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.

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The Rebirth of Ideology

By Carter Wrenn May 2, 2009

 

The Return of Ideology

By Carter Wrenn May 2, 2009

 

Too Much?

By Gary Pearce May 1, 2009

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

 

100 Days

By Gary Pearce April 28, 2009

 

Easley Rider

By Gary Pearce April 27, 2009

 

Political Shots Fired

By Gary Pearce April 28, 2026

The political sniping began even as chaos still reigned at the White House Correspondents Dinner. My…

Obama 48-Trump 39

By Gary Pearce April 26, 2026

A new nationwide poll shows that, if they could run against each other in 2028, Barack…

“Conservative Successes”?

By Gary Pearce April 23, 2026

Senator Phil Berger was out of touch with voters in his district – and suffered the…