Civitas Institute, a Raleigh think tank, has two of its policy analysts, Brian Balfour and Max Borders, tackle the economics behind the bailout. ... Keep Reading
Archives for October 2008
Civitas Poll: Lt. Gov. Race Unchanged
Raleigh, N.C. – Democratic State Senator Walter Dalton maintains a six point lead over Republican challenger State Senator Robert Pittenger in the race for North ... Keep Reading
Hagan Opens Up Lead on Dole
Raleigh, N.C. – Democratic State Senator Kay Hagan has taken her first lead in her race against incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole according to a new poll ... Keep Reading
NC Poll: Obama Takes Lead in NC
Race once tied, now McCain trails by 5 points Raleigh, N.C. – Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has opened up a 5 point lead in the race for President in North ... Keep Reading
NC Poll: McCrory Maintains Lead
Charlotte Mayor holds onto 2 point lead in latest poll Raleigh, N.C. – Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory has maintained his lead in the race for governor over Democratic rival Lt. ... Keep Reading
Healthcare Trends in N.C.
Balfour discusses his study examining health care trends in North Carolina over the last seven years. From affordability to access, the state of health care in North Carolina has ... Keep Reading
Getting Greed Out of Government
This article originally appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer. Greed. It's a dirty word (a deadly sin, even). Some think only government can protect us from ourselves. But ... Keep Reading