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Personnel is policy — and Boliek is testing the system’s limits

A staffing dust-up in the state auditor’s office is really a test of whether North Carolina’s personnel rules let elected leaders govern.

50 mins ago • Andrew Dunn

Special Report: In tiny N.C. towns, taxes do little more than prop up the government itself

In too many places, a striking share of what taxpayers pay goes to administration — not the kinds of services people assume they’re buying.

Feb 28 • Andrew Dunn

Why I published endorsements in 2026 primaries

This year was a start. In 2028, I’m building a real process.

Feb 27 • Andrew Dunn

North Carolina’s perplexing pessimistic mood

Our state is doing well, but voters don’t feel it.

Feb 26 • Andrew Dunn

An earned media home run for Luke Farley

His high risk, high reward approach reminds us that governing well is still the best comms strategy in North Carolina

Feb 24 • Andrew Dunn

Inside Destin Hall’s record-breaking fundraising haul

The new House speaker didn’t just raise big money — he built the digital layer Republicans have struggled to create.

Feb 20 • Andrew Dunn

The Roy Cooper inmate scandal hasn't broken through

It feels huge among the online right, but in the normal world, it’s barely registering. Here’s what would change that.

Feb 19 • Andrew Dunn

My take on two fresh N.C. polls

We get our first real read on the U.S. Senate primary, plus a detailed look at where Berger–Page stands

Jan 20 • Andrew Dunn

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

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

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

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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