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Category Archives: Congress
Primary fight brewing after redistricting
If the maps stay the same, it’s looking more and more like two veteran Democratic congressmen could end up vying for the opportunity to represent the good people of the North Carolina 4th Congressional District, which now extends from Burlington … Continue reading
Breaking down the NC congressional races
This month’s column is a table setter, breaking down the North Carolina congressional elections district by district based on the new maps and candidates leaning toward a run. As noted, the districts may change, but for now here’s how things … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Elections, Columns, Politics, US House
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Hagan answers the call
Politico gives Kay Hagan props for taking phone calls as promised: Kay Hagan picks up the phone In what was a brave undertaking — and a lovely photo op — the North Carolina Democrat kept her word and answered the … Continue reading
New maps are worse for Dems
Why is it not surprising that the fix is worse than the original? Via Roll Call: The new map draws Democratic Reps. Brad Miller and David Price together into Price’s 4th district and puts Democratic Reps. Mike McIntyre and Larry … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Elections, General Assembly, Redistricting, US House
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The Maps of Mid July
“Elections matter” although perhaps a little condescending is the best way to answer the questions you get when trying to explain the consequences of the newly redrawn state House and Senate districts and the process by which they were created. … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Courts, Elections, General Assembly, Redistricting
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Early handicapping NC US House races
The official proposed congressional maps are out and some early analysis says that the districts now represented by Reps. Larry Kissell, Heath Shuler and Brad Miller are decidedly more Republican with Rep. Mike McIntyre’s now leaning more that way. GOP … Continue reading
Redistricting
Time to get caught up on redistricting. Here’s the main NCGA redistricting page Here’s a map to get started
Udall on reforming the Senate rules
Sen. Tom Udall explains why and how of the rules change. Stay tuned.