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Over the weekend, the press began a narrative drumbeat suggesting that President Trump was somehow responsible for the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh on Saturday - the deadliest anti-Semitic shooting in American history.
Over the weekend, the press began a narrative drumbeat suggesting that President Trump was somehow responsible for the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh on Saturday - the deadliest anti-Semitic shooting in American history.
 
Natasha Marcus of Davidson hopes to help fellow Democrats break the Republicans' supermajority hold in the N.C. Senate, but to do so she has to foil incumbent Republican Jeffrey Tarte's bid for a fourth term in Senate District 41
Natasha Marcus of Davidson hopes to help fellow Democrats break the Republicans' supermajority hold in the N.C. Senate, but to do so she has to foil incumbent Republican Jeffrey Tarte's bid for a fourth term in Senate District 41
 
After Hurricane Florence and the GenX scandal rocked southeast North Carolina, Democratic challenger Harper Peterson thinks he can oust Republican incumbent Michael Lee from office
After Hurricane Florence and the GenX scandal rocked southeast North Carolina, Democratic challenger Harper Peterson thinks he can oust Republican incumbent Michael Lee from office
 
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who claimed to be Native American when a DNA study showed she has as little as .09% Indian blood, is still trying to explain away her assertion.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who claimed to be Native American when a DNA study showed she has as little as .09% Indian blood, is still trying to explain away her assertion.
 
Republican incumbent Rep. George Holding has garnered a significant lead against his opponents in the N.C. 2nd Congressional District race, according to the latest poll from the Civitas Institute
Republican incumbent Rep. George Holding has garnered a significant lead against his opponents in the N.C. 2nd Congressional District race, according to the latest poll from the Civitas Institute
 
Americans' trust in higher education is crumbling. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 48 percent of American adults have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in higher education
Americans' trust in higher education is crumbling. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 48 percent of American adults have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in higher education
 
Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed as the 114th associate justice to the Supreme Court on Saturday, October 6. It almost didn't happen. And if everything went the way Democrats planned, it wouldn't have.
Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed as the 114th associate justice to the Supreme Court on Saturday, October 6. It almost didn't happen. And if everything went the way Democrats planned, it wouldn't have.
 
Education is a priority for the candidates running for the open seat in N.C. House District 25, but their focus is on different aspects of classroom instruction
Education is a priority for the candidates running for the open seat in N.C. House District 25, but their focus is on different aspects of classroom instruction
 
The two candidates competing for the N.C. House District 1 open seat agree that more economic development and good-paying jobs are top priorities in the northeastern counties that make up the poor, largely rural district
The two candidates competing for the N.C. House District 1 open seat agree that more economic development and good-paying jobs are top priorities in the northeastern counties that make up the poor, largely rural district
 
In the heat of partisan battle, much discussion about North Carolina’s Supreme Court election focuses on the current split between the court’s Republicans and Democrats
In the heat of partisan battle, much discussion about North Carolina’s Supreme Court election focuses on the current split between the court’s Republicans and Democrats
 
On Monday, President Trump announced to Axios on HBO that he would pursue an executive order to outlaw birthright citizenship just before the election.
On Monday, President Trump announced to Axios on HBO that he would pursue an executive order to outlaw birthright citizenship just before the election.
 
For voters in House District 119, it's a case of déjà vu all over again. Republican incumbent Mike Clampitt and Democrat Joe Sam Queen are battling in another general election to win the legislative seat
For voters in House District 119, it's a case of déjà vu all over again. Republican incumbent Mike Clampitt and Democrat Joe Sam Queen are battling in another general election to win the legislative seat
 
N.C. 13th U.S. Congressional District (Southwestern half of Guilford County, and parts of Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Rowan, and Iredell counties.)
N.C. 13th U.S. Congressional District (Southwestern half of Guilford County, and parts of Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Rowan, and Iredell counties.)
 
House District 37 (covers southern Wake County bordering Johnston, Harnett, and Chatham counties.)
House District 37 (covers southern Wake County bordering Johnston, Harnett, and Chatham counties.)
 
In the aftermath of the deadliest anti-Semitic shooting in American history in Pittsburgh on Saturday, the media have leapt to push the narrative that President Trump is somehow responsible.
In the aftermath of the deadliest anti-Semitic shooting in American history in Pittsburgh on Saturday, the media have leapt to push the narrative that President Trump is somehow responsible.
 
