It sounds obvious, but it’s worth examining: The Republican Party and Democratic Party command tremendous power in North Carolina politics. It’s virtually impossible to get elected without belonging to one of the two parties. And state law privileges the party organizations in a multitude of ways. For example, the party gets to choose who fills … Read more
Nearly all of the Republican losses in North Carolina and around the country in 2018 came in suburban areas. Cities stayed blue. Rural areas stayed red. But the suburbs, usually sympathetic to the GOP, shifted in droves, turned off by the rhetoric from the president, demagoguery or business as usual. Opponents have done an effective job … Read more
All political parties are coalitions. These competing factions create tensions and push-and-pull that can lead to good policies in the best of times, and endless infighting in the worst of them. Here’s a look at the types of Republicans you’ll find in North Carolina politics. [Make sure you’ve subscribed to our newsletter to get next … Read more