Celebrating The Birth of A Nation
On this day, 236 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we give thanks for the vision, courage and sacrifice of those who held the truths of this document to be more than self... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Perdue's Budget Veto
The political gamesmanship taking place in Raleigh would be fun to watch if it didn’t affect so many North Carolinians. It started last week when Governor Perdue called Speaker Thom Tillis and... Read More
What the Healthcare Verdict Means to NC
It might be some time before we know conclusively how the Supreme Court’s ruling affects our nation, the healthcare system or our citizens, but we can speak to some of the impact it will have in... Read More
I Want to be a Post-Cynical American
George Washington’s greatest nightmare is today’s reality. As we celebrate our independence let us re-read what Washington said to the nation in his farewell address, September 19, 1796. He warned... Read More
Medicaid: It’s Complicated
Managing Medicaid is not unlike sitting in the driver’s seat of a car without being able to steer, change speed or determine who and how many others can ride. 1.6 million North Carolina residents... Read More
NC SPIN Jobs Survey Results
NC SPIN Jobs Survey Question #1 Do you think government leaders in North Carolina are doing enough to help businesses create jobs? Answer Options Response Percent Yes 9.5% No 73.0% Not sure... Read More
Two Visions: Both Right and Both Wrong
You have to give our two major candidates for governor credit. Both have their perspective of the current state of our state and each has a vision for the future. But if you are asking whose vision is... Read More
Mr. Wachovia
The financial industry lost a champion and North Carolina a great friend when John Grimes Medlin died this week. Medlin was the gold standard of responsible and accountable capitalism, but also was an... Read More
NC Loses a Banking Legend and Friend
NC SPIN is deeply saddened by the death of John Medlin, former Wachovia Bank CEO. Mr. Medlin will be remembered by most for Wachovia's 10-fold growth under his leadership. But for those who knew him... Read More
Honest Brokers Needed
North Carolina’s future isn’t bright unless we can figure out how to resolve the growing partisan, polarized and pessimistic mood in our state. It is frightening to watch this paralysis that... Read More
