A third Republican candidate has announced plans to challenge Democrat Don Davis for his seat in North Carolina’s First Congressional District.
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John Hood: Broyhill Helped Build the Modern GOP
As the founder of one of North Carolina’s largest companies, James Edgar Broyhill helped build high-quality, durable furniture. His son James Thomas Broyhill, who died February 18 at the age of 95, helped build something just as lasting: the North Carolina Republican Party.
John Hood: Conspiracy theories damage democracy
For weeks after the ballots were counted, supporters of the defeated presidential candidate insisted the election had been stolen. Some alleged a shadowy conspiracy to rig vote-counting machines, throwing out just enough legal votes and manufacturing just enough illegal ones to decide the outcome.
John Hood: Sales Tax hike Is unneeded
Due to GOP tax policy over the past decade, in other words, North Carolina’s state sales-tax burden went down, not up, by hundreds of millions of dollars a year. Alas, some of this effect was offset by increases in county sales taxes. Who is responsible for those hikes? Democrats, overwhelmingly. Democratic politicians authorized those sales-tax referenda and Democratic voters were most likely to favor them.
Letter to the Editor: Humphrey endorses Perry for NC Senate Primary
“I could go on and on about how he has earned the respect from both the state House and Senate, including both sides of the aisle. He communicates with his constituents and works to find solutions. Above all, he is a man of his word and will let you know how he feels, but he also explains why he feels the way he does. Jim Perry is an up and coming star in North Carolina and the man eastern North Carolina needs in the NC State Senate. Because nobody works harder” - Rep. Chris Humphrey
Perry matches Murphy in fundraising prowess before today's runoff
Dr. Joan Perry and Dr. Greg Murphy have raised nearly identical amounts heading into today’s special GOP runoff.
Reece Gardner: Defining egoism
Neuse News columnist Reece Gardner gives us an update on the US Congressional Special Election Primary Runoff between Dr. Joan Perry and Dr. Greg Murphy. He also shares some thoughts on egoism.
Reece Gardner: On the second primary and love for your father
Neuse News columnist and legendary local broadcaster Reece Gardner shares his latest column.