Has politics become polarized? Even if you and I agree on little else, I'll bet we agree that the answer is clearly yes
Has politics become polarized? Even if you and I agree on little else, I'll bet we agree that the answer is clearly yes
 
On Thursday, The New York Times tried - once again - to attack Trump White House senior advisor Jared Kushner with a scurrilous accusation of brutal callousness.
On Thursday, The New York Times tried - once again - to attack Trump White House senior advisor Jared Kushner with a scurrilous accusation of brutal callousness.
 
As Election Day approaches, you will continue to hear a great deal about hot-button issues that candidates believe may either swing your vote or motivate you to cast it
As Election Day approaches, you will continue to hear a great deal about hot-button issues that candidates believe may either swing your vote or motivate you to cast it
 
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
I never cease to be amazed that there are people who don't get "the word" about what is going on in local politics.
 
Critics have devised reasonable arguments against each of the six constitutional amendments on North Carolina’s election ballot. But outlandish claims about the amendments threaten to drown out serious messages that might sway undecided voters
Critics have devised reasonable arguments against each of the six constitutional amendments on North Carolina’s election ballot. But outlandish claims about the amendments threaten to drown out serious messages that might sway undecided voters
 
High school seniors could apply to any community college, nearly all private colleges, and six of the 10 public universities in North Carolina for free last week (October 15-19) as part of the annual NC Countdown to College
High school seniors could apply to any community college, nearly all private colleges, and six of the 10 public universities in North Carolina for free last week (October 15-19) as part of the annual NC Countdown to College
 
Gov. Roy Cooper issued several executive orders waiving enforcement of transportation-related regulations to help the agriculture industry prepare for Hurricane Florence
Gov. Roy Cooper issued several executive orders waiving enforcement of transportation-related regulations to help the agriculture industry prepare for Hurricane Florence
 
The authority of the states to regulate their own insurance markets was severely curtailed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The authority of the states to regulate their own insurance markets was severely curtailed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
 
We talk a lot about today's tribal, partisan politics, where the camps seem to migrate farther and farther to the right or left, screaming at and accusing each other of ever-increasing atrocities
We talk a lot about today's tribal, partisan politics, where the camps seem to migrate farther and farther to the right or left, screaming at and accusing each other of ever-increasing atrocities
 
The leader of the University of North Carolina System announced she is leaving her post after just 2 1/2 years on the job
The leader of the University of North Carolina System announced she is leaving her post after just 2 1/2 years on the job
 
At long last, its' beginning to feel a lot like autumn. The mornings are chilly and call for a light sweater.
At long last, its' beginning to feel a lot like autumn. The mornings are chilly and call for a light sweater.
 
Unaffiliated North Carolina voters are trending Republican, the conservative Civitas Institute found in its latest statewide poll. Even so, the Democratic Party maintains a lead on the generic ballot
Unaffiliated North Carolina voters are trending Republican, the conservative Civitas Institute found in its latest statewide poll. Even so, the Democratic Party maintains a lead on the generic ballot
 
On Thursday, NBC News officially fired morning host Megyn Kelly over comments she made on Tuesday regarding darkening one's skin for a Halloween costume.
On Thursday, NBC News officially fired morning host Megyn Kelly over comments she made on Tuesday regarding darkening one's skin for a Halloween costume.
 
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
If we re-elect Frankie Waters as county commissioner, we can expect four more years like we have gotten the last four years. How do we know that? He has warned us of just that.
 
UNC System President Margaret Spellings is expected to resign from her position, Carolina Journal has confirmed through an independent source
UNC System President Margaret Spellings is expected to resign from her position, Carolina Journal has confirmed through an independent source
 
More North Carolina voters support than oppose a constitutional amendment reducing the state’s income tax to a maximum allowable rate of 7 percent, the latest Civitas Institute poll finds
More North Carolina voters support than oppose a constitutional amendment reducing the state’s income tax to a maximum allowable rate of 7 percent, the latest Civitas Institute poll finds
 
If we learned one thing during the devastation and recovery from Hurricanes Florence and Michael, it’s that setting aside more than $2 billion in savings for a rainy day was a very good idea
If we learned one thing during the devastation and recovery from Hurricanes Florence and Michael, it’s that setting aside more than $2 billion in savings for a rainy day was a very good idea
 
Much of the economic news lately is focusing on the fact that labor is becoming a scarce commodity
Much of the economic news lately is focusing on the fact that labor is becoming a scarce commodity
 
In the race for a seat on the N.C. Supreme Court, voters are the highest-ranking judges
 
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