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North Carolina a toss up state in national race
Editorial notes North Carolina's swing status as a political bellwether. It highlights recent election swings from Carter to Obama to Romney, cites current polls favoring Clinton slightly, and salutes urban growth in Charlotte Raleigh and Atlanta as factors shaping outcomes. It concludes the presidential contest remains a toss up with continued partisan division.
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North Carolina
Indiana
Mike Pence
White House
Donald Trump
Pence
Virginia
Jimmy Carter
Barack Obama
John McCain
Tar Heel
Mitt Romney
Obama
Clinton
Georgia
Florida
Atlanta
Charlotte
Raleigh
South Carolina
Arizona
Nevada
Ohio
Iowa
Missouri
Maine
New Mexico
Colorado
Pennsylvania
U.S. Senate
Facebook reactions rise after Jordyn Dumont case calls for privacy and trial
Posts from siblings and others on social media urge privacy and a fair trial for Jordyn Dumont’s alleged killer. Voices condemn the accused while sharing sympathy for the victim and caution against public judgments.
First Amendment text on religious liberty and free speech
The First Amendment limits Congress by establishing religion freedom of worship and by protecting free speech press and assembly. It also guarantees petitioning the government for redress of grievances.
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Congress
Reality check on immigration and jobs campaign promises
Tom Campbell argues most promises on immigration and jobs fail the reality test. He notes the Mexico wall cost and who pays, mass deportations, reshaped work with AI, and free tuition questions. He urges candidates to present actionable plans and funding details before voters.
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Mexico
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Congress
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