The next 'keeper of the public purse'
State Treasurer Janet Cowell’s surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek re-election left many wondering who should be the next “keeper of the public purse.” Former longtime State Treasurer... Read More
My Spin by Tom Campbell
Martin and Edmisten Demonstrate what's Wrong with Today's Politics
In 1984, Jim Martin and Rufus Edmisten were opponents in our state’s gubernatorial election. As with any statewide election, it was a hard fought contest, but one that can provide lessons for today... Read More
The Party's Over
When our legislature voted to consolidate the traditional May Primary Election with the March 15th Presidential Primary they may have driven a nail in the coffins of political parties in our state... Read More
Medicaid reform not as bad as it could have been, not as good as it should be
There’s something for everyone to dislike in the Medicaid Reform bill passed this week. The goals should have been to provide better care for the 1.9 million Medicaid recipients in North Carolina... Read More
What took so long?
That’s the question North Carolinians should be asking our legislators concerning the budget they just passed. Lawmakers came to Raleigh in January with the primary task of setting a new two-year... Read More
My Spin: About Donald Trump
Momma always said that if you couldn't say something nice about somebody, don't say anything. So...... Once again you were right, momma. Read More
Restoring welfare to work requirements
He that will not work shall not eat (except by sickness he be disabled),” Captain John Smith told the 1609 Jamestown colonists. It wasn’t a new idea, in fact it dates back to at least the first... Read More
My Spin: Labor Day is the saddest day of the year
Ever since I was a child I’ve thought Labor Day was the saddest holiday of the year. It’s the official end of those “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer” that Nat King Cole sang about. You didn... Read More
My Spin: The good and bad about a single primary election
Our legislature is talking about combining both the presidential and state primary elections into one election next year. This is both good and bad for our state. The presidential primary was moved so... Read More
Flounder matter smells fishy
When I was a boy we could walk out on the shore of our Neuse River summer home, cast out a line on a rod and reel and catch enough good-sized Croakers for supper in about an hour. Many an afternoon... Read More
