Talking About Politics

Carter is a Republican. Gary is a Democrat.

They met in 1984, during the epic U.S. Senate battle between Jesse Helms and Jim Hunt. Carter worked for Helms and Gary, for Hunt.

Years later, they became friends. They even worked together on some nonpolitical clients.

They enjoy talking about politics. So they started this blog in 2005.

They’re still talking. And they invite you to join the conversation.

Carter Wrenn

Gary Pearce

I broke down and joined Facebook. I wanted to know what all the fuss is about. Within a few hours: I had a whole bunch of friends, which made me feel good. My two children had a new outlet by which to mock me. “This is going to be epic,” my 16-year-old daughter…

Fifty Years of Democrats?

By Carter Wrenn • May 5, 2009

The Death of Ideology

By Gary Pearce • May 5, 2009

Tangled Webs

By Gary Pearce • May 4, 2009

The Rebirth of Ideology

By Carter Wrenn • May 2, 2009

The Rebirth of Ideology

By Carter Wrenn • May 2, 2009

Out of Touch

By Gary Pearce • February 20, 2025

I’ve resisted the temptation to rail every day about Trump’s cruelty, corruption and incompetence – and…

Jeanette Hyde

By Gary Pearce • February 14, 2025

Jeanette Hyde went from Miss Yadkin County to Madam Ambassador. Hyde, who died Monday at age…

The Best Way to Steal an Election

By Carter Wrenn • February 13, 2025

We’ve heard a lot about stolen votes – but here’s the best way to steal an…

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