North Carolina is one of three states proposed for a fall "Red v. Blue" debate between Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2023 @ 2:30 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Candidates Walker and Folwell close, but behind in hypothetical matchups
Published: Monday, June 12th, 2023 @ 11:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Republican voters doublecrossed by Raleigh RINOs
Published: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 @ 5:42 pm
By: John Steed
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N.C. legislative leaders have asked a federal court to dismiss unaffiliated voters' lawsuit challenging the partisan composition of the State Board of Elections.
Published: Thursday, March 16th, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein officially kicked off the state’s 2024 race for governor Wednesday morning throwing his hat in the ring by tweeting out a video that takes aim squarely at N.C.’s current lieutenant governor, and possible opponent, Mark Robinson.
Published: Monday, February 6th, 2023 @ 5:00 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A video from N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein Wednesday morning confirms his plan to run for governor in 2024.
Published: Sunday, February 5th, 2023 @ 10:25 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Cheri Beasley does not care about our children.
Published: Friday, August 26th, 2022 @ 11:28 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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As the US Senate considers Joe Biden’s nominee for the US Supreme Court, North Carolinians are reminded that one of the most important jobs of a US Senator is reviewing the qualification of nominees for federal appointments and then voting up or down on these nominees.
Published: Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 @ 5:58 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A debate Saturday among three Republican candidates to replace retiring U.S. Sen Richard Burr, R-N.C., was substantive and respectful yet offered just enough fireworks to spark small fires throughout.
Published: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 @ 3:22 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Polling trends along with changing demographics of the electorate are key to 2022
Published: Monday, May 24th, 2021 @ 10:52 am
By: Carolina Journal
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The N.C. Supreme Court opened the door in 2018 to a potential seismic shift in state government power.
Published: Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 @ 11:54 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a razor-thin lead over President Trump among North Carolina voters, a new poll shows.
Published: Friday, October 30th, 2020 @ 1:43 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina, like most of the country, has become increasingly polarized in our political thinking and behavior.
Published: Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 @ 10:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Joe Biden for President makes another unforced error in hosting a “Back to School” virtual rally featuring Jill Biden, which puts a spotlight on Democrat Governor Roy Cooper’s utter failure to get kids back to school.
Published: Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 @ 9:21 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Joe Biden continues his attacks on Democrat Governor Roy Cooper with his next North Carolina specific attack ad.
Published: Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 @ 3:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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After Democrat Roy Cooper narrowly defeated Republican Gov. Pat McCrory in 2016, the GOP-led General Assembly moved quickly to dispossess the incoming governor of some of the office’s powers.
Published: Friday, December 20th, 2019 @ 8:45 am
By: Carolina Journal
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State Rep. Holly Grange, a New Hanover County Republican, made it official. She’s running in 2020 for governor.
Published: Sunday, July 21st, 2019 @ 2:38 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Voters tend to credit the governor for a state's strong economy and fiscal health
Published: Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 @ 9:45 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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After Republican Pat McCrory was elected Governor in 2012, North Carolina's well-organized Left-wing nonprofit policy groups met to map out an attack strategy
Published: Thursday, November 23rd, 2017 @ 7:21 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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When it comes to electoral strength, is demography destiny? Leaders of both major political parties often seem to think so.
Published: Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 @ 4:07 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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One key consequence of the 2016 elections in North Carolina was that the state's court system drew a great deal of attention
Published: Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 @ 2:33 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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As legislative Republicans abruptly called themselves into yet another special session on Wednesday, stunned House Democrats stood in protest
Published: Saturday, December 17th, 2016 @ 11:23 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Gov. Pat McCrory has asked the General Assembly to write a $200 million check to help North Carolina residents and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires
Published: Thursday, December 15th, 2016 @ 12:24 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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According to initial voting returns, Republican legislators seem likely to keep clear control of the North Carolina General Assembly, losing one seat overall in the House of Representatives but gaining a seat in the Senate
Published: Sunday, December 11th, 2016 @ 10:42 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper has a lead of roughly 5,000 votes in his attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, and Cooper was quick to claim victory Tuesday night, telling supporters
Published: Saturday, November 12th, 2016 @ 5:56 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A stunning election night ended with several election races - including the contest for governor - unresolved, even as Republicans Donald Trump and Richard Burr scored significant victories and the GOP retained its supermajority status in the General Assembly
Published: Wednesday, November 9th, 2016 @ 6:05 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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As Democrats and Republicans actively contest North Carolina's governorship, U.S. Senate seat, and 15 electoral votes for president this fall, don't expect them to ignore other races on the ballot
Published: Friday, October 7th, 2016 @ 10:26 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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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
Published: Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 @ 3:51 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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North Carolina has one of the most-polled electorates in the United States
Published: Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 @ 11:29 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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"The presidential race," N.C. State University political science professor Steven Greene said when asked what will affect the Nov. 8 general election in North Carolina the most
Published: Friday, March 18th, 2016 @ 10:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Nearly 20 members of the General Assembly, including several powerful veteran lawmakers, will not be running for re-election in 2016, and that number could swell as the candidate filing period that opens today at noon moves forward
Published: Friday, January 8th, 2016 @ 6:45 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Casting himself as a champion of traditional North Carolina values under assault by a wayward Republican governor and General Assembly, Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Monday he is running for governor against GOP incumbent Pat McCrory "to set a new direction."
Published: Thursday, October 15th, 2015 @ 12:03 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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