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North Carolina’s history of drawing congressional and legislative districts is challenging to defend for both political parties.
North Carolina’s history of drawing congressional and legislative districts is challenging to defend for both political parties.
 
In the twilight of his political career, Ronald Reagan made the media rounds to discuss his administration, legacy, and unfinished business
In the twilight of his political career, Ronald Reagan made the media rounds to discuss his administration, legacy, and unfinished business
 
Republican U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, who serves the 10th Congressional District, said the single term he served in the state House more than a decade ago
Republican U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, who serves the 10th Congressional District, said the single term he served in the state House more than a decade ago
 
As North Carolina's legislative session (presumably) winds down over the next couple of weeks, it seems increasingly unlikely that the cap on state spending growth and other provisions of the proposed Taxpayer Protection Act will pass this year. The Senate approved the measure a few weeks ago...
As North Carolina's legislative session (presumably) winds down over the next couple of weeks, it seems increasingly unlikely that the cap on state spending growth and other provisions of the proposed Taxpayer Protection Act will pass this year. The Senate approved the measure a few weeks ago...
 
The North Carolina GOP is in deep trouble - or so say the Democrats and left-of-center commentators who are rooting for the Republicans currently leading the state to bicker, fall out, and fail.
The North Carolina GOP is in deep trouble - or so say the Democrats and left-of-center commentators who are rooting for the Republicans currently leading the state to bicker, fall out, and fail.
 
What started out as a runaway by SOMEBODY named Craig Collins and a re-anointing of Carolyn Justice as vice-chairman has evolved into a crowded circus atmosphere featuring vile rumors, physical threats, draft campaigns, and celebrity cameos.
What started out as a runaway by SOMEBODY named Craig Collins and a re-anointing of Carolyn Justice as vice-chairman has evolved into a crowded circus atmosphere featuring vile rumors, physical threats, draft campaigns, and celebrity cameos.
 
Sources tell me that members of the NCGOP Executive Committee were informed via email this morning that current state party chairman Claude Pope will not be seeking another term in office.
Sources tell me that members of the NCGOP Executive Committee were informed via email this morning that current state party chairman Claude Pope will not be seeking another term in office.
 
Mr. Fred Maxline "Max" Rayburn, Jr., age 75, a resident of 106 Cedar Circle, Washington, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mr. Fred Maxline "Max" Rayburn, Jr., age 75, a resident of 106 Cedar Circle, Washington, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
A Democrat named Arthur Williams represented the Outer Banks-centered Sixth District in the North Carolina House from 2003-2011. During that time, he was a good Democrat — a good soldier for then Senate boss Marc Basnight and then-House speaker Jim Black.
A Democrat named Arthur Williams represented the Outer Banks-centered Sixth District in the North Carolina House from 2003-2011. During that time, he was a good Democrat — a good soldier for then Senate boss Marc Basnight and then-House speaker Jim Black.
 
Former Republican legislator John Rhodes, running as a write-in unaffiliated candidate for US Senate, says voters AND the government need to take a closer look at the ethics of GOP US Senate nominee Thom Tillis.
Former Republican legislator John Rhodes, running as a write-in unaffiliated candidate for US Senate, says voters AND the government need to take a closer look at the ethics of GOP US Senate nominee Thom Tillis.
 
I liked the format of Thursday's debate much better than the previous two. It allowed for more of a give-and-take between the candidates.
I liked the format of Thursday's debate much better than the previous two. It allowed for more of a give-and-take between the candidates.
 
We heard this term bantered about when former state Rep. Richard Morgan and a handful of friends cut a deal with Jim Black and the Democrats to snatch a state House majority from the GOP.
We heard this term bantered about when former state Rep. Richard Morgan and a handful of friends cut a deal with Jim Black and the Democrats to snatch a state House majority from the GOP.
 
"I didn't go looking for this opportunity," said John Rhodes, the best-known of the three qualified write-in candidates for US Senate in North Carolina. "It found me.
"I didn't go looking for this opportunity," said John Rhodes, the best-known of the three qualified write-in candidates for US Senate in North Carolina. "It found me.
 
If the powers-that-be in the North Carolina House have their way, that will be absolutely true.
If the powers-that-be in the North Carolina House have their way, that will be absolutely true.
 
The controversy over who will make future appointments to the state Board of Review, which rules on appeals of unemployment board decisions, has gotten personal.
The controversy over who will make future appointments to the state Board of Review, which rules on appeals of unemployment board decisions, has gotten personal.
 
In 2006, Thom Tillis ousted fellow Republican and incumbent John Rhodes in a nasty primary fight for a Mecklenburg County state House seat.
In 2006, Thom Tillis ousted fellow Republican and incumbent John Rhodes in a nasty primary fight for a Mecklenburg County state House seat.
 
Well, it appears Robert Brawley's political career on Jones Street and his relationship with the NCGOP powers that be — swims with the fishes. Just like Luca Brasi.
Well, it appears Robert Brawley's political career on Jones Street and his relationship with the NCGOP powers that be — swims with the fishes. Just like Luca Brasi.
 
Early voting is over. Tuesday is Election Day. Those who have not yet voted either have not had the chance to do so or are still undecided. Thus, we review our Tea Leaves of what's involved in this election.
Early voting is over. Tuesday is Election Day. Those who have not yet voted either have not had the chance to do so or are still undecided. Thus, we review our Tea Leaves of what's involved in this election.
 
