Whitney Ross Manzo

2 weeks ago | charlotteobserver.com | David McLennan |Whitney Ross Manzo

In a political moment when the federal government is rolling out sweeping new initiatives like the Department of Government Oversight and Efficiency (DOGE), North Carolina faces a choice: follow Washington's lead by giving the state auditor enhanced abilities to recommend program and personnel cuts - or forge its own, smarter path. While "efficiency" may sound like a no-brainer, the truth is more complicated.

Aug 25, 2024 | thehill.com | David McLennan |Whitney Ross Manzo

As the presidential campaign enters the final few months, the race is a toss-up (538 polling average). One voter group — Gen Z — appears to be more enthusiastic after Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee.

Sep 30, 2023 | thehill.com | David McLennan |Whitney Ross Manzo

Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision was announced last year, there has been much discussion about the impact of the decision on the 2024 elections. Some have referred to the decision as a “political earthquake,” or asserted that the “political landscape has been altered significantly, with no reversal in sight.”Indeed, Democrats believe that abortion is a winning issue for them. They have already started airing ads attacking Donald Trump and Florida Gov.