North Carolina closely divided on Trump and also divided on Cooper
The latest Public Policy Poll says that both the Presidential and Gubernatorial races are close at this point. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Budget advice to NC Progressives: "Yes" to negotiation, "hell no" to surrender
After nearly a decade of playing North Carolina’s annual high stakes political poker game with the equivalent of a pair of deuces vs. opponents bearing flushes and full houses, things are suddenly different for Democrats. Read More
Is there a parallel between the economy before The Great Recession and now?
Consensus is not a strong suit of economists and economic models don't suggest a recession this year, but what about 2020? Read More
Partisan control shapes state politics
As voters have increasingly sorted themselves into communities and states on the basis of common values and lifestyles, the scrimmage line of politics moved away from the 50-yard marker. Read More
What does freedom mean to you?
My definition of freedom and yours might be quite different. Read on to see what I mean Read More
Triangle loses out on USDA relocations
Once again we've come up a loser. An estimated 700 jobs and a boost in esteem will head to Kansas City. Read More
Sunday is Father's Day. A record number of dads are single in NC
Here's a compilation of some interesting stats about fatherhood in our state Read More
Democrats, just forget this poll
Democrats should ignore the Emerson poll released recently. Trump is stronger in North Carolina than it indicates. Read More
Boost health access by lowering costs
82 of our 100 counties, mostly rural, rate poorly in access to healthcare. But the gap doesn't have to be as big as it is now. Better access to healthcare will keep rural North Carolinians healthier and doesn't have to cost more. Read More
Refusal to close the Medicaid coverage gap recalls a dark era from the South's past
Refusing to provide safety net assistance drags up memories of The Great Depression. Read More
