Archive - Longleaf Politics

N.C. needs more primary election debates

I’m inviting Republican candidates to join me for livestreamed debates before the March primary.

12 hrs ago • Andrew Dunn

Why Council of State races might suddenly matter a lot more

A conversation with Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst at the John Locke Foundation

Jan 14 • Andrew Dunn

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Past donations are fair game, but don’t always mean much

Judge Michael Byrne's donations to Democrats make sense in context, so I don't think voters will care very much

Jan 13 • Andrew Dunn

How I read N.C. political polls

Dueling surveys in the Berger–Page race show why I care less about toplines and more about incentives

Jan 12 • Andrew Dunn

Why Gov. Josh Stein's endorsement actually matters in this Dem primary

It's not about the name. It's the campaign infrastructure that will likely doom Rep. Carla Cunningham

Jan 6 • Andrew Dunn

7 predictions for N.C. politics in 2026

It's going to be one heck of a year, even if the biggest event is in March

Jan 5 • Andrew Dunn

December 2025

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.

Dec 29, 2025 • Andrew Dunn

How my predictions for 2025 panned out

In my defense, there was a lot of crazy stuff that happened.

Dec 22, 2025 • 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

Dec 15, 2025 • 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.

Dec 11, 2025 • 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.

Dec 8, 2025 • 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

Dec 3, 2025 • Andrew Dunn

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