Gallup poll finds fertile ground for Republicans in November
Most voters are not “engaged” in politics. They are just trying to get through the day, pay their bills, run their businesses, and care for their families. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Hurricane Helene sounds the climate and infrastructure alarm bells yet again.
Next week the NC General Assembly returns to Raleigh. We all will be watching to learn their response to Helene's devastation. Read More
Revisiting the war on terror
Our efforts against terrorism and its causes are going to be long and drawn out. Read More
Entertaining
You have to admit Donald Trump is entertaining. Like Groucho Marx. Is that what we want for a president? Read More
In Helene's wake leadership is crucial
We all have parts we can play in North Carolina's recovery from Hurricane Helene. Read More
Trump Leads Harris by two in North Carolina; Josh Stein opens large lead over Robinson
The biggest change between the September and August poll is the sharp drop in the Robinson race. Read More
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
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
