Some analysts who track population shifts believe the gradual relocation of Northerners to the South and West means good things politically for Republicans in those destination states. I’m not so sure.
RALEIGH – House and Senate Democrats added to their majorities in the General Assembly last night, and House Speaker Jim Black held a seven-vote lead over Republican challenger Hal Jordan with provisional ballots yet to be counted.
Which will prove to be true on Election Day: the “Karl Rove is a Genius" scenario, the "Karl Rove is a Jerk" scenario, or the "John Hood is a Jerk" scenario?
North Carolina political junkies are turning their eyes to the west, watching closely Democrat Heath Shuler’s challenge to longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor.
RALEIGH — Less than two months remain before the elections in November, and while Republicans nationally worry how scandals and spending could lessen their prospects for maintaining power in Congress, in North Carolina it’s the reverse — Democrats fear that corruption might be their undoing.
RALEIGH — As people across the country cope with new security-related airport delays, the latest high-profile terrorist plot is also drawing reaction from members of Congress.
RALEIGH — U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor, N.C. 11, has faced well-financed challengers and been considered vulnerable before in his eight previous House campaigns, but a confluence of events and a high-profile candidate might make 2006 especially challenging for him.
Two pieces of political prognostication seem to offer varying views of party prospects in November, but a more careful reading suggests a commonality.
When commenting on allegations of misbehavior by Republicans, The News & Observer is stern. But regarding Democrats guilty of serious corruption and crimes, the language is noticeably different.
