Hawke learned his lessons
At the precise moment I heard that longtime Republican strategist Jack Hawke had finally lost his battle with cancer, I was editing a book chapter about the 1984 race for North Carolina’s governor... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Why I back Common Core
N.C. students are counting on us. Every child and parent from kindergarten to 12th grade is trusting that voters, school administrators and public officials are making the best decisions possible to... Read More
"Fantastic" Jack Hawke
On Monday night when my friend Jack Hawke presented at the Pearly Gates, Saint Peter asked him how he was doing. “I’M FANTASTIC” was the answer and he entered into his afterlife of peace and... Read More
Cooper Libel Suit Moves to Trial
A defamation lawsuit filed by four Raleigh attorneys against Attorney General Roy Cooper and his 2000 campaign committee finally may go to trial in December. The plaintiffs allege that Cooper and his... Read More
Changing parties
Recently Jason Thigpen announced he would no longer challenge Representative Walter Jones in the Republican Primary. He announced he would challenge Jones in the Election since he was switching... Read More
Bear Hunting
Any Southerner worth his salt, at some point, has come face to face with William Faulkner’s story “The Bear” – about a mammoth, faster than a locomotive bear who roams and rules the last... Read More
Ignoring teacher discontent
Since 1959, North Carolina law has banned strikes by public sector workers and any contract negotiations, commonly referred to as collective bargaining, between state and local government and worker... Read More
Women's vote in Virginia should send warning to McCrory
Visiting Richmond over the weekend, I was interested in reading about the Virginia governor's race. Democrat Terry McAuliffe is expected to beat Republican Ken Cuccinelli soundly tomorrow. A big... Read More
What the GOP can learn from Chris Christie
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, R, will likely win big in his re-election contest Tuesday. His campaign is quick to point out that Democrats outnumber Republicans by 700,000 in a state President Obama... Read More
Take This Obamacare Quiz
Want to test your knowledge of the provisions, justifications, and implications of the Affordable Care Act? I’ve made it simple for you. Just answer the following yes-or-no questions, check against... Read More
