America’s party

America’s party

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Editor's Blog | 2 comments

For years, we’ve heard Republicans talk about “real Americans.” It’s code for white, rural and, usually, working class. We’ll see photos of people in trucks or with guns, usually with patriotic symbols like flags or eagles easily visible. Think a Chevy commercial for...
Of course it’s voter suppression

Of course it’s voter suppression

by | Aug 18, 2020 | Editor's Blog

Here in North Carolina, we’ve had as good a look at voter suppression efforts as any state in the nation. From reducing voting hours to limiting polling locations to restricting access through voter ID programs to extreme gerrymandering, we have watched the GOP...
The Democratic lynchpin

The Democratic lynchpin

by | Aug 14, 2020 | 2020 elections, Editor's Blog | 1 comment

The left-leaning political organization FlipNC released an analysis of the state called Pivotal at Every Level: Cumberland County is Ground Zero for Flipping NC Blue in 2020. The central premise is that Cumberland County has now become the most competitive county in...
NC-11 heats up

NC-11 heats up

by | Aug 13, 2020 | 2020 elections, Editor's Blog | 2 comments

The Congressional race in NC-11 is heating up. Two polls show the race is tight in a district that Republicans hoped to hold easily. Democratic nominee Moe Davis released a poll yesterday showing that he is in a statistical tie with his Republican opponent, Madison...

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