Polls show McCrory gains
During the 2014 campaign season, polling organizations issued dozens of surveys of North Carolina voters. If you read them carefully, you spotted the opening that Thom Tillis would later seize to... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Thousands march at HKonJ rally
by Dereck Medlin, WRAL, February 14, 2015. Economic sustainability, education and criminal justice were on the agenda Saturday when several of North Carolina's civil rights groups held an annual march... Read More
Crowdfunding part of economic development package from lawmakers
Members of the state House will roll out an economic development package next week that includes a revamp of the JDIG job recruitment fund and pave the way for small investors to help fund startup... Read More
Can a redistricting panel avoid politics?
by Susan Myrick, Civitas Institute, February 3, 2015. Kudos to Senate leader Phil Berger for his incisive answer as to whether he would support an independent redistricting commission. According to... Read More
Freedom is the goal
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been asked that by lawmakers, activists, or reporters who don’t share my views. The term “you people” refers to the modern conservative movement in... Read More
Finding a gas tax that works
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, February 14, 2015. Naturally, the spin started immediately. No sooner had Senate Republicans announced a plan to change how the gas tax is funded that it was being... Read More
State has nearly depleted job recruitment funds
After promising employers nearly $300 million in incentives grants for new jobs in his first two years, Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration has nearly depleted the main pot of money the state uses to... Read More
SEANC silent about 'no confidence' vote
After standing by embattled former executive director Dana Cope, the leadership of the State Employees Association of North Carolina faced a direct challenge at a meeting Saturday. At least one of... Read More
Rough week for McCrory with Senate
Another week, another series of pointed reminders for Governor Pat McCrory from leaders of the General Assembly that he is not in charge of things in Raleigh these days. The signals came in large... Read More
The real power brokers in Raleigh
Editorial by The Wilmington Star, February 13, 2015. It's no secret that powerful special interests drive the legislative agenda in Raleigh. But a new report, "Tar Heel Power Brokers," lays out... Read More
