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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television. Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs. Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television.

Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs.

Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

Wherever you go the overwhelming sentiment is that people can't wait until this election is over
Wherever you go the overwhelming sentiment is that people can't wait until this election is over
 
Momma always said, "Don't wish your life away" whenever I, as a young boy, would declare I couldn't wait until Christmas or my birthday. But even momma would agree with me that I can't wait until November 9th when this election is over.
Momma always said, "Don't wish your life away" whenever I, as a young boy, would declare I couldn't wait until Christmas or my birthday. But even momma would agree with me that I can't wait until November 9th when this election is over.
 
The first step in resolving any conflict or problem is to admit that you have one. Let's admit that we have a race problem. Not only is it divisive, but it is killing us - literally and figuratively - impeding our progress and overall welfare
The first step in resolving any conflict or problem is to admit that you have one. Let's admit that we have a race problem. Not only is it divisive, but it is killing us - literally and figuratively - impeding our progress and overall welfare
 
As a longtime critic of televised political debates I feel compelled to applaud Monday night's debate between our two presidential candidates
As a longtime critic of televised political debates I feel compelled to applaud Monday night's debate between our two presidential candidates
 
Both HB2 and the Charlotte ordinance that preceded it were solutions in search of a problem. We've yet to see certifiable evidence that Charlotte had significant or quantifiable transgender discrimination problems. It was political pandering to a liberal support base
Both HB2 and the Charlotte ordinance that preceded it were solutions in search of a problem. We've yet to see certifiable evidence that Charlotte had significant or quantifiable transgender discrimination problems. It was political pandering to a liberal support base
 
It is fascinating that foreign policy, defense, healthcare, tax reform, government gridlock, human rights, the national debt or even violence and terrorism issues have taken a back seat to the topic of immigration in this election
It is fascinating that foreign policy, defense, healthcare, tax reform, government gridlock, human rights, the national debt or even violence and terrorism issues have taken a back seat to the topic of immigration in this election
 
This strange election cycle has focused too much on personalities and too little on issues, but sooner or later we have to believe the campaigns will shift to a real discussion about issues
This strange election cycle has focused too much on personalities and too little on issues, but sooner or later we have to believe the campaigns will shift to a real discussion about issues
 
We get caught up in the personalities running for office, often losing sight of the issues that should be the focus of the campaigns.
We get caught up in the personalities running for office, often losing sight of the issues that should be the focus of the campaigns.
 
Politicians make promises. It's what they do. Candidates often promise bold and grandiose actions to get your vote and win their elections. Some sound appealing, but are they realistic and attainable?
Politicians make promises. It's what they do. Candidates often promise bold and grandiose actions to get your vote and win their elections. Some sound appealing, but are they realistic and attainable?
 
Let us settle for all time the question whether there is bias in the media.
Let us settle for all time the question whether there is bias in the media.
 
With fewer than 90 days before the November 8th elections it is fitting to consider who can and will vote and what can be done to encourage voter turnout
With fewer than 90 days before the November 8th elections it is fitting to consider who can and will vote and what can be done to encourage voter turnout
 
"America has a heart problem," proclaimed Reverend William Barber at the recent Democratic National Convention. Combining the words and style of an old-time revivalist with a modern-day prophet, Barber stirred the audience and reverberated across America
"America has a heart problem," proclaimed Reverend William Barber at the recent Democratic National Convention. Combining the words and style of an old-time revivalist with a modern-day prophet, Barber stirred the audience and reverberated across America
 
Most everywhere you go people repeat a familiar refrain. They can't vote for Trump and don't like Hillary, or vice versa. These are the two most unpopular presidential candidates since they started these polls
Most everywhere you go people repeat a familiar refrain. They can't vote for Trump and don't like Hillary, or vice versa. These are the two most unpopular presidential candidates since they started these polls
 
The future for our state and the nation will be determined by the 2016 elections and North Carolina voters will have a big voice on both levels
The future for our state and the nation will be determined by the 2016 elections and North Carolina voters will have a big voice on both levels
 
The halfway mark of this event-filled year is a good time to reflect on the first six months in North Carolina. We would say the year's theme to date has been protest
The halfway mark of this event-filled year is a good time to reflect on the first six months in North Carolina. We would say the year's theme to date has been protest
 
Like many, I enjoyed the July 4th cookouts, relaxation with family, friends and fireworks, but it was also a time for remembrances and reflection.
Like many, I enjoyed the July 4th cookouts, relaxation with family, friends and fireworks, but it was also a time for remembrances and reflection.
 