I first heard about John Rhodes in 2003 while he was serving in the North Carolina House. He was raising questions about the ethics of Democrat House speaker Jim Black and his Republican co-conspirator co-speaker Richard Morgan.
I first heard about John Rhodes in 2003 while he was serving in the North Carolina House. He was raising questions about the ethics of Democrat House speaker Jim Black and his Republican co-conspirator co-speaker Richard Morgan.
 
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
We've done some extensive reporting on the speaker's activities on Jones Street. Greg Brannon – one of speaker Thom's opponents in the US Senate primary campaign has raised ethical questions about the state House's top man.
 
Moore County's Richard Morgan has evolved into one of the most polarizing figures ever in North Carolina politics. Amazingly, during his time in the NC General Assembly, he was able to earn an equal amount of emnity from conservatives AND liberals.
Moore County's Richard Morgan has evolved into one of the most polarizing figures ever in North Carolina politics. Amazingly, during his time in the NC General Assembly, he was able to earn an equal amount of emnity from conservatives AND liberals.
 
Why release hypothetical November matchup results when filing hasn't started and we still have a May primary election?
Why release hypothetical November matchup results when filing hasn't started and we still have a May primary election?
 
State GOP vice-chairman Joyce Krawiec's appointment to an unexpired state Senate seat from Forsythe County has created a job vacancy within the party hierarchy.
State GOP vice-chairman Joyce Krawiec's appointment to an unexpired state Senate seat from Forsythe County has created a job vacancy within the party hierarchy.
 
Establishment folks are browbeating those of us in the grassroots to toe the party line. Send Kay Hagan home. That's what's important. Even if you have to hold your nose to do it.
Establishment folks are browbeating those of us in the grassroots to toe the party line. Send Kay Hagan home. That's what's important. Even if you have to hold your nose to do it.
 
Carter Wrenn - Richard Morgan's pre-weight loss doppelganger - has surfaced like Captain Ahab's white whale to do a wee bit of the GOP establishment's dirty work in a post on his low-traffic, lightly-read web site
Carter Wrenn - Richard Morgan's pre-weight loss doppelganger - has surfaced like Captain Ahab's white whale to do a wee bit of the GOP establishment's dirty work in a post on his low-traffic, lightly-read web site
 
The North Carolina Republican Party is inarguably bent on proving it is inconsequential to real Conservatives, who actually believe in the tenets of the former Republican Party, and live by Conservative principles.
The North Carolina Republican Party is inarguably bent on proving it is inconsequential to real Conservatives, who actually believe in the tenets of the former Republican Party, and live by Conservative principles.
 
We posted here about an NCGOP establishment vs. grassroots spat in Haywood County. There have been previous issues in Beaufort, Craven, Davidson and Gates counties.
We posted here about an NCGOP establishment vs. grassroots spat in Haywood County. There have been previous issues in Beaufort, Craven, Davidson and Gates counties.
 
We've got it pretty good here in Moore County. One of the lowest tax rates (and crime rates) in North Carolina. World-class golf courses. Lots of great dining and shopping.
We've got it pretty good here in Moore County. One of the lowest tax rates (and crime rates) in North Carolina. World-class golf courses. Lots of great dining and shopping.
 
State House Speaker  -  and US Senate candidate  -  Thom Tillis has been quite talkative lately via email. He's tackled taxes and immigration, and has now moved on to the topic of Richard Morgan & Jim Black.
State House Speaker  -  and US Senate candidate  -  Thom Tillis has been quite talkative lately via email. He's tackled taxes and immigration, and has now moved on to the topic of Richard Morgan & Jim Black.
 
Moore County's Richard Morgan set the standard for hard-nosed vindictive political tactics during his tenure in the NC House. If a legislator dared to "cross" him, Morgan would personally seek out a primary challenger for said legislator.
Moore County's Richard Morgan set the standard for hard-nosed vindictive political tactics during his tenure in the NC House. If a legislator dared to "cross" him, Morgan would personally seek out a primary challenger for said legislator.
 
Until now, it's been easy to draw comparisons between the 2014 US Senate GOP primary in North Carolina and the 2010 Kentucky GOP Senate primary, featuring a doctor - and political novice - and a seasoned, well-funded state government official.
Until now, it's been easy to draw comparisons between the 2014 US Senate GOP primary in North Carolina and the 2010 Kentucky GOP Senate primary, featuring a doctor - and political novice - and a seasoned, well-funded state government official.
 
John Frank — N&O executive editor John Drescher’s attack shih-tzu — is apparently lobbying for a full-time gig in the lap of his master.
John Frank — N&O executive editor John Drescher’s attack shih-tzu — is apparently lobbying for a full-time gig in the lap of his master.
 
State House Speaker Thom Tillis has been tooting his own horn about his fundraising prowess. ONE MILLION DOLLARS, his campaign web site trumpets. What he downplays is that about one-quarter of that came out of his own pockets.
State House Speaker Thom Tillis has been tooting his own horn about his fundraising prowess. ONE MILLION DOLLARS, his campaign web site trumpets. What he downplays is that about one-quarter of that came out of his own pockets.
 
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
The NC General Assembly is moving to accomplish something long overdue - killing off straight-ticket voting. North Carolina has been ONE of only 15 states to allow straight-ticket voting.
 
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