NC voters want state government gridlock, debate
Elections should very rarely be viewed as a mandate from voters for one party to run roughshod over another, according to North Carolina voters. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Donald Bryson
In North Carolina bad ideas have electoral consequences
Democrats should have learned that all the money in the world and lots of media coverage cannot make up for bad ideas that are not appealing to voters. Read More
Republicans face tough fight for state's highest court
Campaign fundraising and the undervote are two major concerns for Republicans, according to The Civitas Institute Read More
Civitas poll shows Trump, Cooper and Tillis with leads
The "Rally Round the Flag" effect we saw at the start of the pandemic appears to be waning. Read More
Cooper administration keeps beating the Medicaid expansion horse
Every state that has implemented Medicaid expansion has seen costs shoot dramatically above projections. But expansion has been a top priority for Governor Cooper from the first day he took office. Read More
Civitas Poll shows Trump with slight lead, Cooper with double digit margin and Tillis and Cunningham neck and neck
It appears that the ‘rally ’round the flag’ effect that we saw at the start of the COVID-19 crisis has peaked for both President Trump and Gov. Cooper. Read More
Are we headed for a status quo election?
Civitas President Donald Bryson says the poll is "fairly consistent with the national trend for President Trump and governors." Read More
Liberal group suggests Gov. Cooper replace Folwell as Treasurer
Using a public health crisis to advance political goals is shameful, not to mention the method prescribed by some is contrary to state law. Read More
State Government’s Response to Coronavirus: Budget & Tax Recommendations
Stat government needs to take more measures now to avoid a panic in coming months. Here are several recommendations to follow in the coronavirus crisis. Read More
NC is financially prepared for this crisis
Many things are uncertain in this crisis, but because of financial discipline over the past decade we are better prepared than ever to meet uncertainty. Read More
