Group notes this: “The scandal surrounding Duke Energy in the wake of the abrupt departure of incoming CEO Bill Johnson shows no signs of going away any time soon — and that could spell trouble for Democrats, who have tied their political fortunes to once-and-again Duke CEO Jim Rogers in advance of the party’s upcoming [...]
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Obama’s Voter Registration Push Doesn’t Add Up
The Obama campaign keeps talking about registering voters, they’ve been at it (talking that is) for more than a year now with announcements of new voter registration campaigns and drives while hiring people and recruiting volunteers to do the work. But, in North Carolina the numbers just don’t add up. After you read this article, [...]
Brubaker Retiring But Not Leaving the GA
Former House Speaker Harold Brubaker (R-Randolph) is giving up his seat in the legislature but he won’t be leaving the halls of the General Assembly. The chairman of the House Appropriations Committee announced this morning he would retire. But an official in the current House Speaker’s office says Brubaker will become a lobbyist. By law he [...]
Pat McCrory Says He Would Also Refuse to Expand Medicaid
At a stop in Cary the Republican candidate for Governor outlined his ideas for the state’s economy and energy policies. Click on the video report…
Are You Eligible to Vote in the Second Primary?
Everyone should read Rhett Forman’s article “Costly Antique: The Real History of the Second Primary.” It is a thoughtful look at North Carolina’s Primary Elections, specifically the provisions for a second primary. Speaking of a Second Primary, is there anybody out there confused about who can vote in the July 17, 2012 Second Primary? There [...]
