Opinion
Parsing Stein’s campaign ads for clues about priorities
Beyond bashing his opponent, ads from North Carolina's next governor offer some clues about his priorities.
Opinion
Justice Morgan’s likely run is good news for NC Dems
It has been a little quiet around Raleigh, as legislators finish up a marathon legislative session. Democrats have been beat down in the capital with Republican legislative supermajorities working their policy will over the objections of Democrats, including Gov. Cooper. Yet, Democrats have reasons for hope because of a few recent developments. One of the...
Opinion
Careful About Rule Changes
Change an electoral rule if it makes sense on the merits, but don’t do it assuming that your party will benefit.
Opinion
An Eventful Week in Politics
Democrats may have left too many potentially competitive seats on the table to pose a realistic challenge to overturn the GOP’s legislative majorities.
News
Yadkin County Alleges Fraud by Engineering Firm
RALEIGH — The Yadkin County Board of Commissioners alleged in June to the N.C. Department of Commerce that Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates, a Southern Pines-based engineering and planning firm, falsified information in a $100,000 grant application for low-income home repairs, submitted for the county last year to the department.
News
VIDEO: Perdue — Past Shadows Future Plans
PINEHURST — Former Democratic state Sen. Fred Hobbs admitted making illegal campaign donations to Gov. Bev Perdue, former Gov. Mike Easley, former Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker, and Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight.
Opinion
NC Dems Hope for ’08 replay
We are nearing the end of the year before a key U.S. Senate race with some awfully familiar items in the news.
Opinion
Burr in the Saddle
It’s not too early to gauge the possible competitiveness of Sen. Richard Burr’s reelection bid next year.
Opinion
Easley evasions should not surprise
Often when a public official is suspected (indicted, convicted) of misbehavior, observers ask, “How could this happen to such a good man (or woman)?” Or the political chatterers bemoan how, once again, power is intoxicating ether.
Opinion
Easley’s Behavior Shouldn’t Surprise
Often when a public official is suspected (indicted, convicted) of misbehavior, observers ask, “How could this happen to such a good man (or woman)?” Or the political chatterers bemoan how, once again, power is intoxicating ether.
Opinion
The Mythical Voter-Registration Surge
I’m about to write some counterintuitive things about voter turnout, so let me start off by granting the obvious.
Opinion
The Insurance Commissioner Smackdown
I’m guessing Goodwin’s signature move might be the “Fire Marshal Rope Burn.” Smith’s specialty would be the “Underwriter Uppercut.”
