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I’ve always likened North Carolina’s budget process to a dance, but this year it is hard to tell whether it’s a boogaloo, dosey-doe or the chicken dance. Longtime observers say they’ve never seen anything like what’s taking place.
I’ve always likened North Carolina’s budget process to a dance, but this year it is hard to tell whether it’s a boogaloo, dosey-doe or the chicken dance. Longtime observers say they’ve never seen anything like what’s taking place.
 
With his congressional campaign in debt, his integrity under siege, his health in question, and a criminal investigation over corruption gathering steam, some political observers are doubtful.
With his congressional campaign in debt, his integrity under siege, his health in question, and a criminal investigation over corruption gathering steam, some political observers are doubtful.
 
Several incumbents and establishment-backed candidates lost in the May 8 primary, but those results may not signal a trend
Several incumbents and establishment-backed candidates lost in the May 8 primary, but those results may not signal a trend
 
The Rev. Mark Harris, who lost the 2016 Republican primary in the 9th Congressional District by 144 votes, won a rematch Tuesday with three-term incumbent Rep. Robert Pittenger
The Rev. Mark Harris, who lost the 2016 Republican primary in the 9th Congressional District by 144 votes, won a rematch Tuesday with three-term incumbent Rep. Robert Pittenger
 
State Sen. Ben Clark, D-Hoke, survived an eligibility challenge that could have knocked him out of his re-election race a few days before the May 8 primary
State Sen. Ben Clark, D-Hoke, survived an eligibility challenge that could have knocked him out of his re-election race a few days before the May 8 primary
 
A Jacksonville financial planner is running in the House District 14 Republican primary against the incumbent who has held the seat since 2004
A Jacksonville financial planner is running in the House District 14 Republican primary against the incumbent who has held the seat since 2004
 
It's a three-way race in the state House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary, with incumbent Rep. Jon Hardister squaring off against former state Sen. Mark McDaniel and newcomer Karen Albright
It's a three-way race in the state House of Representatives District 59 Republican primary, with incumbent Rep. Jon Hardister squaring off against former state Sen. Mark McDaniel and newcomer Karen Albright
 
When it comes to government, nothing represents its painful intrusions on individual's lives more than taxes. That is something Republican candidate for N.C. House District 79 Keith Kidwell understands intimately.
When it comes to government, nothing represents its painful intrusions on individual's lives more than taxes. That is something Republican candidate for N.C. House District 79 Keith Kidwell understands intimately.
 
Half of North Carolina's 10 Republican congressional incumbents have primary challengers, and two of three Democrats are being challenged on May 8. If history is a guide, unseating any of them would be a long-shot upset
Half of North Carolina's 10 Republican congressional incumbents have primary challengers, and two of three Democrats are being challenged on May 8. If history is a guide, unseating any of them would be a long-shot upset
 
Roy Cooper was mending fences. Just not the ones you might have imagined
 
Today, the Burr for Senate campaign announced a new digital ad buy after Deborah Ross continues to remain silent on her fight against establishing a sex offender registry in North Carolina when she was the chief lobbyist for the ACLU
Today, the Burr for Senate campaign announced a new digital ad buy after Deborah Ross continues to remain silent on her fight against establishing a sex offender registry in North Carolina when she was the chief lobbyist for the ACLU
 
"The presidential race," N.C. State University political science professor Steven Greene said when asked what will affect the Nov. 8 general election in North Carolina the most
"The presidential race," N.C. State University political science professor Steven Greene said when asked what will affect the Nov. 8 general election in North Carolina the most
 
Standing alongside some of North Carolina's most influential black elected officials at Hillside High School, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton promised Thursday to shred barriers to minority achievement, protect voting rights, and partner with schools to improve education.
Standing alongside some of North Carolina's most influential black elected officials at Hillside High School, Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton promised Thursday to shred barriers to minority achievement, protect voting rights, and partner with schools to improve education.
 
Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Richard Burr: Durham businessman Kevin Griffin; retired Army Capt. Ernest Reeves of Greenville; Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey; and former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh.
Four Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Richard Burr: Durham businessman Kevin Griffin; retired Army Capt. Ernest Reeves of Greenville; Spring Lake Mayor Chris Rey; and former state Rep. Deborah Ross of Raleigh.
 
rry Holmquist can remember the time he decided to wage his first political campaign and challenge two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the March 15 primary.
rry Holmquist can remember the time he decided to wage his first political campaign and challenge two-term Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr in the March 15 primary.
 
Well, the Second District GOP primary race for 2016 is getting7_number to be quite a crowded affair. We've all known incumbent Renee Ellmers was running for reelection. We've known about challengers Jim Duncan, Kay Daly and Frank Roche.
Well, the Second District GOP primary race for 2016 is getting7_number to be quite a crowded affair. We've all known incumbent Renee Ellmers was running for reelection. We've known about challengers Jim Duncan, Kay Daly and Frank Roche.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, and 2nd District U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers are among high-profile Republican incumbents who have drawn Republican primary opponents, but 54 other candidates were, in effect, elected to the General Assembly on Monday because nobody chose to run against...
Gov. Pat McCrory, U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, and 2nd District U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers are among high-profile Republican incumbents who have drawn Republican primary opponents, but 54 other candidates were, in effect, elected to the General Assembly on Monday because nobody chose to run against...
 
