The nationalization of politics that’s occurred in North Carolina and elsewhere over the last few decades is, in many respects, a regrettable phenomenon. Whereas voters once frequently split tickets and displayed an ability and willingness to choose betwe... See more
There’s a phenomenon in the world of politics and policy that is entirely predictable but still comes as a bit of a surprise to witness. It occurs when powerful politicians leave office and then later return to visit their old stomping grounds. As regular... See more
When I was a small child in the dark ages of the early 1960’s, one of my favorite toys was a huggable, pillow-like stuffed animal handed down by my older brother that bore the rather uncomplimentary name “Measly Cat.” Interestingly, as I look back, the na... See more
Give Senator Tillis credit for finally saying and doing the right things Published 57 minutes ago At the outset of the American Civil War, a young and at the time relatively undistinguished U.S. Army officer from Illinois who would later rise swiftly thro... See more
At the outset of the American Civil War, a young and at the time relatively undistinguished U.S. Army officer from Illinois who would later rise swiftly through the ranks offered a simple and straightforward assessment of the political situation in his di... See more
