The News and Record reports this morning the passing of Greensboro City Council member Yvonne Johnson at age 82. She had served three decades on the city council, interrupted briefly by a two-year hiatus after losing the mayoral election to Bill Knight 15 years ago. I suspect that she is […]
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The New NIH Director
Several weeks ago, I had discussed here Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and posted an interview he had recently given. This evening, it was announced he will be Trump’s NIH director. Trump’s nominations thus far have been a mixed bag in my opinion. However, this was a great pick. Remain mindful that […]
A Primer On The NC GOP and Governor-Elect Stein
Bannon has a great interview with Michele Morrow who recently was defeated in her race for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. She has some interesting things to say about the status of the North Carolina Republican Party and Governor-elect Josh Stein in the wake of the elections three weeks ago:
Guilford County Emulating City of Greensboro’s Tricks
Over the last few weeks, we have seen two instances of the Guilford Board of County Commissioners take actions that reek of Greensboro corruption. The first was the proposal floated to build a new hockey arena. The second was reported in the Rhino Times yesterday. The commissioners voted to get […]
Beware Forecasts Of Trump Economic Boom
Various figures and media outlets on the right are celebrating an anticipated economic boom they believe will result from Trump’s policies. That is, in fact, what happened after he assumed office eight years ago. But there is ample reason to believe things might be much different this time. A number […]
Knives Being Sharpened in GOP Senate For Trump Agenda
Over the last several days, some of John Thune’s assignments for key committee chairmanships were made public. Mitch McConnell will chair the Rules Committee. This is the committee that controls which bills will be allowed to be considered; and which will be killed. Susan Collins will chair the Appropriations Committee. […]
A World Trump Might Have Averted
At least, I hope…
Trump’s Most Critical Enemies Are Congressional Republicans
How Gaetz Can Assume the AG Role
Good, systematic explanation:
Helene Relief Bill’s Hidden Surprises
There has been much consternation from the regional media/left complex over the Raleigh Republicans’ most recent Helene relief bill. They packed into the bill some surprises including shifting the State Board of Elections to the State Auditor’s control (to be Dave Boliek, a Republican); directing the State Attorney General regarding […]