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As was on full display during the second Presidential debate, part of the latest email leak from the Hillary Clinton campaign reveals the debate moderators are part of the media alliance with Hillary Clinton.
As was on full display during the second Presidential debate, part of the latest email leak from the Hillary Clinton campaign reveals the debate moderators are part of the media alliance with Hillary Clinton.
 
The liberal media makes me sick. Eleven years ago, Donald Trump engaged in some locker room talk about women. Eleven years ago. Sixteen years ago, Hillary Clinton called women who had sexually assaulted by her husband "bimbos," "trailer trash," and "looney-tunes."
The liberal media makes me sick. Eleven years ago, Donald Trump engaged in some locker room talk about women. Eleven years ago. Sixteen years ago, Hillary Clinton called women who had sexually assaulted by her husband "bimbos," "trailer trash," and "looney-tunes."
 
One of the more intriguing North Carolina congressional races is for the open seat in the 13th Congressional District between Democrat Bruce Davis and Republican Ted Budd
One of the more intriguing North Carolina congressional races is for the open seat in the 13th Congressional District between Democrat Bruce Davis and Republican Ted Budd
 
It's back-to-school time and parents everywhere want not only to encourage their children academically, but also want to know how their child's school is performing.
It's back-to-school time and parents everywhere want not only to encourage their children academically, but also want to know how their child's school is performing.
 
Enormous sums of money flowed into the Clinton Foundation during her years as Secretary of State. These funds cannot be accounted for. Tens of millions of dollars were diverted. Furthermore, there is a discrepancy between what people gave the foundation and what it reported.
Enormous sums of money flowed into the Clinton Foundation during her years as Secretary of State. These funds cannot be accounted for. Tens of millions of dollars were diverted. Furthermore, there is a discrepancy between what people gave the foundation and what it reported.
 
Republican Susan Martin is running for a third term to represent House District 8, taking in two-thirds of Wilson County and one-third of Pitt County, where she is being challenged by Charlie Pat Farris, who is a lawyer, lifelong resident, and military veteran
Republican Susan Martin is running for a third term to represent House District 8, taking in two-thirds of Wilson County and one-third of Pitt County, where she is being challenged by Charlie Pat Farris, who is a lawyer, lifelong resident, and military veteran
 
Today's media is largely irrelevant to many of us. The playing field has been leveled by the presence of alternative media sources (like BCN) where the location of the hub does not have to be in New York or Los Angeles.
Today's media is largely irrelevant to many of us. The playing field has been leveled by the presence of alternative media sources (like BCN) where the location of the hub does not have to be in New York or Los Angeles.
 
If Roy Cooper and North Carolina Democrats regain control of state government in Raleigh, where would they get the money to pay for all the spending promises they are making?
If Roy Cooper and North Carolina Democrats regain control of state government in Raleigh, where would they get the money to pay for all the spending promises they are making?
 
There is a saying a person's true character is revealed by what he does when no one is watching. That may be true but I have a slightly different viewpoint on the subject.
There is a saying a person's true character is revealed by what he does when no one is watching. That may be true but I have a slightly different viewpoint on the subject.
 
Now as a pundit, often a ranting one, we are finding that I was right again about the corrupt Democrat media, where so many popular Democrat journalists, with their loyal base of Liberal and RINO media consumers of their particular left wing propaganda, were, are in a collusive relationship.
Now as a pundit, often a ranting one, we are finding that I was right again about the corrupt Democrat media, where so many popular Democrat journalists, with their loyal base of Liberal and RINO media consumers of their particular left wing propaganda, were, are in a collusive relationship.
 
The Great Recession has led to greater scrutiny and tighter budgets across much of higher education. One area however that fails to reflect these trends is spending on college athletics
The Great Recession has led to greater scrutiny and tighter budgets across much of higher education. One area however that fails to reflect these trends is spending on college athletics
 
Like hospital "superbugs" that grow increasingly deadly and difficult to kill, cheating by college students keeps morphing into new and more virulent forms
Like hospital "superbugs" that grow increasingly deadly and difficult to kill, cheating by college students keeps morphing into new and more virulent forms
 
"There is a date certain" when Social Security and Medicare trust funds will be empty, and Millennials and the members of Generation X will be left to pick up the pieces, one of the nation’s leading economists says
"There is a date certain" when Social Security and Medicare trust funds will be empty, and Millennials and the members of Generation X will be left to pick up the pieces, one of the nation’s leading economists says
 
For the first time in America's political history a presidential candidate has threatened to retroactively investigate their opponent and send him - or her - to prison.
For the first time in America's political history a presidential candidate has threatened to retroactively investigate their opponent and send him - or her - to prison.
 
"North Carolina's recent, major changes in economic policy have resulted, thus far, in sizable increases in economic growth, employment, and salaries, and reductions in unemployment rates."
"North Carolina's recent, major changes in economic policy have resulted, thus far, in sizable increases in economic growth, employment, and salaries, and reductions in unemployment rates."
 
