Opinion
The Ignorant and the Idiotic?
Many talking heads, columnists, and web mavens need to consider the fact that it is a dead end to blame an electoral loss on ignorance or stupidity among the voters.
Opinion
The 2004 Elections — From the Bottom
Democrats won a net gain of three NC county commissions in 2004, including Mecklenburg. Local politics is more competitive than it used to be — and a good place to spot important trends.
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Random Thoughts on the ’04 Election
There are so many follow-up points to make about exit polling, trends in North Carolina, redistricting, and various Election Night sounds and tremors that the only solution is a random list.
Opinion
A Tale of Two Parties
The Republican Party had an amazingly successful 2004 election, expanding its power and influence in Washington. At the same time, the GOP struggled in NC races. Why the divergence?
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Last-Minute Thoughts on Election 2004
It's the end of what feels like the longest election-season in decades. Here are last-minute notes, observations, and suggestions for taking in Election Night 2004.
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Not Much of a Vacation
It's August — and both politicians and a certain writer are finding it difficult to take a traditional vacation. Furious activity continues in the congressional, gubernatorial, and presidential races.
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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.
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Session Coming Into Focus
The "short" session of the North Carolina General Assembly convenes in early May, and it's already becoming clear what the major agenda items will be for consideration.
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Scanning the Political Horizon
With the 2004 political wagon train now officially underway, here's what the smart political scouts will be looking out for.
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Political Potpourri for the Holidays
What could be more festive this Christmas than to curl up in front of the computer screen, pointing and clicking your way across an assortment of colorful political items?
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No. 718: Previewing the 2004 Elections: A Conservative Point of View
Predicting elections a year before they happen is always a dangerous business. But here we go: Obviously the economy and Iraq will be the two central issues framing the presidential, congressional, and statewide elections.
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Dems
Contrary to many observers' predictions, the GOP did not lose its majority of governorships in 2002, though it came close. Now it's the Democrats' turn to worry.
