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Peas in a pod

by Thomas Mills | Oct 2, 2013 | Editor's Blog, Politics

Reading the N&O editorial that blames U. S. House Speaker John Boehner for the current government shutdown, I couldn’t help but think about Pat McCrory. The embattled governor and thin-skinned speaker share a lot of traits. They would both do well to lead instead...

The GOP: Tea for two

by Thomas Mills | Oct 1, 2013 | Editor's Blog, National Politics

The Republican Party shut down government. It’s not a partisan issue. It’s really an internal fight for the control and direction of the GOP. The Tea Party is basically having a temper tantrum and the Republican leadership is indulging them because they see the Tea...