Opinion
Some Quotes on Insurance (Commissioner)
The notion that North Carolina needs an elected insurance commissioner is questionable. But that's the system we have, and two are vying for the GOP nomination for the post.
Opinion
Wake To See Fall Contests
Wake County’s 5-2 Republican commission majority will be up from grabs in the general elections in November, but the state’s second-most-populous county has no primary races this year.
Opinion
A Poisoned Pen, Indeed
Carolina Journal editor Richard Wagner points out that public-opinion surveys show widespread skepticism about the credibility of the mainstream news media — and for good reason.
Opinion
Last Look at U.S. House Primaries
Developments in the party primaries for the 8th and 13th congressional districts are worth noting, as are nomination fights for other U.S. House seats across North Carolina.
Opinion
No. 766: Would Allowing Prescription Drugs From Canada Lower U.S. Prices?
There are no accurate comparisons of prescription drug prices in the United States and those in Canada.
Opinion
No. 765: Poisoned Press: Credibility Disappears, Survey Shows
Poll after poll hammers home a bitter message for journalists: Their liberal bias destroys their credibility and repulses readers.
Opinion
No. 764: Is America’s College Graduation Rate a Huge National Problem?
Americans shouldn't worry about college graduation rates, rather they should focus on K-12 education.
Opinion
About Those July 20th Primaries
The July 20 primaries will be hear soon -- so now is the time to study up on the candidates and issues featured in North Carolina's key 2004 political contests.
Opinion
A New Theory of Gravitas
Do you think we’ll hear the word “gravitas” in the coming days, as the media analyzes Democratic vice presidential nominee-to-be, North Carolina Sen. John Edwards? Don’t count on it.
Opinion
Another Leandro Broadside
A local judge has again pressed state legislators to increase funding for low-wealth schools. Satisfying this request need not result in higher overall cost to taxpayers.
Opinion
The Edwardian Confrontation
Differing Republican responses to the events of Tuesday demonstrated that there's a right way and a wrong way to challenge the John Kerry-John Edwards ticket.
Opinion
The Edwardian Coronation
Speculation is running high that North Carolina's own Sen. John Edwards will be John Kerry's Veep. The choice has much to commend it, from the Democratic point of view.
