Media Scandals

When the media covers a scandal involving a politician, the coverage can be as big an issue as the politician. Take two stories this week – one national and one in-state.   The state Senate race in Fayetteville between incumbent Wesley Meredith and challenger Billy Richardson blew up over allegations that Meredith and his ex-wife…

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The R-Word

How toxic is the Republican brand in Wake County? Just listen to Republican politicians.   Gary Pendleton (House 49) boasts of his “Democrat (sic) friends.” (Note: Democrats hate it when Republicans use “Democrat” as an adjective. It’s “Democratic.”)   Tom Murry (House 41) says he’s “independent” and “stood up to his own party.”   You…

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Why Hagan Won

Yes, there’s still five weeks to go. Yes, anything can happen. But the story of this race is likely to be that Thom Tillis lost it when he stayed Speaker in this year’s legislative session.   Apparently Tillis stayed on so he could raise money. But he didn’t, and he’s at a big financial disadvantage…

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