Good horse sense and economic impact studies
by Jon Sanders, John Locke Foundation, March 1, 2016. Destroying property and taking things from people doesn’t grow the economy. Sounds rather obvious? That’s why lobbyists come armed with... Read More
NC Spin Articles
HPU Poll: Majority want President Obama to nominate new Justice
A new High Point University Poll finds that majorities of North Carolina residents believe that President Obama should nominate and the U.S. Senate should consider replacements for Justice Antonin... Read More
You decide: Was change greater a century ago?
Consider this picture. Your home has no electricity or indoor plumbing. This means no electronics or instant warm baths and showers, and “using the bathroom” means accessing an outdoor “outhouse... Read More
Making sense of nonsense
On the eve of what could be the decisive day in the presidential primaries, let’s ponder why politics seems illogical, irrational and just plain insane. If you read this blog and other political... Read More
Cooper's challenge
by John Wynne, Politics NC, February 29, 2016. Roy Cooper’s challenge is the same one shared by every non-incumbent: the burden of proof is on the challenger. He has to prove that McCrory’s... Read More
McCrory and Spaulding get endorsements for Governor
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, February 28, 2016. Our governor should lead in economic development and, in general, standing up for us all. The governor should be our best defender, advancing our... Read More
Report: Bonds would spur job growth
Spending from the $2 billion Connect NC bond on the March 15 primary ballot "would support thousands of jobs over the next few years," according to a new report from the Budget and Tax Center, a... Read More
Looking beyond the local incentives headlines
There’s been news in Henderson County this week about an announcement from GF Linamar that they’ll build a state-of-the-art aluminum die casting plant in Mills River. And it does indeed sound... Read More
Dream big, start small
The career of Calvin Coolidge, one of the greatest leaders in American history, has a lot to teach current and prospective leaders right here in North Carolina. Before becoming president in 1923 upon... Read More
Stopping Trump now
Can Donald Trump be stopped short of the Republican nomination? Probably not. But the rational wing of the party has to try — quickly and forcefully — to make that happen. The stakes are far too... Read More
