From newly released poll data to features on political activists, this blog provides readers with updates on the condition of democracy in North Carolina. Learn more about what’s cackalackin’ below:
Daggumit: Pardon our French, but this is how southerners curse. Daggum government. Daggum politics. Daggum Mondays. Check out this feature to start off your week with a compilation of complaints about North Carolina’s government. Send your daggumits to whichwaync@reesenews.org
Lobbying the Legislature: Every day that the state legislature is in session, 170 senators and representatives head to Raleigh to draft the laws that govern our state. But they’re not the only voices in the capital city. Read this feature to find out who’s lobbying who and what they’re asking for.
Service Station: Whether we realize it or not, guys in ties are not the only political players in our state. From religious organizations to environmental groups, residents across N.C. are playing important roles in the political process. Read this Wednesday feature to learn more about who is pumping activism into North Carolina.
Listing the Facts: Shopping lists, to-do lists, ingredient lists. We know you’re busy, so we’ll keep it brief. This feature provides you with the most important information you need to know about North Carolina politics in an easy-to-digest format.
Polling Numbers: With a lawsuit-laden gubernatorial race and a presidential battleground in North Carolina, we’ve got the scoop on who’s up, who’s down and who’s down and out. Check out the most recent polls here to keep up with the horse race politics in our state.
That’s What They Said: People will tell you that kids say the darndest things, but those people probably haven’t visited North Carolina. Kick off your weekend by reading this Friday feature and laughing at these notable quotes from our state’s politicians.
