The No Labels party was born to great fanfare, but died w/a whimper. Read to find out why it had little to no effect on the party structure in a key battleground state.

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Video of Iranian drone striking 5th Fleet HQ in Bahrain

Wreaths up but not evidence of true spirit of holidays. Trying to buy batteries for remote for loved one in facility. 2 women behind only blank when I asked for help since I not brought card. One man exiting came In pharmacy to help. Small town! I’m paying it forward whenever I can!!

Best bud went to Georgia! Go Dawgs!!! Happy for you Bitzer

Utah governor calls on Americans to ‘choose a different path’ amid political violence He sought to lower the political temperature, which has been running high since Charlie Kirk was killed.

My students in Parties & are assigned with discussion to follow. Very centering and essential voice . www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

@profsuroberts.bsky.social takes a look at the Whatley entrance for the U.S. Senate contest in #ncpol and gives her analysis of where the bigger Whatley-Cooper dynamics may play out.

See her analysis at: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com

or via Substack at: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc...

Another clearing of the US Senate party primary in #ncpol:

Republican US Rep. Pat Harrigan announced he would run for reelection and not for the GOP nomination for US Senate, thus giving Michael Whatley an easier path to the Republican nomination.

With insight from @profsuroberts.bsky.social

#ncpol #ncsen

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This is “the house that Jack built.” Get it?

N.C. prepares for a potentially scaled-back FEMA this hurricane season North Carolina is preparing for the possibility that the Federal Emergency Management Agency could cut help to states ravaged by storms.

New:

As Hurricane season starts North Carolina is preparing for a potentially scaled-back FEMA.

The governor’s office produced an internal report looking at the potential financial impacts if proposed changes under the previous leader went into effect. #ncpol

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Democrats’ Long Shot Hope in the Mountains Democrats are wondering what a blue wave could do for the seat once held by Mark Meadows and Madison Cawthorn in the 11th District.

Take a deep dive, by @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social, into the current dynamics of the #NC11 contest that could be an interesting potential tipping point for next year's mid-term elections in #ncpol

www.theassemblync.com/politics/11t...

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If you’re like me, a good Mother’s Day is peaceful, quiet, and family, with an emphasis on the the quiet.

The Library of Congress?more than performative?

Federal judge orders NC Supreme Court election plan to proceed A federal judge has ordered the North Carolina State Board of Elections to proceed with a plan the state Supreme Court set out for resolving an election dispute over a seat on the state’s high court. ...

Via The Carolina Journal: Federal judge orders NC Supreme Court election plan to proceed to resolve an election dispute involving a seat on the high court.

www.carolinajournal.com/federal-judg...

#ncpol #ncelections

Dismantling the federal government is wildly unpopular.

Orange Alert: What Caused the Colors on This Snowy Owl? Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint.

I try to find one story every morning to take me away political headlines. Today’s choice. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/s...

This is an act that helps the authoritarian leaders of China, Russia, and other repressive states. It’s a profound betrayal of America.

I need some laughs & joy! SNL rocks st 30 Rock!! x.com/popcrave/sta...

NC judge rejects Griffin's election protests A North Carolina judge ruled in favor of Riggs and found the State Board of Elections was justified in rejecting all three of Griffin's categories of election protests.

Wake me when it is over andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-judge-r...

Westminster 2025 Preview: Why Can’t Golden Retrievers Win Best in Show? They are among the most popular dogs in the United States, but at the biggest dog show in the world, they are never (never!) best in show.

This is what i read this morning even though i don’t own a golden retriever www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/s...

Examining the political future of Sen. Thom Tillis of NC Tillis announced his reelection intentions and he already has a challenger. How vulnerable is he? What would cause vulnerability? And, to what extent does President Trump play a role?

@profsuroberts.bsky.social joins WFAE’s Charlotte Talks on “Examining the political future of NC’s U.S. Senator Thom Tillis” #ncpol

www.wfae.org/show/charlot...

Spanish Version of White House Website Has Vanished (Again) The Spanish-language website also vanished at the start of President Trump’s first term. No time frame was set for restoring it.

The Spanish-language version of the White House website disappeared in the transition from former President Biden’s administration to President Trump’s. A White House spokesman said that they would restore it, but did not set a time frame. nyti.ms/3WuVigZ

Leer en español: nyti.ms/3PLGpTu

Here Is How Trump Moved to Seal the Southern Border on Day 1 President Trump issued a raft of executive orders that effectively block migrants from entering the United States and applying for asylum, closing off major legal channels for immigration.

President Trump issued executive orders that effectively block migrants from entering the U.S. and applying for asylum, closing off major legal channels for immigration.

A gentleman, a scholar and a good sport!! Go Irish! Thanks!!

So, with tonight’s championship game, am fulfilling a bet made with @profsuroberts.bsky.social, who is a ND grad and whose team beat my alma mater UGA Dawgs on their way to tonight. And yes, my students didn’t realize they were part of the bet but were good sports about it!

#GoIrish

Opinion | My Home Is Messy, and I Don’t Feel Bad About It The parts of my brain that make it hard for me to keep a tidy house are also responsible for much of what I love about my personality.

Same goes for my office at work! www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/o...

Nerd alert! Aristotle distinguishes aristocracy and oligarcy! People seem to understand!

Emblematic of chances of bipartisanship in NC politics in 2025?

Opinion | Chris Hayes: I Want Your Attention. I Need Your Attention. Here is How I Mastered My Own. The problem we face is existential and spiritual, not situational.

I wrote an essay about our bottomless thirst for diversion and how avoiding boredom is the engine of modern life. It’s based on the research I did for my book.

www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/o...

Why would a grown woman order one of these last year when I wasn’t even there?? Wearing it tonight and I have no “skin in the game!”