#ncpol: Lil’ Tricia and the $750 “tip”
During recent debate on the state budget, state Rep. Tricia Cotham (D-Mecklenburg) got a lot of drive-by media play for this particular gem: A $750 tip ???? What profession
Continue readingNC-02: Well, THAT didn’t take long.
In an earlier post, we mused about how long it would take for “Pastor Randy” to show up in this congressional campaign. For those of you not familiar with that
Continue reading#campaign2016: Josh Stein FINALLY comes out
Yes, ladies and gentlemen. The WORST kept secret in Raleigh — and believe me there are a lot of contenders for that title — was splashed across the headlines this
Continue readingNC-02: #ASKHERWHY (Go ahead. Ask Her.)
It appears filing for office will be moved up to DECEMBER and the primaries will take place in MARCH. That will likely ensure the political fireworks get off to an
Continue reading#NC-02: A few thoughts on the RINO hunt
Well, this ad popped up during the most recent televised GOP presidential debate — making it clear that North Carolina’s Second Congressional District GOP primary will be just as much
Continue reading#ncga: Limited government and the GOP formally separate
We’ve heard some tough talk. Everyone is beating their chest getting ready for the upcoming elections. But the chest-beaters are apparently ready to send to the governor a budget that
Continue readingKevin McCarthy? Seriously?
We’re seeing all kinds of trial balloons about the rebels seeking to oust John Boehner reportedly warming to the idea of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Seriously? As Majority Leader, McCarthy (R-CA)
Continue reading#NCSEN: Two choices NOT NAMED Richard Burr
Former judge Paul Wright, who has run unsuccessfully for governor and Congress, has announced he will be challenge incumbent Republican Richard Burr for renomination in 2016. Now, we have another
Continue readingNC-02: And THEN there were four …
The GOP primary for the Second congressional district is looking to get even more crowded. The political class is abuzz with the prospect of a new high-profile entry into the
Continue readingSmacking Speciale (But what about lil’ Tricia?)
It appears that The N&O’s Colin Campbell is competing with Rob Christensen for this year’s “Laziest PoS in the Newsroom” title. So far, the competition looks quite,um, heated. Colin decided
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