Yesterday's inaugural Lunch & Learn was a great success and enjoyed having Tim Heaphy discuss his thoughts on "Defending Democracy." You can watch the webinar at: youtu.be/-SUaaBYKvto Or listen on a podcast at: open.spotify.com/episode/1tWJ... or www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #ncpol

Join us for today's "Lunch & Learn" at noon (webinar opens at 11:45 AM) to hear from Tim Heaphy on his thoughts about defending democracy from political violence and polarization. You can still register for the webinar at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

The real winner in the ever-changing voter registration dynamic in North Carolina? "None of the above," says Dr. @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social from Western Carolina University in this piece for The Assembly: www.theassemblync.com/politics/dem... #ncpol

Join @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social & @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social with former NC Court of Appeals judge @lucyinman.bsky.social on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks about the recent @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov survey on the NC state constitution. www.wfae.org/show/charlot... #ncpol

With the current news of politically-motivated prosecutions, the June 2025 Catawba-YouGov Survey asked North Carolinians how important was: "Regardless of which political party is in power, government agencies are not used to monitor, attack, or punish political opponents." #ncpol

This Wednesday (Oct. 1) at noon, join us for a "Lunch & Learn" with Tim Heaphy on: Defending Democracy: Confronting Political Violence in the 21st Century Register at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Despite Limited Knowledge, North Carolinians Show Strong Views on Reforms to State Constitution "North Carolinians' attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues" www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

New High Point University Poll of 950 adults in North Carolina (792 individuals who said they are registered to vote). Credibility interval for all adult sample: Approximately +/- 3.3% Trump Approval/Disapproval: 41/47 (general pop) 43/48 (reg voters) www.highpoint.edu/src/files/20... #ncpol

Join us for this Lunch & Learn next Wednesday, Oct. 1--register at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & YouGov Survey: North Carolinians Strongly Value Constitutional Amendments, But Partisan Gaps Remain www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

Register for the October 1st Zoom 'Lunch & Learn' session on "Defending Democracy: Confronting Political Violence in the 21st Century" at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce... #ncpol

Great to join "Down from DC" Substack in talking about how North Carolina garnered a Ph.D. in the art & science of gerrymandering when it comes to redistricting wars. open.substack.com/pub/downfrom... #ncpol

@catawbacollege.bsky.social celebrated Constitution Day yesterday with an all-star panel discussion from former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, Associate Justice Bob Orr, and Dr. Allyson Yankle on their views & their reactions to a Catawba-YouGov poll. Watch it at: youtu.be/hi5p3BmjJa4 #ncpol

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians and their opinions on the U.S. Constitution and what they believe the framers would think about today's American democracy. www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ConstitutionDay #ncpol

Today we celebrate the U.S. Constitution—the foundation of our democracy & the nation's guiding framework. We are committed to helping our students & community understand the importance of civic engagement, informed citizenship, & the responsibilities we all share in sustaining democracy. #ncpol

Just when you thought your evening was safe from further #nc11 updates, another Dem entered the race (or at least filed w/ the FEC)--Dr. Richard Hudspeth. For more about who is "a candidate", see this at @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-... #ncpol

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Via @newsweek.com: Trump's approval rating falls again in key swing state of North Carolina www.newsweek.com/donald-trump... #ncpol

The August 2025 Catawba-YouGov Poll made a splash this past week in #ncpol with findings that President Trump is at 54% disapproval in NC. If these numbers last into 2026, could they be a potential drag on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley? youtu.be/agKZzr1iyDE

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Latest @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians and major politicians' approval and disapproval ratings. Find out more at: www.catawba.edu/news/all-new... #ncpol

On Sept. 17, @catawbacollege.bsky.social celebrates Constitution Day featuring former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley & N.C. Associate Justice Bob Orr Limited in-person seating on campus: www.catawba.edu/events/?trum... The event will be on Zoom: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

Catawba-YouGov Survey asked 1K North Carolinians in June: how important is it that when the president or members of his cabinet exercise authority, it must be within the limits of the U.S. Constitution, no matter what they individually believe the law is? 89% said very/somewhat important. #ncpol

Join us on Wednesday, September 17 at 7 PM via Zoom for a Constitution Day discussion on the importance of the U.S. & N.C. constitutions and hear what North Carolinians think of those governing documents through an exclusive Catawba-YouGov poll. catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #ncpol

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Poll of North Carolina: Trump Approval: 45% Disapproval: 54% Stein Approval: 58% Disapproval: 30% Cooper App: 55% Disapp: 38% Whatley App: 30% Disapp: 35% Never heard of: 35% 8/11-18 of 1K NCians with MOE =/- 3.83% #ncpol www.catawba.edu/news/all-new...

