"Even though Cooper won, a lot of the issues he ran on lost." - Ray Nothstine On this episode of Civitalk, Ray and Brooke discuss the dynamics of the election results. Does Trump ... Keep Reading
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North Carolina embraces a conservative agenda again
While national politics may take a leftward tilt, conservatism in North Carolina is on the ascent. One surprise from the election that points to a desire for more conservative ... Keep Reading
Elections in limbo, the future of the GOP, and the changing NC judiciary
This week, Ray and Brooke are joined by election policy analyst Andy Jackson to dive deep into the Election Day results. They discuss the impact President Trump has had on the ... Keep Reading
Big turnout pushes good night for GOP despite well-funded Democrats
President Donald Trump and Senator Thom Tillis led Republicans to strong victories across the state in Council of State, judicial and legislative races. After all election day ... Keep Reading
Cooper’s hostility over 2nd Amendment continues to grow
Probably no inherent right is protected less than the Second Amendment in this nation today. Associate Justice Clarence Thomas has made this point repeatedly as a member of the ... Keep Reading
Cooper should sign 2nd Amendment Protection Act to safeguard more church attendees
The 2nd Amendment Protection Act, or House Bill 652, is legislation passed by the General Assembly on June 25 that closes a loophole that disallows concealed permit holders to ... Keep Reading
Pushback on Cooper’s church order prompts legislation to protect civil liberties during crisis
While not surprising, it's fascinating to watch sheriffs line up to say they won't enforce Gov. Roy Cooper's edicts when it comes to in-building church services. No sane sheriff ... Keep Reading
Long past time for ‘North Carolina governed by chaos’ narrative to die
State Rep. Deb Butler’s epic September 11 outburst on the floor of the General Assembly is a reminder— to some at least—that North Carolina is governed in a perpetual state of ... Keep Reading
Is Roy Cooper vulnerable on his gun control agenda?
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, at least in the current political climate, is well positioned for reelection in 2020. However, a potential vulnerable policy area that is constantly ... Keep Reading
Why the tizzy over a potential state tax refund?
Lots of people seem to know how to spend your money better than you do. If you were suddenly a "Powerball" winner, after the government got their 44 percent cut, there is little ... Keep Reading
