and the undervote are two major concerns for Republicans, according to The Civitas Institute Read More