Two prominent state lawmakers pushing to make North Carolina's energy policy more friendly to consumers say they will press vigorously for freezing or reducing state mandates to use more renewable energy when the General Assembly returns for the 2016 short session.
Two prominent state lawmakers pushing to make North Carolina's energy policy more friendly to consumers say they will press vigorously for freezing or reducing state mandates to use more renewable energy when the General Assembly returns for the 2016 short session.
 
Folks in New Hanover County have Tammy Covil. Out in the Asheville area, they've now got former county board of education member Lisa Baldwin.
Folks in New Hanover County have Tammy Covil. Out in the Asheville area, they've now got former county board of education member Lisa Baldwin.
 
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 of a media circus.
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 of a media circus.
 
It sounds like something out of one of The Godfather movies, or the final days of Nixon. But the reports we're getting make that headline look like a real possibility.
It sounds like something out of one of The Godfather movies, or the final days of Nixon. But the reports we're getting make that headline look like a real possibility.
 
We've got quite a kerfluffle going down in one Davidson County legislative race. State Senator Stan Bingham is locked in a primary fight for renomination.
We've got quite a kerfluffle going down in one Davidson County legislative race. State Senator Stan Bingham is locked in a primary fight for renomination.
 
Beaufort Observer endorses incumbent county commissioner, Stan Deatherage, as its top pick for the Republican nomination for commissioner, with Candidate Keith Kidwell as their second choice.
Beaufort Observer endorses incumbent county commissioner, Stan Deatherage, as its top pick for the Republican nomination for commissioner, with Candidate Keith Kidwell as their second choice.
 
Since no candidates landed knockout punches or committed breathtaking gaffes in the Republican primary debates for U.S. Senate, election analysts say the only unanswered question is whether front-runner Thom Tillis, the state House Speaker from Mecklenburg County, is forced into a runoff.
Since no candidates landed knockout punches or committed breathtaking gaffes in the Republican primary debates for U.S. Senate, election analysts say the only unanswered question is whether front-runner Thom Tillis, the state House Speaker from Mecklenburg County, is forced into a runoff.
 
A primary opponent is something to be expected even if you are a veteran legislator in the majority party, says state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, R-Cabarrus. After sailing through the 2012 election cycle with no opposition, Hartsell, an attorney, has drawn an opponent in the May 6 Republican primary.
A primary opponent is something to be expected even if you are a veteran legislator in the majority party, says state Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, R-Cabarrus. After sailing through the 2012 election cycle with no opposition, Hartsell, an attorney, has drawn an opponent in the May 6 Republican primary.
 
Early voting gets started this week. We've got some primaries out there. We also have a lot of folks out there who are unopposed for renomination.
Early voting gets started this week. We've got some primaries out there. We also have a lot of folks out there who are unopposed for renomination.
 
Earl Jones wants to win back the North Carolina House District 60 seat he lost four years ago, but will have to defeat Cecil Brockman, a campaign strategist who helped to oust him from the General Assembly, and David Small, a youthful small business owner.
Earl Jones wants to win back the North Carolina House District 60 seat he lost four years ago, but will have to defeat Cecil Brockman, a campaign strategist who helped to oust him from the General Assembly, and David Small, a youthful small business owner.
 
The North Carolina State Bar circumvented the State Board of Elections, may have trampled a Stanly County candidate's constitutional rights, and possibly ran afoul of a prior U.S. Supreme Court ruling when it demanded that Jim Phillips change his campaign signs, critics allege.
The North Carolina State Bar circumvented the State Board of Elections, may have trampled a Stanly County candidate's constitutional rights, and possibly ran afoul of a prior U.S. Supreme Court ruling when it demanded that Jim Phillips change his campaign signs, critics allege.
 
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
The NC House speaker's fan club is beside itself over the Tillis for Senate campaign's $1 million ad buy.
 
Year after year, challengers from both parties have come after incumbent Walter Jones with both barrels blazing. And year after year, Jones keeps going back for a new term in Congress.
Year after year, challengers from both parties have come after incumbent Walter Jones with both barrels blazing. And year after year, Jones keeps going back for a new term in Congress.
 
The power of incumbency, gerrymandered election districts, and a growing national distaste for politics in general might be the causes of having voter ballots for the May 6 primary election showing more blanks than the responses to a pop quiz.
The power of incumbency, gerrymandered election districts, and a growing national distaste for politics in general might be the causes of having voter ballots for the May 6 primary election showing more blanks than the responses to a pop quiz.
 
North Carolina state House speaker, and US Senate candidate, Thom Tillis has picked up the endorsement of the DC-based Business & Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC).
North Carolina state House speaker, and US Senate candidate, Thom Tillis has picked up the endorsement of the DC-based Business & Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC).
 
American Hustle is not just lighting up the movie screens. It's playing out on Capitol Hill as well.
 
Renee Ellmers has been proud of her ties to House leadership. She once slipped up - I think - in a conversation with me, referring to House Speaker John Boehner as her "boss."
Renee Ellmers has been proud of her ties to House leadership. She once slipped up - I think - in a conversation with me, referring to House Speaker John Boehner as her "boss."
 
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