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President Trump, determined to use his power while in office to strengthen the conservative tenor in the judiciary around the nation, is wasting no time finding a replacement for the seat likely to be vacated by the ascension of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
President Trump, determined to use his power while in office to strengthen the conservative tenor in the judiciary around the nation, is wasting no time finding a replacement for the seat likely to be vacated by the ascension of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
 
Lawyers on both sides of North Carolina’s absentee-ballot legal dispute could spend much of their weekend working.
Lawyers on both sides of North Carolina’s absentee-ballot legal dispute could spend much of their weekend working.
 
In the “Roaring Twenties” times were good for many and there was optimism for the future.
In the “Roaring Twenties” times were good for many and there was optimism for the future.
 
Voter registration gains in the critical states of Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania are boosting Republican officials’ optimism for the upcoming presidential election.
Voter registration gains in the critical states of Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania are boosting Republican officials’ optimism for the upcoming presidential election.
 
Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon reports a dramatic drop in the number of American police officers.
Charles Fain Lehman of the Washington Free Beacon reports a dramatic drop in the number of American police officers.
 
North Carolinians have been bound to this mandate for over 100 days but never truly got a clear answer on the state’s evidence for such an order.
North Carolinians have been bound to this mandate for over 100 days but never truly got a clear answer on the state’s evidence for such an order.
 
Conservative Republican Jason Lewis a former Congressman and radio talk show host has pulled into a dead heat with incumbent Democrat US Senator Tina Smith, in Minnesota, where Smith has long been thought to be a shoo-in.
Conservative Republican Jason Lewis a former Congressman and radio talk show host has pulled into a dead heat with incumbent Democrat US Senator Tina Smith, in Minnesota, where Smith has long been thought to be a shoo-in.
 
It is happening even sooner than we expected, but we predict it will grow between now and November 3.
 
Given voting challenges amid COVID-19, what can you actually expect to know about ballot results at the close of Election Day?
Given voting challenges amid COVID-19, what can you actually expect to know about ballot results at the close of Election Day?
 
The Daily Wire pointed out that Aikman’s apparent Harris-Biden endorsement in the hot mic incident ran counter to his past support for Republicans.
The Daily Wire pointed out that Aikman’s apparent Harris-Biden endorsement in the hot mic incident ran counter to his past support for Republicans.
 
Nicholas Rowan of the Washington Examiner reports one Northeastern state’s potential change of a key voting procedure.
Nicholas Rowan of the Washington Examiner reports one Northeastern state’s potential change of a key voting procedure.
 
Judicial Watch announced that it has asked the Montgomery County, Maryland Circuit Court to order the release of all body camera footage from the fatal shooting of Duncan Socrates Lemp earlier this year.
Judicial Watch announced that it has asked the Montgomery County, Maryland Circuit Court to order the release of all body camera footage from the fatal shooting of Duncan Socrates Lemp earlier this year.
 
Who you gonna believe: The crowds that are showing up for Trump Rallies, or the Elite Media "polls" that are skewed by the overweighted samples?
Who you gonna believe: The crowds that are showing up for Trump Rallies, or the Elite Media "polls" that are skewed by the overweighted samples?
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is setting the stage to have even stronger powers if he chooses to impose new COVID-19 rules, a legal scholar tells Carolina Journal.
Gov. Roy Cooper is setting the stage to have even stronger powers if he chooses to impose new COVID-19 rules, a legal scholar tells Carolina Journal.
 
We’ve got just two weeks until the election and the race is tightening in some of the polls that matter the most
We’ve got just two weeks until the election and the race is tightening in some of the polls that matter the most
 
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.
 
The incomparable Mike Antonucci outlines National Education Association and American Federation for Teachers spending on the 2020 elections.
The incomparable Mike Antonucci outlines National Education Association and American Federation for Teachers spending on the 2020 elections.
 
Fifteen years ago, American higher education was beset with serious problems, especially rising costs, politicization of the curriculum, the mania over diversity, and falling academic standards.`
Fifteen years ago, American higher education was beset with serious problems, especially rising costs, politicization of the curriculum, the mania over diversity, and falling academic standards.`
 
Let’s try something new. New for me anyway. A different path, if you will.
 
A defamation case brought against Maxwell by Virginia Roberts Giuffre produced thousands of files; the deposition is part of that cache.
A defamation case brought against Maxwell by Virginia Roberts Giuffre produced thousands of files; the deposition is part of that cache.
 
North Carolina’s deadline for accepting mail-in absentee ballots in this year’s election finally may be settled at the venue state conservative leaders wanted: the U.S. Supreme Court.
North Carolina’s deadline for accepting mail-in absentee ballots in this year’s election finally may be settled at the venue state conservative leaders wanted: the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
The Fairfax Education Association (FEA) is demanding all in-person instruction be banned until at least August of 2021.
The Fairfax Education Association (FEA) is demanding all in-person instruction be banned until at least August of 2021.
 
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines….
 
The eye-popping potential top marginal tax rates on taxpayers under Joe Biden’s tax plan in states like New York recently made national headlines.
The eye-popping potential top marginal tax rates on taxpayers under Joe Biden’s tax plan in states like New York recently made national headlines.
 
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist takes a closer look at Minneapolis.
 
The U.S. government spent at least $162 million last year to incarcerate tens of thousands of criminal illegal immigrants for committing crimes that include rape, murder, kidnapping and terrorism.
The U.S. government spent at least $162 million last year to incarcerate tens of thousands of criminal illegal immigrants for committing crimes that include rape, murder, kidnapping and terrorism.
 
John Loftus writes for National Review Online about an interesting electoral development within a key demographic.
John Loftus writes for National Review Online about an interesting electoral development within a key demographic.
 
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner reports on fears among Republicans about control of the U.S. Senate in 2021.
David Drucker of the Washington Examiner reports on fears among Republicans about control of the U.S. Senate in 2021.
 
It’s election season. And if you live in North Carolina you might think the only elections are those for president, U.S. Senate and governor.
It’s election season. And if you live in North Carolina you might think the only elections are those for president, U.S. Senate and governor.
 
Key Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are now “wavering” on whether to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over concerns about anti-conservative bias on social platforms
Key Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are now “wavering” on whether to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over concerns about anti-conservative bias on social platforms
 
On the eve of the final presidential debate, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced at an election security news conference that Iran and Russia "have taken specific actions to influence public opinion related to our elections."
On the eve of the final presidential debate, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced at an election security news conference that Iran and Russia "have taken specific actions to influence public opinion related to our elections."
 
Taxpayers could pay an extra $1.32 billion if public employees win the ability to collectively bargain, says a report by the John Locke Foundation.
Taxpayers could pay an extra $1.32 billion if public employees win the ability to collectively bargain, says a report by the John Locke Foundation.
 
In his excellent book, Politics According to the Bible, Wayne Grudem explains the stark differences between the two major political parties in America
In his excellent book, Politics According to the Bible, Wayne Grudem explains the stark differences between the two major political parties in America
 
A Wednesday report from Business Insider laid out the doubts that have arisen regarding the bombshell story from the New York Post, which alleged that Democratic nominee Joe Biden knew about his son Hunter Biden’s foreign business deals.
A Wednesday report from Business Insider laid out the doubts that have arisen regarding the bombshell story from the New York Post, which alleged that Democratic nominee Joe Biden knew about his son Hunter Biden’s foreign business deals.
 
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