My Spin by Tom Campbell


Why don't we know?

The latest Elon University Poll contains disturbing, but not surprising results. More people know the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers than the names of either of our U.S. Senators. Get...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   March 2, 2018

Is an anti-violence tipping point near?

Prayers and condolences are no longer enough,” chanted students gathered in Raleigh to protest gun violence. Their message was clear: Our nation has seen too many incidents of school shootings and...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   February 23, 2018


Good politics, bad government

It feels like the 2017 session of the North Carolina General Assembly has lingered longer than grandma’s Christmas fruitcake and the fruits and nuts have grown stale and distasteful. HB90, the so...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   February 15, 2018


Work in exchange for Medicaid

Should those receiving public benefits be required to do anything in return? It’s not a new question, but one that is resurfacing today. There is some historical precedence to the concept. In II...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   February 2, 2018



What aren't we being told about GenX?

What could possibly be more important than knowing that the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink is safe? Public safety is one of the major functions of government. That said, the GenX...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   January 19, 2018



A dozen to watch in 2018

As the New Year unfolds there are at least a dozen leaders likely to play a big role in public policy issues in 2018. In order to avoid criticism for any partiality we listed them in alphabetical...    Read More

by Tom Campbell   |   January 4, 2018