Could Bernie Sanders win the nomination?
Bernie leads the Democratic field in the two ways we keep score. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Gary Pearce
OK Millennials
Boomers and the Silent Generation vote in higher percentages but Millennials are growing in number. How will they impact this year's elections? Read More
Years with a zero are watershed years in politics
The election off 2020 will set the direction of North Carolina for the next 10, 20 or 50 years. Read More
Why the governor can't veto redistricting
Until 20 years ago North Carolina governors couldn't veto anything, but a coalition of Republicans and Democrats changed that. Read More
Democrats debate: Revolution or restoration.
Democrats are struggling to decide whether to dream big or just win. Who will win out? Read More
They can't report without our support
It's easy to complain about newspapers but we, the public, have he most to lose when papers fail or cut back coverage. Read More
This 2 percent will pick the president
Meet the two percent, the most powerful people who will pick the president. Read More
Socialism is already here - down on the farm
Most people think, "If it benefits me, it's not socialism." Programs that shift money from one group to another are socialism. Read More
Stakes are high in impeachment hearing
Impeachment is a game of high-stakes poker televised live. Read More
Senator No and Governor Yes
Voters look at the office of Governor and Senator very differently. We elect Democrats to do good things in Raleigh. We elect Senators to stop bad things in Washington. Read More
