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 was talking about Obama’s first 100 days with a friend who is a true independent, a retired businessman who is liberal on some things and conservative on others, votes Democratic sometimes and sometimes Republican. “How’s he doing?” I asked. The answer: “Too much on the table.” Those five words sum up…

“Spirits of the Air”

By Carter Wrenn • April 29, 2009

Burr and Abortion

By Gary Pearce • April 29, 2009

The Virtues of a Busy Man

By Carter Wrenn • April 28, 2009

The Virtues of a Busy Man

By Carter Wrenn • April 28, 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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