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What comes next for Longleaf Politics in 2026

A note on tightening the mission, building something more influential in North Carolina, and adding video to the mix.
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How my predictions for 2025 panned out
In my defense, there was a lot of crazy stuff that happened.
 • Andrew Dunn
Why isn't the N.C. House Freedom Caucus a bigger deal?
The 33-member bloc has made and broken bills, but still feels more like a rumor than a power center
 • Andrew Dunn
How much does the Trump endorsement matter for Sen. Berger?
Trump’s blessing is a huge get — but in a race this local and this personal, it’s more shield than sword.
 • Andrew Dunn
N.C. schools are debunking America before they ever teach it
Corrective history has replaced an honest, hopeful story of America — starting in the early grades.
 • Andrew Dunn
What Roy Cooper’s hoodies say about modern politics
Campaign merch has gone from afterthought to identity badge. Cooper’s new line is just the latest proof
 • Andrew Dunn
Who "won" filing day in North Carolina?
It’s just paperwork, but you can turn it into a statement.
 • Andrew Dunn
A full dinner table is the cure for angry politics
A Thanksgiving with four generations under one roof left me more convinced that only leaders rooted in family, faith, and place can pull us out of this…
 • Andrew Dunn
How Border Patrol raids changed the N.C. political landscape
'Shock and awe' operations are bad politics — but they made deporting violent offenders a consensus issue and set the stage for serious labor…
 • Andrew Dunn
An open-seat mirage in North Carolina’s suburbs
Mecklenburg’s open county commission seat looks like an opportunity for Republicans. The numbers say it’s a trap.
 • Andrew Dunn
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