Dispatches from the campaign trail, July 21, 2014
• An ad from the American Energy Alliance repeats the argument that Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan backs a tax on carbon emissions. WRAL News’ Mark Binker gives the ad a…
• An ad from the American Energy Alliance repeats the argument that Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan backs a tax on carbon emissions. WRAL News’ Mark Binker gives the ad a…
• In the open seat for the 6th Congressional District, Democratic nominee Laura Fjeld goes on the attack against her Republican foe Mark Walker, using statements from Walker’s runoff opponent…
• It’s second primary, er, runoff day! Be sure to vote (if there’s a race in your area). Polls close at 7:30. Carolina Journal Online will have a full wrap-up…
• Politico reviews Senate races across the country, and concludes that of the 10 “truly competitive” contests, North Carolina’s incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan is the third most likely to lose.…
As liberal critics of North Carolina’s Republican governor and GOP-led General Assembly gathered for their first so-called “Moral Monday” protest of the 2014 legislative session, the activist group Carolina Rising…
The N.C. Values Coalition issued the following news release on Thursday. ——————————————————- Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Values Coalition released today their 2014 Pro-Family Scorecard. The Scorecard scores members…
• Friday’s court decision halting Opportunity Scholarships, aka school vouchers, has divided the Democratic candidates seeking the nomination in the 12th Congressional District. State Rep. Marcus Brandon of Guilford County…
Hood breaks down where the democrats have the best chance to pick up legislative seats in this morning’s DJ. Turns out the battle may be focused in Wake County. In…
John Hood discusses why Wake County is likely to be the focus for state Democrats in their quest to win seats in the legislature this fall. Analysis by two different…
Governing magazine’s January issue features Wake County Rep. Jim Fulghum on its cover. The story features comments from Fulghum and Rep. Tom Murry, also of Wake, as well as comments…