October 18, 2018: Crunch Time
With Election Day just around the corner, Tom’s seeing a lot of close races nationwide.
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What We’re Thinking
October 4, 2018: Kavanaugh
The Kavanaugh hearings are dominating the news. A month before the election, is the issue changing voters’ minds?
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2018: Florence And The (Political) Machine
A strong response to a natural disaster typically boosts a governor’s approval rating, and preliminary numbers show Roy Cooper has gotten a bump after Hurricane Florence.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2018: Blue Wave?
Things are still looking good for Democrats in November, but Tom says don’t take it to the bank just yet.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2018: Florida, Arizona, And Gerrymandering
Good news (maybe) for Democrats in Florida, intriguing partisan divides in Arizona, and the importance of partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2018: Everything
In the midst of a tumultuous week, Tom and Aaron discuss Brett Kavanaugh, the Mueller investigation, North Carolina’s six proposed state constitutional amendments, and the toppling of Silent Sam.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2018: Can NC Dems Take The House?
Depending on how the enthusiasm gap affects voter turnout, Tom says Democrats can pick up anywhere from 0 to 23 seats in the North Carolina House.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2018: Primaries
Tom says the results of Tuesday’s nationwide primiaries are (generally speaking) a good sign for Democrats heading into November.
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August 2, 2018: The NC Election
Filling in for Tom Jensen, PPP’s Jim Williams breaks down the results of a new survey of NC voters. (Summary: Democrats are likely to make gains if they can maintain their enthusiasm gap, but the six proposed constitutional amendments all appear likely to pass.)
Read MoreJuly 26, 2018: Health Care, Special Session
Why health care is a big issue for Democrats this year – and why the General Assembly’s procedural shenanigans are not.
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