by Thomas Mills | Nov 14, 2017 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog, Obamacare, Tax Reform |
The wave that washed Democrats into office in 2006 began in September 2005. George W. Bush’s botched response to Katrina began a year-long series of scandals and missteps that left the GOP on the defensive and lacking a coherent message. Like today, they controlled...
by Thomas Mills | Sep 29, 2017 | Editor's Blog, North Carolina
If it weren’t for Mitch McConnell, Mark Walker would be having the worst week in Washington. McConnell’s week has been rough because of events caused by forces bigger than him like the failure of another repeal-and-replace bill and the loss of his chosen candidate in...
by Thomas Mills | Aug 3, 2017 | 2018 elections, Editor's Blog, Tax Reform |
Until now, most Republicans in Congress have tempered their criticisms of Donald Trump. There have been a few exceptions like Lindsey Graham and John McCain but most members of the House and Senate have stayed quiet. They’re worried about angering Trump’s base and...
by Thomas Mills | Apr 27, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Obamacare, Tax Reform |
Republicans have really gotten themselves into a mess with their pledge to repeal the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. They’ve already suffered an embarrassing defeat when they tried to repeal it earlier this month and had to withdraw the bill. Now, they’ve got a...
by Alexander H. Jones | Jun 23, 2016 | Economy, NCGA, Tax Reform |
NC Spin recently tweeted a video called “What are your suggestions for further tax reform?” The question was posed to John Locke Foundation scholar Becki Gray, but I’ve decided to be shamelessly presumptuous and provide my own answer. Focused on other issues,...
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