Obviously, there is considerable pressure for lawmakers to embrace gun control, particularly what some are calling "red flag laws." The legislation essentially gives authority to ... Keep Reading
Dan Forest
Newspaper: Civitas Poll gives Cooper commanding lead over Forest
The July issue of NC Capitol Connection shows Gov. Roy Cooper with a commanding ten-point lead over potential Republican nominee Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. The statewide poll was ... Keep Reading
Tillis’ declining favorability, Forest versus Cooper, and millennials living with nuns
This week we discuss Senator Tillis' declining favorability numbers and examine what North Carolinians think about Joe Biden and Senator Warren. Also, how does Lt. Gov. Forest do ... Keep Reading
Conservative Leadership Conference Tickets and Schedule Available Now!
CLC 2018 is fast approaching and we couldn't be more excited! Civitas has an incredible lineup of speakers and events for attendees and you won't want to miss it! Here's a snapshot ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s Blueprint “Eviscerate & Cripple” Strategy is Alive and Well
After Republican Pat McCrory was elected Governor in 2012, North Carolina’s well-organized Left-wing nonprofit policy groups met to map out an attack strategy. The attack was aimed ... Keep Reading
Lt. Gov. Forest: Beware of ‘Extortion’ by Outside Groups
House Bill 2 has been repealed -- but the after-effects of the debate may haunt North Carolina for a long time. Over at NC Capitol Connection, Mark Shiver recounts his "What ... Keep Reading
Conservatives Wary of Rumored Repeal of HB 2
"What Matters in North Carolina" recently looked over rumblings in the media about a repeal of House Bill 2, (HB 2) in North Carolina. Host Mark Shiver asked Lt. Gov. Dan Forest ... Keep Reading
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest on ‘What Matters’
The latest "What Matters in North Carolina" podcast has a fascinating interview with Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. He reveals: What is he expecting to be some of the more significant ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Highlights National and State Races Eight Weeks Before Election Day
RALEIGH – The September poll of North Carolina likely voters includes important issues and federal and state races just eight weeks out from Election Day 2016. All questions and ... Keep Reading
HB2: At Least We Can Agree on This
When it comes to the HB2 controversy, we can all agree on at least one thing: that individuals must have the right to run their businesses based on their sincerely held beliefs, ... Keep Reading
