Tuesday, July 9, 2019
You may be planning a vacation this summer, but politics is not.
The onslaught of summertime politics includes the candidate filing period beginning in local elections.
The Supreme Court decides on gerrymandering and North Carolinians are wondering what's next.
North Carolina has a vetoed state budget and is voting on an override. There's a special election in the 9th District, and a potential sales tax hike in Mecklenburg County.
The Democratic presidential debates have started and there's constant maneuvering by the Trump Administration to put a citizenship question on the 2020 Census.
Mike Collins gathers a group of political experts to put it all into perspective..
Guests:
Dr. Michael Bitzer, professor of political science and history at Catawba College
Loretta Boniti, political reporter and “In Focus” host for Spectrum News
Jim Morrill, political reporter for the Charlotte Observer
Steve Harrison, political reporter for WFAE