Let candidates control their message
The $78 million spent by the two candidates in our US Senate race was dwarfed by the amount spent by independent expenditure groups. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
Will you take the vaccine?
A large number are skeptical about taking the shot. Will they be persuaded when it is their turn? Read More
Voters say no to discrimination
Most North Carolinians believe affirmative action is an important and effective way to reduce the disadvantages some of our fellow citizens face in pursuing their dreams. But most believe it is both wrong and counterproductive for government to make decisions based on race or ethnicity. Read More
When shorthand gets it wrong
Simple generalizations, or shorthand, may make it easy to define something but writing in longhand gives a more accurate reading. Read More
Our state has gotten freer
Maximizing freedom is a core conservative goal and over the past ten years or largely conservative governance in North Carolina, we have made significant progress toward that goal. Read More
Let's disagree more constructively
A recent poll revealed that 79 percent of those surveyed said we needed to bring this country together. But what does that mean? Read More
Good news on the state budget
The state treasury is in good shape, given what North Carolina has experienced this year. Here are four areas our leaders should consider for spending. Read More
Parity extends down the ballot
How could it happen that 61 of our 100 counties have county governments controlled by Republicans but 51 percent of our population lives in counties controlled by Democrats? Read More
Time for Cooper to deal
For the governor to convert his win into achievements he needs to alter his approach to the job. Read More
Eight factors shaped NC elections
Eight "P' factors influenced this year's elections. Read More
