The News & Observer offers us the following observation this morning: The state legislature famously runs on its own time. But last week’s hastily called 12:45 a.m. session set a…
11:35 p.m. Final update. It appears that Republicans will have a 31-19 advantage in the state Senate and a net gain of at least 14 seats in the House, putting…
The flak over Republican Wesley Meredith’s attack ad on his Democratic opponent Margaret Dickson doesn’t appear to be sticking, according to a new poll from Civitas: Republican Wesley Meredith leads…
Supporters of Republican Ilario Pantano respond to Mike McIntyre’s ad with viral e-mail campaign. Democratic incumbent Bob Etheridge?s campaign says Renee Ellmer?s ?victory mosque? ad is offensive. GOP legislators lead…
Republican candidate Wesley Meredith is leading Tony Rand’s replacement in the state Senate 42-38 percent, according to a new Civitas poll. Margaret Dickson, a former House member, was appointed in…
WUNC Radio’s The State of Things promises to “examine the difficult choices entrepreneurs must make to stay on the moral high road in a market-driven economy” today at noon. Seriously?…
John Locke Foundation Vice President for Outreach Becki Gray appears again this week with John Hood on the statewide N.C. Spin telecast. They’ll discuss new state debts connected to unemployment…
Classic. I drive all the way to Monroe to get my license renewed and “the system” is down. How long does is normally take to get it back up? “Could…
The latest entry in Don Carrington‘s ledger of former Gov. Mike Easley’s dubious dealings focuses on a property transaction involving Easley, retiring N.C. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand, and Bald…
John Locke Foundation President John Hood continued to offer his political expertise this week to readers of National Review Online’s primary blog, “The Corner.” Hood’s take on President Obama’s Afghanistan…
Monday morning, Don Carrington was a guest on WPTF’s morning show to discuss this Carolina Journal exclusive story, which details the connection between former governor Mike Easley and state Sen.…
Might it have something to do with the odd beach-front land deal Don Carrington uncovered? All the familiar pieces are in place: Mike Easley, developers, sweetheart deals, and raw, brute…