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The case for Michael Whatley for governor

Whatley brings a different set of strengths — and in a race where Republicans face long odds, that alone makes him worth a look.

12 hrs ago •

N.C. disaster recovery is a mess. Here’s how a single legislator could help fix it

A no-frills video series could finally bring clarity to a system nobody seems to fully understand.

Apr 18 •

Don't rush Dave Boliek into a governor's race

Boliek has the talent and trajectory to be governor — but rushing him into a 2028 run could squander both.

Apr 17 •

Deep Dive: How a 22-year-old with no money beat a 10-term Republican incumbent

Rep. Wyatt Gable didn’t win because he was polished, powerful, or persuasive. He won because he worked harder.

Apr 16 •

How I see the Jefferson Griffin case playing out from here

The Court of Appeals ruled in Griffin’s favor on Friday, but it’s far from over

Apr 4 •

The NCGOP is weighing a plan to endorse in primaries

New draft plan would let party organizations oppose candidates with serious problems — in limited circumstances

Apr 4 •

Deep Dive: Jeff Jackson’s winning two-track communications playbook

Jackson ran two campaigns at once: a traditional paid ad blitz and a long-term trust-building strategy. It took both to beat one of the GOP’s biggest…

Apr 2 •

Lights, camera, legislation: N.C. Republicans are finally embracing video

North Carolina’s GOP is learning to speak the language of the internet

Mar 28 •

The path to power starts with fighting your own side

The real political divide isn’t left vs. right. It’s insider vs. outsider, and it explains the current state of politics at the national level and in…

Mar 24 •

North Carolina’s election system is stronger than you think

Voter ID and other election reforms have strengthened our state's voting process, a new report finds

Mar 21 •

Messaging Memo: Poking fun at silly Democrat bills

Including a few (mediocre) meme ideas and a fundraising email template

Mar 18 •

Messaging Memo: How to talk about Josh Stein's State of the State address

Includes talking points, social media posts and an email template you can use today

Mar 13 •

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