A Napoleonic moment in American Politics? Back in February, Trump posted a famous line from the French emperor. Now, Trump said "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator." substack.com/inbox/post/1...

A Napoleonic moment in American Politics? Back in February, Trump posted a famous line from the French emperor. Today, Trump said "A lot of people are saying maybe we'd like a dictator." NC public opinion weighed in on the issue back in March 2025: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/a-na...

In March 10-20, 2025, a Catawba-YouGov Survey asked 1K North Carolinians about a Feb. post from the president regarding Napoleon's statement “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.” 45% disagreed with Napoleon's statement. 45% agreed the statement is dictatorial. MOE +/- 3.5% #ncpol

@bowtiepolitics.bsky.social joins others on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks to discuss the race to redistrict and the national implications of gerrymandering and where NC fits. Listen at 9 at: www.wfae.org/show/charlot... #ncpol

It's the "Battle of the Brands" when it comes to next year's highly competitive open U.S. Senate contest in #ncpol www.wral.com/video/battle...

Read up on our latest newsletter from the Center for N.C. Politics & Public Service at: myemail.constantcontact.com/Mail-In-Voti... (and subscribe there!) #ncpol

Trump Calls Mail Voting Unsafe. Actual Data & Opinion Shows North Carolinians Think Otherwise. New @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social post by @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/ncia... #ncpol

@chriscooperwcu.bsky.social & @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social join @timboyumnews.bsky.social to discuss the latest in the Redistricting Wars across the country. youtu.be/WHz5vmD7GI8?... #ncpol

With candidate announcement (& withdrawal) season upon us, it's worth thinking through what makes someone a candidate. As I argue in this @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social post, the answer is more complicated than you might think: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-... #ncpol

Registration Recover Project update for 8/11/2025: 🗳️ 16,578 fewer people are on the RRP list today than were on July 17 🗳️ 893 people from the original list no longer are registered voters in #ncpol 🗳️ 36 people have been added to the list. 🗳️ 86,692 people remain (1/4)

With news regarding President Trump's investigations of political opponents, the Catawba-YouGov Poll from June 2025 asked 1,000 North Carolinians what their level of importance was to the principles regarding investigations of political opponents. More info at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce... #ncpol

Aug 8 Registration Repair Project Update: 🗳1,132 people cured from yesterday's RRP 🗳️ 4 added yesterday 🗳️ 87,546 people remain oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a... *I will update this graph & the basics daily. Full analysis 1/week #ncpol#electionadministration

Aug 7 Registration Repair Project (RRP) Update: 🗳️703 people cured from yesterday's RRP 🗳️2 voters added to the RRP Full analysis: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a... *I will update this graph ⤵️ & the basics daily ⬆️ & update the full report once/week #ncpol #electionadministration

Redistricting is back in the news, and the June 2025 Catawba-YouGov Poll asked 1,000 North Carolinians what their level of importance was to “The way electoral districts are drawn doesn't consistently favor one political party over the other." Find out more at: catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce... #ncpol

Important #ncpol update:

New blog post by @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social: How North Carolinians Feel About the Importance That Government Data & Statistics Should be Politics-Free On the web: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com And on Substack: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc... #ncpol

@aapor.bsky.social issues the following statement regarding the removal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Erika McEntarfer, in response to the recent downward revisions in job numbers for May and June.

@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...

Registration Recovery Project (RRP) update for July 31 🗳️ 1,154 people cured their registration yesterday 🗳️ 4 people were added to the RRP yesterday 🗳️ 94,073 people remain--9,173 fewer than on July 17 #ncpol #electionadministration For more analysis ⤵️ www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/07/an-a...

We had "Roy's running" on Monday. Looks like the "Waiting for Whatley" period of the 2026 US Senate contest in NC will be coming to an end tomorrow for #ncpol: www.wral.com/story/trump-...

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