The News & Observer: “Jeff Jackson is walking away from the U.S. Senate race. The 39-year-old state senator from Charlotte is the second candidate in recent weeks to make that decision, which leaves former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley as the biggest-name candidate for the Democratic nomination. “Cheri Beasley is consistently leading in the…
Month: December 2021
“After Kentucky devastation, critics seize on Rand Paul’s record opposing disaster bills”
WaPo: “Paul (R-Ky.) asked Biden to “move expeditiously to approve the appropriate resources for our state,” citing the “loss of life and severe property damage.” Among the communities affected was Bowling Green, where at least 15 people died when twisters landed just miles from Paul’s home. Dozens more lost their lives elsewhere in the state. The message…
“Controversial wood pellet plant in Sampson County spurs debate over environmental injustice, economic benefits”
WUNC: “It seems as though the community is evenly split. Half agree with Altmon and Herring: the wood pellet plant is bothersome and negatively impacts their livelihood. The other half agree more with Mincy: the facility is great for the economy. Environmental advocates are concerned the wood pellet plant will have a long-term negative impact on…
“Written Comments from Public on Redistricting Maps May Be Sent to VA Supreme Court”
Bearing Drift: “Virginia redistricting maps came out last week (they can be seen here, and other redistricting information is available here). This is a once-every-decade event that adjusts boundaries according to population changes found in the national census. The Virginia Supreme Court wants to hear comments about redistricting from citizens and elected officials. But hurry! They…
“NC Supreme Court delays 2022 primaries to May”
North State Journal: “The North Carolina Supreme Court ordered all of the state’s scheduled March 8 primaries to move to May 17, 2022, last week. The delay will allow an evidentiary hearing to be held by a three-judge panel on the multiple lawsuits filed in connection with the state redistricting maps. The order — which…
“Tucker Carlson: Mo Brooks’ backers expect he “will do the bidding of big business””
AL Political Reporter: “Fox News star Tucker Carlson recently blasted the Washington D.C.-based Club for Growth in a primetime segment. Club for Growth has previously been accused of trying to get Alabama Republicans to promise to vote against their constituents’ interests in exchange for money from the organization. “So, if you’ve ever wondered why there’s a massive between…
“What’s good for Texas (and terrible for women’s rights) might be useful against guns”
Arkansas Times: “”If states can shield their laws from review by federal courts, then CA will use that authority to help protect lives. We will work to create the ability for private citizens to sue anyone who manufactures, distributes, or sells an assault weapon or ghost gun kit or parts in CA.” Office of the…
“With Senate hopes in question, Brooks appoints new campaign staff [for AL campaign]”
AL Political Reporter: “In the wake of a disappointing few months on the campaign trail, Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, has announced several additions to his campaign for U.S Senate, including the pollster who predicted former President Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 and a Republican operative who called the former president a “short-fingered vulgarian.” According to the…
“GOP takes aim at the engine that turned Georgia blue”
Politico: “First came passage of one of the nation’s most restrictive voting bills. Then came efforts to overhaul the number of elected offices in one of Georgia’s largest counties. Now, with the pending passage of a new congressional map, Republicans have taken another step toward dismantling the Atlanta-area engine that turned Georgia blue, powering President…
“Florida Democrats Face GOP Surge”
Political Wire: “In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger,” the AP reports. “And Republicans control virtually all of state government.”