Mark Rodin

Cabinet Casualty No. 1 Noem is no more

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Illinois Governor J B Pritzker sums this situation up very well. This is a political hack who doesn’t care or think

I couldn't agree more

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I agree with Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report.

Berger challenger Sam Page asks state elections overseer to recuse himself as ballot count goes on • NC Newsline Prepare for a drawn-out fight in the Republican primary race between NC state Senate leader Phil Berger and Rockingham Co. Sheriff Sam Page.

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I agree. This is a job for the Guilford and Rockigham County Board of Elections staffs. I am in my 15 year as a precinct livel election official

Pardon Industry Offers Rich Offenders a Path to Trump

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Money talks and many get out of prison

Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns

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But who replaces him? Someone who believes in real science?

The potential recount and ballot challenges in the Berger-Page race will put a big spotlight on the State Board of Elections and its county-level counterparts. They’re overseen by the state auditor’s office, and State Auditor Dave Boliek campaigned for Berger @raleighreporter.bsky.social On Target

More resignations, please Auditor Dave Boliek is undermining trust in our election system.

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Indeed poor judgement by NC Auditor Dave Bolick and former NC State Senator Bob Rucho Your partisanship is showing

State of our Nation

Live Updates: U.S. Employers Cut Jobs in Sign of a Shakier Economy

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Trump must defend his policies

Exclusive | Kuwait Cuts Oil Production as Storage Fills Up The cuts signal a broader storage crisis that poses new risks to the global market.

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Happy higher gasoline prices

You are very vain and full of yourself

The Deplorable Mr. Hegseth There is a school of thought that believes that Providence often blesses us with the right man at our times of greatest need.

The Deplorable Mr. Hegseth
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His actions are deplorable

Playing a 5 seed won't be easy.

If Phil Berger loses, who's next in line to lead the Senate? Phil Berger’s defeat would create a power vacuum in the Senate

If Phil Berger loses, who's next in line to lead the Senate?
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Good question.

Why the Epstein Investigations Took So Long and Did So Little

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Missed opportunities

Durham NC. Thank you President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu

For the GOP, He’s a Primary Concern An enthusiasm advantage lifts Talarico in Texas

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Way too early to make predictions

Elections board member Bob Rucho resigns after apparent illegal donations State law prohibits state election board members from giving to political candidates. Records show Rucho donated to a pair of candidates since taking office last year.

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Highly partisan Republican makes big mistake

Exclusive | Trump Is Preparing to Fire Kristi Noem The president has already been asking aides and congressional Republicans for names of potential replacements for the DHS secretary.

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Well, well! Minnesota broke her back

UNC earns double-bye, No. 4 seed, likely to draw 9:30 quarterfinal start time No. 17 North Carolina is locked into the No. 4 seed in the ACC men’s tournament in Charlotte, but that isn’t likely to come with a traditional afternoon start time in Thursday’s quarterfinals.…

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Challenging road ahead

Berger challenger Sam Page asks state elections overseer to recuse himself as ballot count goes on • NC Newsline Prepare for a drawn-out fight in the Republican primary race between NC state Senate leader Phil Berger and Rockingham Co. Sheriff Sam Page.

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Page is right “The optics don’t look good.”

These American Service Members Died in the Iran Conflict

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Assigned to an Army Reserve unit in Des Moins Iowa

How Trump Keeps Withholding Money After Being Sued 198 Times (Gift Article) Immigration demands for highway dollars, D.E.I. rules for homeless grants: Trump has tried to wield spending to get his way.

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Coerce and punish

Rockingham County elections board reopens after unusual post-primary closure County offices are supposed to be open so voters can resolve issues with their ballots. The State Board of Elections stepped in after learning of the issue.

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Very poor public relations, especially with the contest between NC Senate President Phil Berger and Sheriff Sam Page

Nida Allam concedes NC Democratic congressional primary to Valerie Foushee According to unofficial results, Foushee led Allam by about 1,200 votes — a less than 1% margin of victory.

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Excellent! Right decision. Allam's advisors may have convinced her that outstanding military, overseas resident and provisional ballots may not help overcome Foushee. And if she won, NC Republicans would have used her in attack ads vs Roy Cooper.

2 Votes?!? Early, Tentative, Tired Reflections on The 2026 Primary Election in North Carolina It’s getting on towards midnight and election day is wrapping up.

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I served as an election official in a downtown Durham precinct last night and saw the US House Fourth CD race in real time. I commend those parents who brought their children to show the importance of voting

Record Numbers of Workers Are Raiding Their 401(k) Savings A divergent economy has given people record retirement savings and more need to dig into them.

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No surprise here

Ten million down and two votes shy A look at primary results across North Carolina.

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I served as an election official in a downtown Durham precinct yesterday. Many brought their children with them. One thing is clear: people want change including solid red Rockingham County NC Glad Foushee hung on in NC 4

Here’s what happens next in the Berger-Page battle As things stand, the likeliest outcome is a recount. But there are several steps before that.

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Lots of animosity between these two. One thing is certain: Berger’s power structure has been shaken