We are taking a short publishing pause in early July to give the staff a chance to rest and reset. We’ll be back with more big-swing stories on July 15, and in the meantime, we’ll be re-sending some of our favorite stories so far this year that you may have missed.
July is always when election season really heats up, and 2024 is no exception. The Republican National Convention starts next week, and Democrats will convene next month, officially kicking off the push to November for races at all levels.
Here are five recent pieces on North Carolina politics, past and present, that tee up the big questions this fall.
The Making of Michele Morrow
Michele Morrow’s primary defeat of incumbent Catherine Truitt took many by surprise. But the candidate for state superintendent is following Steve Bannon’s playbook to seize and reshape the Republican Party.
Why Does Everyone Hate Mark Walker?
The former minister was a rising star in Congress before he fell out of favor with top Republicans. But now he’s back in the game.
Jesse Helms Lives On
The figurative bomb-throwing TV commentator and arch-conservative U.S. senator died 16 years ago, but his legacy is alive and kicking—especially in a gridlocked Congress.
Jim Hunt’s Daughter Tries to Win In a New North Carolina
For Rachel Hunt to carry on the family legacy, she’ll have to navigate a state that is much different from when her father dominated Tar Heel politics.
The State Faces a Looming Budget Shortfall. Is Gambling the Answer?
Following years of tax cuts and increased state spending, analysts project major budget deficits. Casinos and other proposed solutions have been divisive.
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