The traditional rules of politics say the Dems should have a big year. But has anything been straightforward lately?
Jeffrey C. Billman
85,000 More NC Workers Filed for Unemployment Last Week
Since March 15, more than 1 million people have. Fewer than half have received benefits.
Richard Burr Isn’t the Only Member of His Family Who Cashed Out Just Before the Market Crashed
The same day Burr dumped his portfolio, his brother-in-law did too. The market tanked a week later.
Dan Forest, an Idiot, Thinks It’s Immoral to Worry About the 51% of You with COVID-19 Risk Factors
“The Governor has no moral, ethical, or rational justification for his current strategy.”
More Than 97,000 People Filed for Unemployment in North Carolina Last Week
Since the pandemic began, more than 900,000 NC residents have sought unemployment benefits. About 30 million Americans have.
Dan Forest, an Idiot, Wants You to Keep COVID-19 “in Perspective”
Also, he thinks social distancing makes you look at neighbors with “evil eyes.”
Quickbait: These North Carolina Corporations Got $20 Million in PPP Money
We see you.
A Week in the Life: Here’s What’s Happened Since Last Week
April 21–28, 2020.

