Trump's promises
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump walked into Dorton Arena on the N.C. State Fairgrounds to Twisted Sister’s heavy metal anthem, “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” It set a fitting tone... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Highway bill brings needed certainty
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, December 6, 2015. Congress actually demonstrated last week that it has the ability to govern in enacting a long-term transportation funding measure. President Barack... Read More
5 factors that could shape McCrory's reelection bid
With Gov. Pat McCrory’s announcement last week that he is officially seeking reelection, here are five pairs of words that could shape how his bid for a second term plays out: 1 Donald Trump. Or... Read More
Reuters lied about Trump in NC
I'm a cynical old conservative who's seen a lot, and even I am taken aback when I see the news media lying about something I've seen with my own eyes. A Reuters report is headlined on CBS: "Black... Read More
Trump in Raleigh: "US will be greater than ever before"
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump energized a raucous crowd in Raleigh on Friday night with promises of military might, mass deportations, action against ISIS, and an end to the... Read More
Keith Richards resigns from Marine Fisheries Commission after Flounder vote
A prominent local chef has resigned from a state fisheries commission after a vote on flounder fishing restrictions that drew angry debate and social media comments. Keith Rhodes, chef at Wilmington... Read More
Deferred prosecution: Former Assistant DA gets off easy
Editorial by Winston-Salem Journal, December 3, 2015. “Membership has its privileges,” the commercial says. That certainly seems true in the case of a former prosecutor who just avoided a firm... Read More
Grade us on the curve
As the 2016 election cycle approaches, North Carolina voters will witness a spirited political debate about how best to promote economic growth. Democrats will argue for larger government and higher... Read More
N & O wages war on Standards Review Commission
Over the last few weeks, the Raleigh News and Observer (along with its sister outlet, the Charlotte Observer) has been waging war on the opponents of Common Core and in particular on the Academic... Read More
Trump: US will be 'greater than ever before'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump energized a raucous crowd in Raleigh on Friday night with promises of military might, mass deportations, action against ISIS, and an end to the... Read More
