Monday, November 23, 2009

North Carolina

School's Out for Summer, Literally

States' budgetary woes are forcing districts to reduce summer school offerings. more >>

Do Good Teachers Leave When Black Students Enroll?

A new study takes a look at teacher-movement patterns in a North Carolina district. more >>

Sen. Kay Hagan Faces Tough Choices as a Tobacco State Democrat

Early on, Kay Hagan faced a vote on paying for children's healthcare by boosting cigarette taxes. more >>

5 Top Turkey-Raising States

Minnesota ranks No. 1 with an estimated 49 million turkeys in 2008. more >>

Barack Obama's North Carolina Coattails (or Not)

Lots of North Carolina voters didn't bother with the rest of the ballot. more >>

5 States That Made History in the 2008 Election

Several state legislatures had groundbreaking elections this year. more >>

Young Voters Powered Obama's Victory While Shrugging Off Slacker Image

Obama won both Indiana and North Carolina in large part because of voters ages 18 to 29. more >>

Barack Obama's Suburban Revolution

He ran as the kind of Democrat who could not get elected even a few years ago. more >>

Suburban Voters Help Barack Obama in North Carolina

McCain leads in North Carolina. more >>

Elizabeth Dole Beaten by Little-Known Democratic Challenger in North Carolina

Democratic lawmaker Kay Hagan was boosted in part by Barack Obama's candidacy. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Kay Hagan

Kay Hagan wins a Senate seat in North Carolina. more >>

5 States to Watch in Tonight’s Election Results

As the numbers come in tonight, here are the states that could determine the outcome of the election. more >>

Fact Sheet: Elizabeth Dole Vs. Kay Hagan in the North Carolina Senate Race

North Carolina Senate Elections more >>

5 States That Have Set Early-Voting Records

States across the country are shattering old early-voting records. more >>

Godless Catfight—Elizabeth Dole and Kay Hagan Fight Over the Lord

North Carolina's Senate candidates are contesting who believes in God. more >>

Among 11 Races for Governor, a Tight Rematch in Washington State

An incumbent Democrat who won by 133 votes in 2004 is hoping for a boost from Obama's candidacy. more >>

5 States Where Barack Obama Is Out-Advertising John McCain*

Obama is outspending McCain by a margin of 8 to 1 in North Carolina. more >>

Election Questions: McCain's New Economic Plan, Pennsylvania's Status, and North Carolina

Will McCain's plan make a difference? And what's up with Pennsylvania and North Carolina? more >>

Wilmington Ready to Throw Switch on Digital TV

FCC staff apparently helping spread the word among the nation's DTV pioneers. more >>

North Carolina Keeps Its Community Colleges Illegal Immigrants Ban

Critics say the temporary decision was politically motivated. more >>

Clinton and Obama's Super Tuesday in Indiana and North Carolina

It's not over yet, but there are several scenarios for how the Democratic nomination will end after Tuesday's primaries. more >>

Indiana and North Carolina Reinforce Demographic Patterns for Clinton and Obama

Clinton performed better than Obama among Republican voters. more >>

Barack Obama Wins North Carolina, Hillary Clinton squeaks by in Indiana

Clinton wins a tight contest in Indiana. Obama takes North Carolina by a large margin. more >>

Polls Show Clinton and Obama Locked in Tight Races

Indiana and North Carolina voters cast ballots today in the critical primaries. more >>

Gas and Integrity Fuel Clinton-Obama Duel

Hillary Clinton hit the gas - and Barack Obama - as the two raced across North Carolina and Indiana. more >>

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