What We’re Thinking

Why health care is a big issue for Democrats this year – and why the General Assembly’s procedural shenanigans are not.

New PPP surveys show Americans do not support a Supreme Court nominee who will overturn abortion rights, workers’ rights, voting rights, and healthcare protections – and they’ll also oppose Senators who vote to endorse such a nominee.

It’s a tight race between Democratic challenger Anita Earls and Republican incumbent Barbara Jackson for a seat on the State Supreme Court – but Tom thinks Earls has the edge, especially with a second Republican entering the fray.

A Civitas poll shows Democrats pulling away in North Carolina (at least until the NCGA wraps up its session).

Good-versus-evil all around: Tom discusses a new national poll on the 2018 and 2020 elections, and we preview the UNC/Oregon State matchup at the College World Series. (Also, the age-old question: LeBron or MJ?)

Tom analyzes the results of California’s “Super Tuesday” primary – and looks ahead to UNC baseball’s Super Regional matchup with Stetson.

No new polls this week – instead, Tom and Aaron discuss UNC baseball as the Diamond Heels begin NCAA tournament play.

About 20,000 people gather in Raleigh to support higher funding for teachers and public education. Where do North Carolinians stand as a whole?

More good news for Democrats in national polls. Plus, why Carrboro voters may be the X factor in Orange County’s May 8 primary.