Kamala Harris

It’s the economy, stupid

Are you better off today than you were four years ago? Trump’s simple question resonated powerfully. Overwhelmingly, voters were drawn to a candidate who promised economic improvement.

Algenon Cash

Trump won the ‘double haters’

Instead of focusing primarily on what Donald Trump did, consider the possibility that the outcome may be due more to what his opponents did or didn’t do.

NC deserves clarity. Where does Kamala Harris stand on menthol ban?

NC is America's No. 1 tobacco-producing state — and it's not even close. More federal restrictions on tobacco would, therefore, hurt NC more than any other state.

Ray Starling

NC voters ranked 2nd most powerful in nation

“The top five states where residents’ votes will have the biggest impact in the 2024 election are all fiercely-contested battleground states: Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin. If you live in one of these states, you could quite literally have the fate of the election in your hands," said analyst Chip Lugo.

CJ Staff

North Carolina is a state in play

Voters still making up their minds are, as a group, modestly right-of-center. That pretty much sums up our state’s electoral outcomes over the past 16 years.

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Report: NC workers to lose $200 in wages under proposed corporate tax increase

North Carolina is projected to rank No. 12 in the nation for the largest economic loss under Kamala Harris’ proposed corporate tax increase, according to a new report from the Tax Foundation.

Katherine Zehnder

Proposals to tax unrealized gains would hit NC’s economy hard

For companies and investors, especially those driving growth in RTP’s startup scene and Charlotte’s banking sector, this kind of tax would discourage long-term investment, stifle innovation, and create unnecessary market volatility.

Algenon Cash

Doctors challenge Harris’ claims on Georgia death from NC clinic, citing lack of follow-up care

Thurman traveled to NC for an abortion after learning she was pregnant with twins. She returned to GA and died after a hospital delayed removal of the fetal remains.

Katherine Zehnder

Democrats got post-debate bounce

With the exception of the gubernatorial and superintendent races, the polling spreads for statewide offices are smaller than the margin of error.

Harris tax on unrealized gains full of unintended consequences for NC, say experts

The Harris unrealized capital gains tax will impact the already hurting housing market.

Katherine Zehnder

Debates will inform state voters

One of the most cost-effective political expenditures of the 2024 cycle will be a series of four televised debates featuring candidates for statewide posts.