I hardly ever listen to talk radio anymore because I do not spend that much time in the auto as I did when I was working for living. Nevertheless, yesterday I had to spend about an hour in the car and the only thing on the radios, AM or FM worth listening to (???) was Rush Limbaugh.
I hardly ever listen to talk radio anymore because I do not spend that much time in the auto as I did when I was working for living. Nevertheless, yesterday I had to spend about an hour in the car and the only thing on the radios, AM or FM worth listening to (???) was Rush Limbaugh.
 
Gerrymandering is bad. North Carolina needs to reform its process of drawing election maps, a process known as redistricting.
Gerrymandering is bad. North Carolina needs to reform its process of drawing election maps, a process known as redistricting.
 
That's what recent tax reforms have delivered to North Carolina, according to a new academic study released today by the Civitas Institute
That's what recent tax reforms have delivered to North Carolina, according to a new academic study released today by the Civitas Institute
 
In 1653, an Anglican clergyman named William Lee had an idea. Watching his family members work constantly with their knitting needles, Lee wondered if it might be possible to automate the process of knitting wool into cloth
In 1653, an Anglican clergyman named William Lee had an idea. Watching his family members work constantly with their knitting needles, Lee wondered if it might be possible to automate the process of knitting wool into cloth
 
Many intelligence and law enforcement officers were interested in hearing about the details of the FBI's Hillary Clinton investigation especially the allegations of crimes committed by her and her staff.
Many intelligence and law enforcement officers were interested in hearing about the details of the FBI's Hillary Clinton investigation especially the allegations of crimes committed by her and her staff.
 
A Durham orthopedic surgeon argues that the State Health Plan for public employees wastes a quarter-billion dollars annually because North Carolina's certificate-of-need laws force patients to use hospital-based facilities instead of physician-operated outpatient surgery clinics.
A Durham orthopedic surgeon argues that the State Health Plan for public employees wastes a quarter-billion dollars annually because North Carolina's certificate-of-need laws force patients to use hospital-based facilities instead of physician-operated outpatient surgery clinics.
 
I am sure most people have heard the expression of "Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life." Oscar Wilde made the expression popular back in 1889. I'll bet he had no idea that we would still be doing it today.
I am sure most people have heard the expression of "Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life." Oscar Wilde made the expression popular back in 1889. I'll bet he had no idea that we would still be doing it today.
 
A healthy relationship between adults is no different than a relationship between two businesses.
A healthy relationship between adults is no different than a relationship between two businesses.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
This week saw Senator Burr campaign throughout the state, speaking to county Republican groups and touring North Carolina businesses.
This week saw Senator Burr campaign throughout the state, speaking to county Republican groups and touring North Carolina businesses.
 
North Carolina is urbanizing - that much is certain. You can chart it in the economic data about population, income, and job creation
North Carolina is urbanizing - that much is certain. You can chart it in the economic data about population, income, and job creation
 
In July 2016, the NC State Treasurer released annual performance figures for the N.C. pension fund
In July 2016, the NC State Treasurer released annual performance figures for the N.C. pension fund
 
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
 
The latest lawsuit against North Carolina's redistricting process challenges the partisan nature of the "gerrymandering" process itself
The latest lawsuit against North Carolina's redistricting process challenges the partisan nature of the "gerrymandering" process itself
 
This weekend, North Carolina will be experiencing gusty winds and a large amount of rainfall as Hurricane Matthew makes its way up the East Coast.
This weekend, North Carolina will be experiencing gusty winds and a large amount of rainfall as Hurricane Matthew makes its way up the East Coast.
 
Much political debate in recent years has focused on income inequality in the United States and what, if anything, the federal government ought to do about it
Much political debate in recent years has focused on income inequality in the United States and what, if anything, the federal government ought to do about it
 
Many have often accused the Democrats of buying votes by giving away money. But if you examine the political landscape closely you will see that both Democrats and Republicans do the same think in an effort to influence voters.
Many have often accused the Democrats of buying votes by giving away money. But if you examine the political landscape closely you will see that both Democrats and Republicans do the same think in an effort to influence voters.
 
A recent event hosted by the Libre Institute highlighted an issue that's gaining support across the ideological spectrum: Reforms in the criminal-justice system that would clean up the legal code, not only reducing penalties for nonviolent offenses but also removing many crimes from the books
A recent event hosted by the Libre Institute highlighted an issue that's gaining support across the ideological spectrum: Reforms in the criminal-justice system that would clean up the legal code, not only reducing penalties for nonviolent offenses but also removing many crimes from the books
 
A known international weapons dealer - who had threatened the Obama administration that he would testify about information regarding then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's arming of Islamist "freedom-fighters" in Syria after having the CIA collect them in 2011-12 in Libya - is released by US-AG.
A known international weapons dealer - who had threatened the Obama administration that he would testify about information regarding then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's arming of Islamist "freedom-fighters" in Syria after having the CIA collect them in 2011-12 in Libya - is released by US-AG.
 
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