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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

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Together We Can: Overcoming Political Polarization

Email from Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service Discover Bipartisan Solutions for a Divided Nation. Several North Carolina cities held municipal elections yesterday (10-7-25). Find out

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 9d

Yesterday's inaugural Lunch & Learn was a great success and enjoyed having Tim Heaphy discuss his thoughts on "Defending Democracy."

You can watch the webinar at: youtu.be/-SUaaBYKvto

Or listen on a podcast at: open.spotify.com/episode/1tWJ...

or www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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"Lunch & Learn" about Defending Democracy with Tim Heaphy

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 10d

Join us for today's "Lunch & Learn" at noon (webinar opens at 11:45 AM) to hear from Tim Heaphy on his thoughts about defending democracy from political violence and polarization.

You can still register for the webinar at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 10d

The real winner in the ever-changing voter registration dynamic in North Carolina?

"None of the above," says Dr. @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social from Western Carolina University in this piece for The Assembly: www.theassemblync.com/politics/dem...

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Democrats Are Losing Members in N.C. But Are the Republicans Gaining?

Much has been made of the decline in registered Democrats. But who is benefiting from that shift, and why, is more complicated.

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 11d

Join @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social & @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social with former NC Court of Appeals judge @lucyinman.bsky.social on @wfae.bsky.social's Charlotte Talks about the recent @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov survey on the NC state constitution.

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How well do North Carolinians know the state's constitution?

On this Charlotte Talks, we talk about our state constitution. Fewer than 1 in 10 North Carolinians say they are familiar with what our constitution outlines. One in 5 admits they are not at all famil...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 12d

With the current news of politically-motivated prosecutions, the June 2025 Catawba-YouGov Survey asked North Carolinians how important was:

"Regardless of which political party is in power, government agencies are not used to monitor, attack, or punish political opponents."

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 13d

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 13d

This Wednesday (Oct. 1) at noon, join us for a "Lunch & Learn" with Tim Heaphy on:

Defending Democracy: Confronting Political Violence in the 21st Century

Register at: catawba-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 16d

Despite Limited Knowledge, North Carolinians Show Strong Views on Reforms to State Constitution

"North Carolinians' attitudes toward their state constitution reveals a striking knowledge gap, yet there is strong bipartisan consensus on key governance issues"

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YouGov #15

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...

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Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · 17d

New High Point University Poll of 950 adults in North Carolina (792 individuals who said they are registered to vote).

Credibility interval for all adult sample: Approximately +/- 3.3%

Trump Approval/Disapproval:

41/47 (general pop)
43/48 (reg voters)

www.highpoint.edu/src/files/20...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for this Lunch & Learn next Wednesday, Oct. 1--register at:

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 19d

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social & YouGov Survey:

North Carolinians Strongly Value Constitutional Amendments, But Partisan Gaps Remain

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YouGov #14

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 20d

Register for the October 1st Zoom 'Lunch & Learn' session on "Defending Democracy: Confronting Political Violence in the 21st Century" at:

catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...

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Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · 22d

Great to join "Down from DC" Substack in talking about how North Carolina garnered a Ph.D. in the art & science of gerrymandering when it comes to redistricting wars.

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North Carolina knows this gerrymandering drill

How our history of legal and political fights shaped the raging redistricting fights across the country.

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 23d

@catawbacollege.bsky.social celebrated Constitution Day yesterday with an all-star panel discussion from former N.C. Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, Associate Justice Bob Orr, and Dr. Allyson Yankle on their views & their reactions to a Catawba-YouGov poll.

Watch it at: youtu.be/hi5p3BmjJa4

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Catawba College's Constitution Day on 9-17-25

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 24d

New @catawbacollege.bsky.social-YouGov Survey of 1,000 North Carolinians and their opinions on the U.S. Constitution and what they believe the framers would think about today's American democracy.

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YouGov #13

Catawba College is ranked #4 among the best colleges in the South. Located in historic Salisbury, NC, it is a private, coeducational liberal arts college established in 1851. Our mission is to enrich ...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 24d

Join us tonight for a discussion on the U.S. & N.C. Constitutions with a former chief justice and associate justice of the NC Supreme Court & a @catawbacollege.bsky.social professor of politics and learn about what NCians think about their constitutions

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Catawba College's Constitution Day Event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Catawba College’s Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service and the Corriher-Linn-Black Library invite you to celebrate U.S. Constitution Day along with the 100th anniversary of the library’...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · 24d

Today we celebrate the U.S. Constitution—the foundation of our democracy & the nation's guiding framework.

We are committed to helping our students & community understand the importance of civic engagement, informed citizenship, & the responsibilities we all share in sustaining democracy.

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Chris Cooper @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social · Sep 11

Just when you thought your evening was safe from further #nc11 updates, another Dem entered the race (or at least filed w/ the FEC)--Dr. Richard Hudspeth.

For more about who is "a candidate", see this at @oldnorthstpolitics.bsky.social

www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com/2025/08/who-...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 10

A statement by the Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service:

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 10

A new Center newsletter just dropped: check out what we are doing and consider subscribing!

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Don't Miss Out on Constitution Day Event in One Week

Email from Center for North Carolina Politics & Public Service Join Us for Dessert and a Lively Constitution Discussion! ONE WEEK FROM TODAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 STARTING AT 7 PM CATAWBA CELEBRATES CONS

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 3

To register either for a seat at the in-person event or watch the event via Zoom, go to catawba.edu/ncpoliticsce...

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 3

Via @newsweek.com: Trump's approval rating falls again in key swing state of North Carolina

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Donald Trump's approval rating falls again in key swing state

The President's approval rating has declined in North Carolina, a state he has won several times in recent elections, according to a new poll.

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Center for NC Politics & Public Service @ncpolitics.bsky.social · Aug 31

The August 2025 Catawba-YouGov Poll made a splash this past week in #ncpol with findings that President Trump is at 54% disapproval in NC.

If these numbers last into 2026, could they be a potential drag on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley?

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Catawba YouGov Survey on Capital Tonight Part 1

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Michael Bitzer @bowtiepolitics.bsky.social · Aug 27

It’s true: I ❤️ BTs

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