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Monthly Archives: June 2009

Money changes everything

Pretty detailed and serious analysis by Nate Silver on Health Care Pac contributions and its influence on Senators such as our dear friend Kay Hagan, [...]
June 23, 2009 | Posted in: 2008 Elections, Health Care | Tags: , | Comments closed | Full Story Permalink

Another Wilmington bank eated

On the heels of the resignation of its chairman, Cooperative Bank of Wilmington makes the FDIC’s failed bank list. From the FDIC page: III. Acquiring [...]
June 19, 2009 | Posted in: Current Events, Economy | Comments closed | Full Story Permalink

There’s only one problem

A new poll shows Burr in trouble, but where in the heck are you going to find a Generic Democrat in North Carolina? The numbers: [...]
June 17, 2009 | Posted in: 2010 Elections | Comments closed | Full Story Permalink

That was quick

NC State Chancellor is out. The move comes one day after the Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting about a severance package Oblinger provided [...]
June 8, 2009 | Posted in: Higher Ed | Comments closed | Full Story Permalink

How this game is played

2009: Can’t raise revenue because it will jeopardize Democrats chances in the 2010 election. A strong majority will pay dividends during redistricting. 2010: Status quo [...]
June 5, 2009 | Posted in: Budget | Comments closed | Full Story Permalink

Slash and Burn

The magnitude of what is before us is becoming more and more clear. Check out this breakdown of job losses and program cuts. 18,000 teachers? [...]
June 5, 2009 | Posted in: Budget | Comments closed | Full Story Permalink