Now that the NC Department of Health and Human Services has submitted detailed plans for the Medicaid reforms passed last year we are able to get a clearer picture how reform is to be implemented. Our analysis leaves us with more questions than answers
Now that the NC Department of Health and Human Services has submitted detailed plans for the Medicaid reforms passed last year we are able to get a clearer picture how reform is to be implemented. Our analysis leaves us with more questions than answers
 
Before the all-but-certain nasty political rhetoric dominates the airways it might be instructive to use this "quieter" time to analyze the North Carolina electorate and look at who might vote.
Before the all-but-certain nasty political rhetoric dominates the airways it might be instructive to use this "quieter" time to analyze the North Carolina electorate and look at who might vote.
 
The checkout line was stalled and grew long. "What's taking so long," one impatient customer groused
The checkout line was stalled and grew long. "What's taking so long," one impatient customer groused
 
When Representative Rob Bryan first proposed the idea of Achievement School Districts it seemed, at first, a pretty radical concept, but after a year of discussion we've not heard many alternatives put forward
When Representative Rob Bryan first proposed the idea of Achievement School Districts it seemed, at first, a pretty radical concept, but after a year of discussion we've not heard many alternatives put forward
 
One of the more frequent excuses given for not voting is, "my vote won't really matter."
One of the more frequent excuses given for not voting is, "my vote won't really matter."
 
There are too few statesmen today, but David Gergen qualifies as one.
 
Most of our state's 16 public universities are thriving but the UNC Board of Governors and our General Assembly continue to look for solutions at struggling campuses in smaller communities and those with larger minority enrollments.
Most of our state's 16 public universities are thriving but the UNC Board of Governors and our General Assembly continue to look for solutions at struggling campuses in smaller communities and those with larger minority enrollments.
 
What do a billionaire and a socialist have in common?
 
The raging debate over House Bill 2 won't end and has become a political football, only this is a not a game. Regardless of who started the fight or is continuing it, the plain and simple truth is that HB2 is damaging North Carolina.

Fix It

 
The raging debate over House Bill 2 won't end and has become a political football, only this is a not a game. Regardless of who started the fight or is continuing it, the plain and simple truth is that HB2 is damaging North Carolina.
 
The writer of Ecclesiastes says, "For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven." During hard times we recognize the need to hunker down and reduce spending.
The writer of Ecclesiastes says, "For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven." During hard times we recognize the need to hunker down and reduce spending.
 
If you've lived on this planet more than 20 years you've experienced constant changes. We constantly hear that the only thing that remains the same is change and nowhere is that change more evident than in the world of media.
If you've lived on this planet more than 20 years you've experienced constant changes. We constantly hear that the only thing that remains the same is change and nowhere is that change more evident than in the world of media.
 
As a TV talk show moderator my job is to ask questions. Lately, I've been fielding them, mostly about HB2.

My Spin

 
As a TV talk show moderator my job is to ask questions. Lately, I've been fielding them, mostly about HB2.
 
The 2016 election cycle is one of the wildest and strangest we've seen, especially the presidential contests. In recent days these campaigns have raised interesting questions about protest and disruption.
The 2016 election cycle is one of the wildest and strangest we've seen, especially the presidential contests. In recent days these campaigns have raised interesting questions about protest and disruption.
 
If the 2016 election cycle ever leaves the focus on personalities and gets down to issues, we might focus on questions like candidate Ronald Reagan asked voters in 1980: "...Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
If the 2016 election cycle ever leaves the focus on personalities and gets down to issues, we might focus on questions like candidate Ronald Reagan asked voters in 1980: "...Are you better off than you were four years ago?"
 
After a glorious Easter we took a few days of vacation, turned off the television, unplugged (mostly) the Internet and cell phone and got away to more peaceful environs.
After a glorious Easter we took a few days of vacation, turned off the television, unplugged (mostly) the Internet and cell phone and got away to more peaceful environs.
 
If there is one conclusion to be reached from this year's reality TV presidential circus it's that we must change the way we select nominees.
If there is one conclusion to be reached from this year's reality TV presidential circus it's that we must change the way we select nominees.
 
This week's special session of the General Assembly was called primarily to address a new ordinance in Charlotte, due to go into effect April 1.
This week's special session of the General Assembly was called primarily to address a new ordinance in Charlotte, due to go into effect April 1.
 
Following "Super Tuesday," both political parties are wondering how they can survive their nominees, while North Carolinians are pondering the impact on our state.
Following "Super Tuesday," both political parties are wondering how they can survive their nominees, while North Carolinians are pondering the impact on our state.
 
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