Alexander H. Jones

New Poll Presents A Compelling, Alarming Picture of the NCGOP

by Alexander H. Jones | Jan 14, 2022 | Politics | 4 comments

From time to time it is important to peruse a statistical portrait of the nation’s politics. Politics cannot be reduced to a science, at least not yet; it is too raw and human for perfect quantification. But we need data to debunk false popular impression and...

The Decline and Fall of Mark Walker

by Alexander H. Jones | Jan 12, 2022 | Politics | 1 comment

Odd though it now seems, Congressman Mark Walker once appeared to be a savvy politician. He was a former preacher and strong social conservative who presumably could attract the support of North Carolina’s many white evangelical Christians, but, at the same...

NC-06 Primary is a Ray of Hope for North Carolina

by Alexander H. Jones | Jan 11, 2022 | Politics | 3 comments

“The heart and soul of North Carolina’s industrial future is the Research Triangle,” said former Governor Luther Hodges. Hodges and several heavy-hitting Triad businessmen had the audacity to form a high-tech research park in the patch of hardwood...

Clay Aiken Adds to a Strong Field in NC-06

by Alexander H. Jones | Jan 10, 2022 | Politics | 0 comments

Earlier today, singer and former American Idol star Clay Aiken tossed his hat into the ring for North Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District. Aiken, a Raleigh native and UNC-Charlotte graduate, had previously run against Renee Ellmers in a far more conservative...

Catherine Truitt Trash-Talks Critical Thinking

by Alexander H. Jones | Jan 7, 2022 | Politics | 2 comments

In my years of following state politics, I have heard North Carolina Republicans say stupid, outrageous, incomprehensible and otherwise foolish things. Pat McCrory said Caitlin Jenner would have to use the men’s shower if she ran track at UNC-Chapel Hill. Larry...