There is always another election
The American people wanted change in the worst kind of way. And they got it. There are only two messages in politics: (1) “Time for a change.” Or (2) “Stay the course.” Hillary Clinton was a... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Trump lifts most Republicans, but McCrory trails Cooper
Republican businessman Donald Trump shocked the world Tuesday night and his upset victory provided surprising coattails that swept many Republicans into office in North Carolina, neutralizing what was... Read More
Veterans Day: Honoring our shining lights
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, November 11, 2016. This is an updated version of an editorial we first published on Veterans Day 2010. The well-known story of Doris “Dorie” Miller, a Texan... Read More
Repealing Obamacare won't turn out to be so easy
I wouldn’t say the mood among Republicans is exactly giddy. Even Fox News seemed a little stunned that Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. But one priority has joined... Read More
Exit polls show how NC voters felt on issues
Republican Donald Trump carried North Carolina and its 15 electoral votes in the crucial battleground state of North Carolina on Tuesday. Here’s a look at some results of exit polling conducted... Read More
Split-ticket voting leads to mix of Democratic, Republican wins in NC
After months as a purple state, North Carolina tipped into the red column Tuesday night. While the numbers were close, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump pulled ahead with 50 percent of the vote... Read More
Roy Cooper bucks GOP trend
In a night of impressive Republican victories across the country, and right here in North Carolina, the state’s Democrats may well have accomplished their top priority of defeating Gov. Pat McCrory... Read More
Is demography behind slow economic growth
by Dr. Mike Walden, NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor of economics, October 28, 2016. One of the big issues heard in this election year is slow economic growth. Although the... Read More
Court restores voters who were purged from polls
North Carolina must allow voters whose registrations were challenged by activists in Cumberland, Moore and Beaufort counties to vote, . U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs also ordered the state to... Read More
Obamacare has problems but can they be fixed?
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, November 4, 2016. As Mark Twain said of his own death, reports of Obamacare's demise are greatly exaggerated. Open enrollment for insurance plans under the... Read More
