NC Spin Articles


Relight Biofuels Center

Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, September 4, 2013. Shutting down the North Carolina Biofuels Center will save North Carolina taxpayers $4.3 a year. But it may cost many times more in jobs and...    Read More

September 4, 2013





What Pat paid them

What did Governor McCrory pay the DHHS Gold Dust Twins when he was spending his money, not the taxpayers’?   A curious TAPster decided to find out. The answer: You (the taxpayer) are paying the two...    Read More

September 3, 2013


Another perfect storm?

In politics, Labor Day marks the beginning of the political season. In even years, that means the beginning of the fall campaign. In odd years, we see the fields in various elections take shape...    Read More

September 3, 2013

Vetoes seemingly arbitrary

Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, September 3, 2013. State lawmakers will reconvene in Raleigh today after a divisive session that saw North Carolina take a dramatic right turn on a host of...    Read More

September 3, 2013

Let's join Super Tuesday

Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, reprinted in Winston-Salem Journal, September 2, 2013. It's possible to have too much of a good thing. And in the case of North Carolina's new, earlier-than-most...    Read More

September 3, 2013


Catawbas’ casino belongs in their state

Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, September 3, 2013. The Catawba Indian Nation’s interest in opening a casino in North Carolina might be meant to gain political support for a gambling resort in...    Read More

September 3, 2013