RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT: Thom Tillis, NCGA’s heavy-handed traffic cop
In the run-up to the 2010 elections, we heard a lot of sob stories from NCGA Republicans about how heavy-handed and unfair the Democrats were to them when they
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Blueprint 101: Spin SOP so that it looks — and sounds — like a sordid scandal
McCrory replaces State Board of Elections as inquiry into contributions begins That’s the headline screaming at us from behind the McClatchy-Raleigh paywall. The average low-information voter — perhaps one of
Continue readingIt’s not about Rs vs. Ds. It’s statism vs. freedom.
[H]ow on earth could an Obama-liberal be one of the four Republican Leaders in the State House? That’s a question longtime campaign consultant Carter Wrenn asked in a recent
Continue readingBlueprinting Mr. Stone: ”McClatchy Rob” has no shame
Democrats have been working hard to take out state Rep. Mike Stone (R-Sanford). Stone’s 2012 race was a little too close for comfort. In 2013, the Blueprint crowd has ordered
Continue readingNCGOP leadership races 2013: AND THEN there were four ….
The race for NCGOP vice-chairman got a little more crowded this week. Joyce Krawiec of Forsythe County announced on Facebook her intention to seek the
Continue readingIn home stretch of NCGOP leadership races, Pope & Bradley exude confidence
If you believe the spin of a lot of NCGOP insiders, the state Republican Party will be governed for the next two years by a former legislator and the cousin
Continue readingJim Duncan: A NC grassroots leader to keep an eye on
My diligent efforts to bring you the best intelligence and insight into Carolina politics put me into contact with a diverse array of people from across our two states.
Continue readingDid Thom Tillis torpedo bid by Justice Newby’s relative to join UNC BOG?
I had a rather interesting conversation today with a fellow who has a LONG track record of influence in North Carolina Republican politics. He says Wake County conservative leaders
Continue readingAs NCGOP elections approach, the rumor mill starts swirling
Both the chairmanship and vice chairmanship of the North Carolina Republican Party are up for grabs this summer. Two candidates are vying for the chairman’s post, while
Continue readingNew grassroots video seeks action on 2012 RNC heavy-handedness
It’s pretty clear that folks across the country — as well as in the Carolinas — are still smarting from the heavy-handed, top-down, DC-centric management of the 2012
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