North Carolina – Democrats
Had Enough?
North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race will be nasty and brutal. It also will be our chance to reject the nasty, brutal politics that Trump has inflicted on America for 10 years. A spokesman for the state Republican Party sounded like Trump: “We just look forward to welcoming Roy Cooper to the most miserable campaign he’s…
Read MoreBroken Promise
Roy Cooper has seized the winning issue for 2026. He isn’t officially running, but last week he sent a fundraising email that began: “There is no upside to taking health care away from millions of Americans. “Yet Washington Republicans passed a new budget bill that will do just that, even though Donald Trump promised Medicaid…
Read MoreAn Uphill Climb
I read Gary’s column about Roy Cooper – I’ve only met Roy a couple of times but, even though we disagreed on issues, he was always polite, courteous. And that’s rare in politics these days. Trump unending Senator Thom Tillis came as a shock – most folks figured Tillis would work out a deal with…
Read MoreYes He Will
Almost every day, somebody asks me, “Will Roy Cooper run for Senate?” Yes. I have no inside information. But the former governor is putting together his campaign team. He’s speaking out on social media. And he’s wise to wait. Waiting keeps the focus on who Trump picks to run for Senator Thom Tillis’ seat. Trump,…
Read MoreNever Boring…
You see a lot of strutting, and the truth can fly out the window in the blink of an eye, but the one thing you have to say about politics is…it’s never boring. Ole Thom Tillis sat in the Senate happy until the day Trump posted on Truth Social ‘he’s got to go’ – so…
Read MoreTillis and Cooper
Thom Tillis and Roy Cooper now have the opportunity – no, the obligation – to turn the tide of history against Trump. Tillis made a political decision not to run for reelection. Now he should make a patriotic declaration of conscience. For the next 18 months – unbound by reelection concerns – Tillis can be…
Read More“Rank Hypocrisy”
It was poor judgment for Democratic state Rep. Julie von Haefen to post a picture of a “beheadings” protest sign. She had the character and courage to admit it and apologize on the floor of the House (photo). Republican Speaker Destin Hall professed outrage over the post and admonished House members to “hold yourselves to…
Read MoreIt’s Odd…
Decorating the walls with gold filigree, lining the mantle with gold ornaments, Trump set the stage for ‘Live from the White House.’ The cabinet met, cameras rolled, around the table, somber, differential, smiling, Bondi, Hegseth, Noem lauded Trump. Zelensky walked onto stage – it was like watching a wrestling bout, Trump, Vance pounding, Zelensky dodging.…
Read MoreCooper Must Run
“It’s not that Roy Cooper should run for Senate,” my friend Sam said over lunch. “He has to run.” He’s right. America’s house is on fire, and we all have to pick up a hose or a bucket. Governor Cooper has the best chance to unseat Senator Thom Tillis next year and become the decisive…
Read MoreAchilles Heel
Last week, opening a poll, turning pages I read about voters in a NC district: Trump’s approval rating was Approve 51%, Disapprove 47% – not bad. But buried between the lines was a subtle hitch: The voters who approved of Trump split into two groups – 70% liked both Trump’s policies and his character. But…
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