To the surprise of no one, OpenSecrets.org is reporting that the Tillis-Cunningham Senate race is the most expensive Senate race of all time. As of today, the web site says all ... Keep Reading
Thom Tillis
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
Early lessons of the developing Cal Cunningham scandal
The AP has now confirmed with Arlene Guzman Todd, that she and Cal Cunningham did in fact have an adulterous sexual affair. “The Army Reserve is investigating the matters ... 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
Newspaper: Biden takes lead in North Carolina
While within the margin of error, former vice president Joe Biden has taken a one-point lead over President Donald Trump in North Carolina. Biden now leads 45 to 44 in the latest ... Keep Reading
Civitas poll: Trump, Tillis ahead but both parties have reasons to fear
The latest Civitas poll of likely voters gives both major parties something to fret over regarding the two statewide federal races this fall. Democrat's fear factor: Trump is on ... 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
The who’s who in 2020 political campaigns
At noon on Friday, December 20, 2019, many of North Carolina's schoolchildren began finishing school for the year and started counting the hours until Santa's surprises are ready ... Keep Reading
Is Donald Trump unifying North Carolina Republicans?
For many, President Donald Trump was supposed to be the most divisive figure in Republican Party history. Most of us remember the panic and constant fretting from so many in the ... Keep Reading
Trump, Reagan, and Tillis: assessing the politics of pragmatism and principles with Marc Rotterman
Is Sen. Thom Tillis on shaky ground going into the Republican primary? How is President Donald Trump similar and different from President Ronald Reagan? What does the future hold ... Keep Reading