The first debate
As a longtime critic of televised political debates I feel compelled to applaud Monday night’s debate between our two presidential candidates. Others have voiced opinions as to whether Hillary or... Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
A message to the governor, mayor, legislature and Charlotte council
When you were young and got into arguments with siblings or peers the adult in the room would try to sort out the dispute. One side would inevitably claim, “He started it,” to which the other... Read More
The immigration problem
It is fascinating that foreign policy, defense, healthcare, tax reform, government gridlock, human rights, the national debt or even violence and terrorism issues have taken a back seat to the topic... Read More
It's still the economy
This strange election cycle has focused too much on personalities and too little on issues, but sooner or later we have to believe the campaigns will shift to a real discussion about issues. Bill... Read More
The top 10 issues of the 2016 election
We get caught up in the personalities running for office, often losing sight of the issues that should be the focus of the campaigns. With ten weeks remaining before the November 8th elections here... Read More
Do campaign pledges pass the reality test?
Politicians make promises. It’s what they do. Candidates often promise bold and grandiose actions to get your vote and win their elections. Some sound appealing, but are they realistic and... Read More
Media bias
Let us settle for all time the question whether there is bias in the media. Of course bias exists and anyone who tells you differently is prevaricating. Reporters, along with the rest of us, are a... Read More
Claiming our right to vote
With fewer than 90 days before the November 8th elections it is fitting to consider who can and will vote and what can be done to encourage voter turnout. Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution... Read More
America's heart problem
America has a heart problem,” proclaimed Reverend William Barber at the recent Democratic National Convention. Combining the words and style of an old-time revivalist with a modern-day prophet... Read More
What's a voter to do?
Most everywhere you go people repeat a familiar refrain. They can’t vote for Trump and don’t like Hillary, or vice versa. These are the two most unpopular presidential candidates since they... Read More
