#ncga: The brave new world of the House GOP (A rightward shift?)
A rightward shift. That’s how two sources – who both had votes in today’s leadership vote — described the final results to me. You can read and watch the accounts
Continue readingA rightward shift. That’s how two sources – who both had votes in today’s leadership vote — described the final results to me. You can read and watch the accounts
Continue readingI wasn’t surprised that Tim Moore was tapped by his GOP House colleagues Saturday to be the next speaker of the North Carolina House. I WAS surprised that he got
Continue readingWe’ve reported extensively on the on-going saga with the Coastal Resources Commission and their, um, “struggle” to comply with the legislature’s instructions to produce a balanced, science-based sea level rise
Continue readingIt’s not unusual for big campaign contributors to get plum appointments from elected officials. Charlotte’s John Fennebresque is definitely a big donor. Check out these numbers: If my math is
Continue readingWe don’t need no education regulations We dont need no thought control price controls No dark sarcasm nosy bureaucrats in the classroom our business Teachers Politicians, leave them kids folks alone It’s widely
Continue reading“All-of-the-above” is a nice, safe term. You don’t offend anyone. You’re taking everyone’s options. It’s perfect for politicians wanting to keep everyone happy. But the ”all-of-the-above” energy strategy being touted
Continue readingIt’s amazing. It used to be the kiss of death for a politician when he or she blatantly disrespects their base. But, hey — Thom Tillis did it, and he’s
Continue readingThe Republican majority will huddle next weekend to pick leaders for the chamber AND for their caucus. Since they are a majority in the General Assembly’s lower chamber, the Republican
Continue readingGovernor Pat McCrory is ratcheting up his efforts to bring the same GOP base infuriation and screwing-over tactics he perfected in Charlotte to a much larger statewide audience. The legislature set
Continue readingOne of the best stories from this past election day was Republican — and former state trooper — Keith Stone being elected Sheriff of Nash County. Stone and I both have
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