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Trump is dragging NC Republicans underwater, poll shows

June 23, 2026

Democrat Roy Cooper has a 14-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in NC’s US Senate race, a new Catawba College poll shows, as two-thirds of independent voters in the state disapprove of President Trump.

OPINION: Roy Cooper will be remembered as one of North Carolina’s most beloved governors

December 20, 2024

For two terms, Roy Cooper’s North Carolina prospered during pandemics, partisan firestorms, and more. He was the last line of defense against a power-drunk legislature.

In his last speech as governor, Roy Cooper reflects on past and hints at future

December 19, 2024

On Wednesday, Cooper gave his final public address as governor at Nash County Community College in his hometown of Rocky Mount, where he highlighted his proudest accomplishments as governor and gave a wink and a nod to what might be ahead for him.

Could Gov. Roy Cooper be the next vice president?

July 23, 2024

Cooper may not be as well known as some of the other names on Kamala Harris’ list of choices, but he makes a lot of sense. To start: he is more popular in North Carolina than Donald Trump.

Opinion: Why North Carolina’s governor can’t veto a redistricting bill

October 22, 2025

Alas, our governor has veto power! The governor right now is a Democrat. The GOP no longer has a veto-proof majority in the General Assembly! Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, you’d think, could just say no to this.

Andre the Giant’s NC connection celebrated

April 24, 2026

Plus: A plan to give NC teachers big pay raises Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. As always, Fridays are for good news at Cardinal & Pine. Today, we’re putting a microscope on a new proposal from Gov. Josh Stein that would make teacher pay in North Carolina the envy of the southeast. The…

An NC giant trails by … 2 votes??

March 4, 2026

Plus: An unbelievable new Billy Ball Explains NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. If there’s anything we’ve been repetitive about at Cardinal & Pine, it’s the power of voting. Tuesday’s primary election results, especially in one stunning local race, show the power of each and every vote. Michael McElroy has the rundown on…

Video: NC Democrats accuse Michael Whatley of downplaying cost of living crisis

April 14, 2026

The cost of groceries continues to soar, and gas prices have risen to over $4 per gallon in many parts of North Carolina due President Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran. At a rally in support of former Gov. Roy Cooper’s US Senate campaign, State Sen. Natalie Murdock said Republican nominee Michael Whatley…

Video: What changed when Republicans took over the North Carolina Supreme Court

May 11, 2026

North Carolina Supreme Court justices limited gerrymandering and ordered the state to fund public education. Then Republicans took over.

Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from consideration as Kamala Harris’ VP

July 30, 2024

Cooper did not quite have the same national name recognition as others on the list, like Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania or Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, but he would have made a lot of sense.