What Would You Say to Graduates?
If you were asked to deliver the high school commencement address what would you say to those completing this big milestone event in their lives? I’ve sat through a few graduation exercises for... Read More
NC Spin Articles
What are we going to do about it?
I like to be with smart and articulate people. Jim Brinkley, Vice Chairman of MorganStanley SmithBarney qualifies as one, so it was a pleasure to be in his company recently. The thrust of his... Read More
When will it end?
The academic scandal at UNC is bad and we hope system president Tom Ross and chancellor Holden Thorp will rid our flagship university of classes little more than a sham. But this is only a first step... Read More
Boxing Out
This isn’t Bev Perdue’s first rodeo. She knew full well that her budget proposals were dead on arrival at the General Assembly, but she was thinking ahead to the fall elections and, even though... Read More
NC Needs an Unaffiliated Gubernatorial Candidate
We now know the gubernatorial candidates from the two parties who will face off in November and strongly suspect how the respective campaigns will be waged. Republican Pat McCrory has to move toward... Read More
Early Election Analysis
Tune in this week’s NC SPIN for more in-depth analysis on the elections, but here is some early analysis on Tuesday’s primary election. The turnout was a bit higher than most expected. The average... Read More
Primary Predictions - Audience Survey
Here's your SPIN on Tuesday's Primary Election - Audience Survey Responses Question 1. Regarding early voting: I already voted. 29.2% I plan to vote early. 27.0% I plan to vote May 8th. 43.8% I do not... Read More
Do we all deserve the boot?
Council of State and high-ranking state officials receive special license plates with very low numbers. So do legislators, DOT board members and other appointed officials. Whereas the tags might... Read More
The Short Session
Lost in all the emotion and buildup to Tuesday’s election is the reality that the General Assembly convenes for the short session Wednesday, May 16th. Lawmakers got some good news when they learned... Read More
10 Dollars and Hope
Airport layovers are two words travelers dread, but sometimes they result in a pleasant surprise. We decided to have a snack while waiting for our flight home from Dallas. The woman at the small table... Read More
