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Charlotte, NC, United States

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Past articles by Jim:

With Obamacare on trial, Democrats slam Sen. Thom Tillis over health care

On the eve of an important court hearing, Democrats attacked North Carolina’s Sen. Thom Tillis Monday over health care. The court case could end the Affordable Care Act. Tillis has introduced a bill to save a key provision. → Read More

Democrats slam Sen. Thom Tillis over health care. Is that fair?

Ahead of an important court hearing, Democrats attacked Sen. Thom Tillis (R - NC) Monday over health care. The court case could end the Affordable Care Act. Tillis has introduced a bill to save a key provision. → Read More

One Tillis challenger emerges as the favorite of Democratic leaders and donors

One candidate is getting many of the endorsements and campaign contributions in the race between Democrats Cal Cunningham, Erica Smith and Trevor Fuller to take on Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina. → Read More

‘A huge deal’ People from around the world become US citizens on the 4th of July

People became American citizens on the 4th of July in Charlotte. They come from all over the world. They took an oath of allegiance to another flag and became some of USA’s newest citizens. → Read More

Mecklenburg will let voters decide whether to raise sales tax for the arts and parks

Mecklenburg County commissioners vote on whether to put a sales tax referendum on the ballot. The proposed quarter-cent sales tax would fund the arts and greenways. → Read More

Dan McCready lays out prescription drug plan, blasts 9th District rival Dan Bishop

With health care promising to be a major issue in the 9th District race, Democrat Dan McCready lays out a plan to cut prescription drug costs. Republican Dan Bishop responds while defending his voting record on it. → Read More

With Republicans ‘focused on the RNC,’ Charlotte mayor may sidestep competition

Charlotte, North Carolina Mayor Vi Lyles, a Democrat, so far does not have a strong opponent for re-election. In Charlotte City Council races, Greg Phipps and Justin Harlow are not seeking re-election. → Read More

Democrat Cal Cunningham enters US Senate race, and draws fire from both sides

Former state Senator Cal Cunningham announces for US Senate in North Carolina and became a favorite in a Democratic primary. A veteran and former lawmaker, he apparently has the blessing of Senate Democrats. → Read More

Former NC Sen. Cal Cunningham giving ‘serious thought’ to Democratic race for US Senate

Former state Senator Cal Cunningham is expected to announce for US Senate as soon as next week. Cunningham would be the favorite in a Democratic primary. A veteran and former lawmaker, he’s a proven fundraiser. → Read More

Is global trade ‘outsourcing’ solar jobs? McCready company’s investments draw fire

Democrat Dan McCready and solar investments by a company he co-owned are drawing fire from Republicans, who accuse the 9th District congressional candidate of “sending jobs to China.” The truth is more complicated. → Read More

Bishop calls for Mecklenburg sheriff to resign, challenges McCready to do the same

NC State Senator and 9th District Republican candidate Dan Bishop calls on Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden to resign over release of a foreign national twice released from jail custody. → Read More

Bishop calls for Mecklenburg sheriff to resign, challenges McCready to do the same

NC State Senator and 9th District Republican candidate Dan Bishop calls on Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden to resign over release of a foreign national twice released from jail custody. → Read More

Michael Whatley elected new chair of NC Republican Party, calls for a ‘reset’

NC Republicans elected Gastonia businessman Michael Whatley state chair after a contested vote to replace indicted chairman Robin Hayes. Whatley narrowly beat Jim Womack. → Read More

Michael Whatley elected new chair of NC Republican Party, calls for a ‘reset’

NC Republicans elected Gastonia businessman Michael Whatley state chair after a contested vote to replace indicted chairman Robin Hayes. Whatley narrowly beat Jim Womack. → Read More

After a rough year, NC Republicans want to do a better job reaching minority voters

NC Republicans plan to bounce back from an indictment and election fraud by explaining how their politics help American minority voters. The GOP state convention will elect a new chairman to recruit voters. → Read More

After a rocky few months, NC Republicans look for a new start at convention

Bribery. Election fraud. A Senate race that threatens party unity. Those are the challenges facing the NC Republican Party heading into its convention in Concord. It’s also the party that will host the 2020 national convention. → Read More

After a rocky few months, NC Republicans look for a new start at convention

Bribery. Election fraud. A Senate race that threatens party unity. Those are the challenges facing the NC Republican Party heading into its convention in Concord. It’s also the party that will host the 2020 national convention. → Read More

NC Republicans will try for a ‘fresh start’ when they pick a new leader Saturday

Two months after their state chairman was indicted for bribery, North Carolina Republicans will elect a new leader Saturday. Though three candidates are running, the race may come down to two: Jim Womack and Michael Whatley. → Read More

‘Abortion care hangs by a thread,’ Planned Parenthood head says as new clinic opens

Amid a wave of national abortion laws, Planned Parenthood cut the ribbon for a new Charlotte, NC abortion clinic. The opening comes as abortion clinics are threatened in Missouri and other states. → Read More

Opposition from NC lawmakers mounts to proposed Catawba casino in Kings Mountain

Opposition to a Catawba Indian casino in Cleveland County is growing, with 38 state senators signing a letter, a Republican congressman coming out against and Gov Roy Cooper. The South Carolina tribe wants land in NC. → Read More