Opinion
Governor’s Race Doesn’t Skip a Beat
A closer look at the dynamics and local vote totals in the Republican nomination fight governor suggests that caution is in order in predicting the outcome of a Ballantine-Vinroot runoff.
Opinion
The Iowa Myth and the Governor’s Race
Patrick Ballantine’s surge, Bill Cobey’s stumble, and Richard Vinroot’s lost momentum — are they proof that political spats in multi-candidate primaries are a no-no? Don’t jump to conclusions.
Opinion
Right Thing for the Wrong Reason
Among the legislature's (few) genuine accomplishments this session was a step towards a neutral, unbiased tax code. Too bad lawmakers thought they were doing something else.
Opinion
Down East Elections
Counties with the most hotly contested primaries for county commission in Eastern NC tend to be those where one major party is a dominant force, according to Chad Adams.
Opinion
Mutual Admiration in the Capital
The 2004 short session of the legislature ended Sunday with backslaps and such accomplishments as a reckless budget, burgeoning debt, and a raid on free speech. What a success.
Opinion
No. 149: Faulty Towers: Scholars Expose Defects of Higher Education
In Faulty Towers, Ryan Amacher and Roger Meiners provide a long-overdue analysis of what's wrong with higher education.
Opinion
GOP Governor’s Race Heats Up
Three new polls and a dust-up on taxes helped to invigorate a Republican nomination fight for governor that finally seemed to be drawing interest just days before the primary.
Opinion
Piedmont & Sandhills Primaries
The central counties of North Carolina feature some crowded local primaries in 2004, including a unique district system in Cumberland and 19 candidates for four nominations in Union.
Opinion
Ruling on the Judicial Elections
Judicial elections have just taken several steps backward in North Carolina, thanks to recent "reforms," but perhaps voters can still find out enough to cast a meaningful vote.
Opinion
Primaries in the West
County commission primaries in Buncombe and other western counties show the impact of economic concerns and conflicts about property rights on local politics and government.
Opinion
Picking the State’s Farm Team
The Democratic primary for state agriculture commissioner could turn out to be a tight race — though the stakes for most North Carolinians remains at best unclear.
Opinion
Guilford’s Exciting Primaries
Guilford County has the largest board of commissioners in North Carolina — and boasts some of the most exciting and competitive primaries. Partisan control is also up for grabs in November.
