Not ready for prime time
Editorial, Greensboro News and Record, August 18, 2013. Gov. Pat McCrory had the right idea when he decided not to hold a public ceremony while signing the state’s sweeping — and repressive... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Stirring up fear and anger among minority voters
Anyone who doubts that Hillary Clinton is already in fine fighting trim for a presidential run should consider her speech to the American Bar Association in San Francisco. She assailed an alleged... Read More
Republicans' big problem with crazy
The GOP establishment pandered to Tea Party extremism to win the 2010 midterm elections. Now, it's reaping the whirlwind 'Today, the intra-party cleavage is between the Republican establishment and... Read More
Bowles pleas for fiscal responsibility
Erskine Bowles teed off on the inability of Congress and the Obama administration to make the tough choices the country needs to become fiscally responsible during a talk to more than 400 Triad... Read More
Increased Tourist Spending Good Sign
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, August 16, 2013. North Carolina is lucky to have physical features to suit just about every preference – from breathtaking mountains in the west to the rolling... Read More
iCaucus endorses Brannon for Senator
Editorial by Beaufort Observer, August 16, 2013. Today, Cary Physician and Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Greg Brannon, received the endorsement from the Independence Caucus of North Carolina... Read More
State Pensions: Handle with care
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, August 15, 2013. State Treasurer Janet Cowell plays an active role in safeguarding the state’s money, as well as that belonging to public employees whose... Read More
Farmers: McCrory 'misinformed' on immigration bill veto
Area farmers said Friday that Gov. Pat McCrory was wrong to veto legislation that would have eased rules for them and other business owners who hire foreign workers. Under current law, the immigration... Read More
Vetoes will bring lawmakers back to Raleigh, maybe
by Barry Smith, John Locke Foundation, August 15, 2013. The action taken by Gov. Pat McCrory on Thursday, vetoing two bills, means that he might have to call the General Assembly back to Raleigh... Read More
