Daily Archives: May 25, 2012

In an editorial urging state Sen. Phil Berger to defer and study his education reform proposal, the editors of the News & Observer want Republican leaders “to be open to the input of people like the NCAE and June Atkinson, state superintendent of public instruction.”  I do not know if Berger met with Atkinson, but heContinue Reading

From Cafe Hayek: Here’s a letter to the Wall Street Journal: Few diagnoses of the eurozone’s woes are as compelling as that offered today by David Malpass (“Greece’s False Austerity“).  Key is this line: “Europe’s battle comes down to government-guaranteed wages and benefits versus labor flexibility.  Europe’s failing governments simply won’t allow competition.”  Mr. MalpassContinue Reading

North Carolina has completed one round of 2012 elections. What do the May 8 primary results tell us about what lies ahead in November? John Hood offers his election analysis during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio. Disputes over the state budget are likely to drive at least some of the fall election contests.Continue Reading

This week’s Carolina Journal Online Friday interview features Donna Martinez’s conversation with John Hood about Gov. Beverly Perdue’s efforts to avoid lame-duck status during her final year in office. Donna Martinez’s guest Daily Journal explores what she labels the “It’s All About Me” rule.