by Thomas Mills | Nov 16, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
ShareIn the midterm elections, Democrats in North Carolina had their best showing since 2008. They won enough legislative seats to overturn veto-proof majorities in both chambers. They won every statewide judicial race on the ballot including the one giving them a 5-2...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 13, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
ShareOne of the biggest winners in the midterm elections in North Carolina wasn’t even on the ballot. Governor Roy Cooper, with more than a little help, built the political machine that put Democrats in a position to sustain his veto and prepare them for the Battle...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 12, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
ShareTwitter is alive with a debate about whether or not 2018 constituted a wave election. I came down of the side of it not being a wave. I interpret a wave election as one that washes people into office, electing people in what were generally considered...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 8, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
ShareIn mid-September, a leaked report from the Republican National Committee showed dampened enthusiasm among the GOP base heading into the midterms. Complacency and a sense of invulnerability left GOP voters unconcerned about the midterms, leaving GOP strategist...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 7, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog
ShareLast night showed the epic political battle we’ll be facing in the future both in North Carolina and across the country. The blue wave never materialized but a blue tide did roll in. When the votes are all counted, Democrats will likely picked up more than 35...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 6, 2018 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog, Politics
ShareDear Republicans, If you’re not already thoroughly ashamed of your party, I’m here to shame you. Your party’s closing argument of the midterm election is a disgrace, grounded in racism and xenophobia and your candidates are buying it up and down the ballot. State...
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