North Carolina – Republicans
Whack the Lawyers
Richard Vinroot is right: How can the legislature tax the services of mechanics and hairdressers, but not lawyers? Of course, lawyers write the tax legislation. But Democrats are getting themselves into enough political trouble without being elitist, too. Governor Perdue is on her “Save the Schools – and My Poll Ratings” tour. Democrats in the…
Read MoreGary The Profit
It’s hard to imagine a better week – at least in North Carolina – for Republicans. The grand jury’s investigating Governor Easley about the Southport Marina. And Professor Mrs. Easley’s job at NCSU. And Easley’s real estate deal at the beach. And Easley’s free travel. And free vacations. Easley Contributors are testifying, Chancellors are testifying,…
Read MoreRepublicans Rising
Tom Fetzer must have adequately addressed the most important issue on the minds of delegates at the state Republican convention this weekend: his sexual orientation. This obsession with whether someone is gay is one of the problems Republicans have. Another, judging from the recent war of words on our blog, is their anger. At…
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