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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
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Andrew Dunn
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Who "won" filing day in North Carolina?
It’s just paperwork, but you can turn it into a statement.
Dec 2
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Andrew Dunn
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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…
Dec 1
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Andrew Dunn
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November 2025
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…
Nov 24
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Andrew Dunn
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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.
Nov 19
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Andrew Dunn
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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.
Nov 17
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Andrew Dunn
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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.
Nov 14
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Andrew Dunn
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Where Charlotte Republicans go from here
There's no use trying to win municipal races. Instead, lean into statewide campaigns
Nov 12
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Andrew Dunn
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
Nov 10
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Andrew Dunn
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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
Nov 3
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Andrew Dunn
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October 2025
Grassroots groups organizing to take control of NCGOP
Leaders met in Sanford to turn frustration into a plan ahead of 2026
Oct 30
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Andrew Dunn
Could 'North Carolina's Mayor' make a run for governor?
Robert Burns has made the most of his platform, and now feels a call to take it to "a bigger stage"
Oct 28
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Andrew Dunn
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