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Michael Whatley’s ‘Party of Faith’ Has Problems At The Top

by Tim Funk October 21, 2024October 20, 2024

The chairman of the national Republican Party wants it to lean into faith. But that can be awkward given some of the GOP’s big candidates. 

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How Jewish Democrats Are Navigating a Difficult Year

by Tim Funk June 24, 2024August 16, 2024

Gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein and other Jewish politicians working to hold their traditional coalition together. 

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Mark Harris Is Not Asking For Forgiveness

by Tim Funk January 3, 2024August 16, 2024

The minister and politician stepped aside after ballot fraud tainted his congressional race. Now he says his seat was stolen—and he wants it back. 

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Paul Newton’s Rapid Rise in Raleigh

by Tim Funk June 7, 2023May 6, 2024

The former Duke Energy NC president has quickly ascended in the state Senate, where he’s had to maneuver in an intensely partisan environment.

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The Gospel According to Mark Robinson

by Tim Funk November 15, 2022May 6, 2024

The lieutenant governor has spent many of his Sundays giving thunderous speeches in churches.

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Patrick Cannon’s Campaign for Redemption

by Tim Funk May 12, 2022October 26, 2024

The former Charlotte mayor was the youngest person ever elected to the city council but went to prison for taking bribes. Queen City voters are wrestling with whether to give him another chance.

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