Trump's failed leadership exemplified in COVID-19 response
Former NC Supreme Court Justice and lifelong Republican Bob Orr speaks out about our nation's poor response to coronavirus. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Bob Orr
Nothing 'wild eyed' about judge's ruling on legislature's legitimacy
The ruling by Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins on the invalidity of two recently passed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution has generated a firestorm of criticism and... Read More
New Primary in 9th District is Unconstitutional
As the controversy over whether Republican Mark Harris should be certified by the N.C. Board of Elections as the 9th Congressional District winner swirls, Harris and his Democratic opponent, Dan... Read More
UNC football players should send NCAA a message - by boycotting
The members of the UNC football team have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strike a blow for the rights of college athletes and their teammates. Monday’s announcement that 13 players on the team... Read More
Maybe if McCrory had touted this accomplishment, he'd be governor today
Former Gov. Pat McCrory was back in the news recently, this time over a pronouncement on his Charlotte radio gig about the racial changes in the Mecklenburg electoral environment and the clout of the... Read More
I'm not a RINO but a real Republican
RINO – a derogatory term – stands for “Republicans In Name Only.” It's derisively used by certain activists who think their brand of Republicanism is the only acceptable kind. Actually, it's... Read More
My party, tragically, is beholden to the NRA
There was once a time when the Republican Party – my party – was identified with lower taxes, smaller government, strong national defense and respect for law enforcement. But 18 years into the... Read More
Connect NC bonds build a better future
On March 15, 2016, voters across North Carolina will be going to the polls, casting primary ballots in their respective parties, but also deciding our state’s future well-being with a $2 billion... Read More
