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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…
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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…
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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.
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6 things I'd love to see Dave Boliek audit
Here are the places a real audit could answer what the glossy reports don’t.
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A quick look at the GOP primary in the 1st Congressional District
Sen. Bobby Hanig leads the early field, but a potential new candidate would change everything.
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Where Charlotte Republicans go from here
There's no use trying to win municipal races. Instead, lean into statewide campaigns
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A way-too-early prediction of the 2026 General Assembly election
Is a blue wave coming? Democrats could make modest gains — if they recruit the right challengers
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8 races I'm watching in tomorrow's election
These quiet, low-turnout races will tell us where North Carolina is headed on safety, taxes, and growth
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Grassroots groups organizing to take control of NCGOP
Leaders met in Sanford to turn frustration into a plan ahead of 2026
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