by Thomas Mills | Aug 28, 2014 | 2014 Elections, Editor's Blog, National Politics, US Senate |
If the Democrats hold onto the Senate this year, we’ll hear a lot about the brilliant Koch brothers strategy. But I would argue that it will have more to do with the mood of the electorate. Very simply, the national political environment is slowly but steadily...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 6, 2014 | Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
In the wake of their contentious legislative session, I want to offer Republicans some free advice. First, stop blaming the Democrats. On issues from teacher salaries to coal ash GOP defenders repeatedly say, “The Democrats did it.” Preschool should have taught you...
by Thomas Mills | May 21, 2014 | Economy, Editor's Blog, NC Politics |
Republicans in Raleigh have a problem with their storyline. They keep insisting that North Carolina is on a “Carolina Comeback” but nobody’s feeling the benefits–except the rich. They cite falling unemployment numbers but those are just statistics and don’t...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 18, 2014 | Economy, Editor's Blog, Education, NC Politics |
Well, the results are coming in and they’re not looking good for the GOP. work force is shrinking while our population is growing, they’ve screwed up every crisis that’s come along from Medicaid to coal ash and the only people who are really benefiting from...
by Thomas Mills | Mar 30, 2014 | Economy, Editor's Blog, NC Politics, NCGOP |
The rest of the nation is in a slow but steady recovery with a steady rise in employment. Not here in North Carolina, though. According to the Wall Street Journal, that bastion of liberalism, workforce has declined by 64,000 people since last February and we lost...
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