NC SPIN Posts by Gary Pearce



Don't give up

Going negative on your opponents can be a good strategy. Going negative on the voters never is.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   November 7, 2024


Two warriors

Big names and starts are out campaigning for candidates but two older heads - Bill Clinton and Jim Hunt - are still campaigning for progress, fairness and equal opportunity.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   October 31, 2024


Starring Mark Robinson

Republicans say they are insulted about ads regarding Mark Robinson. The big insult is that they nominated a man for governor who is unfit and unqualified.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   October 17, 2024


Flood of lies

“The last thing that the victims of Helene need right now is political posturing, finger-pointing, or conspiracy theories that only hurt the response effort.” - Senator Thom Tillis.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   October 10, 2024

Reaping what they sowed

For many years RepublicanS would go along with radical candidates as long as they won. Now this go-along attitude might bring them low.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   September 26, 2024

Blue NC

The outcome of elections in North Carolina could come down to fewer people who attended Harris' rally in Charlotte.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   September 19, 2024


Do TV ads work?

The challenge for campaigns is reaching low-information voters who are put off by politics. Maybe it's time to stop screaming and scaring them and lowering our voices and talk straight to them.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   September 12, 2024