Thanksgiving is on the horizon and Ray and Brooke sit down to discuss cherished Thanksgiving traditions and edibles, as well as venture into the uncertainty and disruption COVID ... Keep Reading
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Tillis v. Cunningham? Pick ‘em
Will North Carolina re-elect Republican Senator Thom Tillis for a second term? That’s a question a lot of North Carolinians and pundits around the country are asking these ... Keep Reading
Do you find your eyes contradicting the polls?
There is an interesting post at Powerline titled "My Lying Eyes." It's related to one of the most talked-about topics in politics now—the disconnect many Trump supporters feel ... Keep Reading
Republicans face tough fight for state’s highest court
When it comes to the state’s highest court, 2020 is a high–stakes year for N.C. Republicans. Democrats now enjoy a six-to-one majority on the N.C. Supreme Court. Because North ... Keep Reading
Election “collusion” and Cal’s conservative voters
Was there collusion between the Democrats and Gov. Cooper's North Carolina State Board of Elections that led to administrative changes, effectively overturning significant election ... Keep Reading
Kamala chooses Joe, the Civitas Poll, and famous campaign slogans
What do we make of Kamala Harris' decision to run with Joe Biden, someone she suggested was guilty of championing racist policies and harassing women? And what does the latest ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll offers insight into crime as major 2020 election issue
Crime and civil unrest have the ability to tip elections. Usually, the impact is felt most at the local level, but Richard Nixon was able to hold off a late surge from Huberty ... Keep Reading
The battle for North Carolina: Donald Bryson on The Triangle’s Afternoon News
Listen as Donald Bryson joins Rick and Donna Martinez on The Triangle's Afternoon News to discuss the latest Civitas Poll results. With the election 82 days away and 15 electoral ... Keep Reading
Gov. Roy Cooper’s job approval takes a dip; President Trump’s job disapproval climbs
RALEIGH – The latest Civitas Poll found that support for Gov. Roy Cooper among likely North Carolina voters is beginning to wane. The governor’s job approval is now at 63% (a 7% ... Keep Reading
3 ways we can evaluate our political leaders during the coronavirus crisis
Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives. In fact, governmental power expands, and it allows us to glean additional ... Keep Reading
