Opinion
But how do you know?
Sadly, many conservatives have exchanged healthy skepticism for conspiracy lunacy. We've tossed out the old experts and installed even less credible ones.
Opinion
Read my lips: No new taxes
NOT raising taxes has been a principle which has defined the GOP and consistently been a core philosophy.
News
RNC likely to be led by NC Republicans
With an impending leadership change atop the Republican National Committee (RNC), there is a strong possibility the reins of the GOP will be placed in the hands of two Republicans from North Carolina. Recently, news broke that RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel planned to resign following the South Carolina primary, reportedly asked to step aside by...
News
Ada Fisher, 74, dies leaving a legacy of service
Dr. Ada Fisher served as the RNC’s Committeewoman for North Carolina for more than decade, elected in June of 2008 and reelected in 2012.
Opinion
Republicans can win big by returning to greater focus on policy
If there is any single driver of American politics today, it’s division. Both sides are guilty of fanning the flames of our divisive politics, and some say Donald Trump took it to a new level. Instead of settling old scores, conservative candidates should focus more on pragmatic policy-focused campaigning. There is little doubt that 2020...
Opinion
New census data, N.C. Constitution, will create a different looking state Senate
Part two of a three-part series outlining an independent analysis of census data. In part one of CJ’s deep dive into new census data, we examined the required county “clusters” or groupings required under the North Carolina constitution’s whole county provision and how those constitutional mandates will impact North Carolina’s coming legislative redistricting. Political boundaries...
Opinion
New census data puts GOP in good position at General Assembly
Part one of a three-part series outlining an independent analysis of census data. Two of North Carolina’s most accomplished political consultants have crunched the latest census data and predict Republicans will have a strong political advantage in both chambers of the General Assembly. Note that this is not a Republican/conservative view of how districts can be...
Opinion
GOP-led legislature made sure we saved for this rainy day
North Carolina now consistently ranks among the best states in which to do business.
News
N.C. Republicans wonder what’s next after Trump?
While Burr’s vote to convict, shocked many, those who know him best say they were not surprised.
News
N.C. Republicans quiet about Trump’s plans for new political party
Days after leaving office, former President Donald Trump has reportedly floated the idea of forming his own political party. The new party, potentially called the Patriot Party, would severely divide the GOP and make it difficult for conservatives to win elective office in many parts of North Carolina. So far, N.C. Republicans are staying silent...
Podcast
Liberals Choose Political Theater Over Substance
John Hood on protests against legislature by liberal advocates; House legislators debate Racial Justice Act; Robert Pittenger on repealing ObamaCare; Patrick McHenry on IRS targeting of conservative groups; Rick Henderson on income tax refund scams in NC.
News
GOP Candidates To Debate in ‘Hometown Forum’
RALEIGH – A week before North Carolina’s voters head to the polls, Republican candidates for governor will debate in a “Hometown Forum” tonight in Asheboro. John Locke Foundation President John Hood will moderate the event hosted by the Republican Women’s Club of Randolph County.
