Dr. Susan Roberts
@profsuroberts.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science at Davidson College. Observer, analyst of American politics.Sports enthusiast. No slave to technology!
Wreaths up but not evidence of true spirit of holidays. Trying to buy batteries for remote for loved one in facility. 2 women behind only blank when I asked for help since I not brought card. One man exiting came In pharmacy to help. Small town! I’m paying it forward whenever I can!!
November 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Wreaths up but not evidence of true spirit of holidays. Trying to buy batteries for remote for loved one in facility. 2 women behind only blank when I asked for help since I not brought card. One man exiting came In pharmacy to help. Small town! I’m paying it forward whenever I can!!
Best bud went to Georgia! Go Dawgs!!! Happy for you Bitzer
September 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Best bud went to Georgia! Go Dawgs!!! Happy for you Bitzer
My students in Parties & are assigned with discussion to follow. Very centering and essential voice . www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Utah governor calls on Americans to ‘choose a different path’ amid political violence
He sought to lower the political temperature, which has been running high since Charlie Kirk was killed.
www.politico.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
My students in Parties & are assigned with discussion to follow. Very centering and essential voice . www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
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@profsuroberts.bsky.social takes a look at the Whatley entrance for the U.S. Senate contest in #ncpol and gives her analysis of where the bigger Whatley-Cooper dynamics may play out.
See her analysis at: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com
or via Substack at: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc...
See her analysis at: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com
or via Substack at: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc...
Old North State Politics
"To blog, rather than to seem": a public scholarship blog that focuses on North Carolina politics and other random political ramblings regarding the politics of the U.S. South and and the Un...
www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com
August 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
@profsuroberts.bsky.social takes a look at the Whatley entrance for the U.S. Senate contest in #ncpol and gives her analysis of where the bigger Whatley-Cooper dynamics may play out.
See her analysis at: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com
or via Substack at: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc...
See her analysis at: www.oldnorthstatepolitics.com
or via Substack at: substack.com/@ncpoliticsc...
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Another clearing of the US Senate party primary in #ncpol:
Republican US Rep. Pat Harrigan announced he would run for reelection and not for the GOP nomination for US Senate, thus giving Michael Whatley an easier path to the Republican nomination.
Republican US Rep. Pat Harrigan announced he would run for reelection and not for the GOP nomination for US Senate, thus giving Michael Whatley an easier path to the Republican nomination.
July 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Another clearing of the US Senate party primary in #ncpol:
Republican US Rep. Pat Harrigan announced he would run for reelection and not for the GOP nomination for US Senate, thus giving Michael Whatley an easier path to the Republican nomination.
Republican US Rep. Pat Harrigan announced he would run for reelection and not for the GOP nomination for US Senate, thus giving Michael Whatley an easier path to the Republican nomination.
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After the “June shock” of Tillis’ announcement, experts break down the 2026 Senate race.
With Tillis out, NC Senate race projected as a ‘toss-up.’ What experts anticipate.
After the “June shock” of Tillis’ announcement, experts break down the 2026 Senate race.
bit.ly
July 2, 2025 at 2:26 AM
This is “the house that Jack built.” Get it?
a cartoon of tom and jerry standing in front of their house
ALT: a cartoon of tom and jerry standing in front of their house
media.tenor.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This is “the house that Jack built.” Get it?
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New:
As Hurricane season starts North Carolina is preparing for a potentially scaled-back FEMA.
The governor’s office produced an internal report looking at the potential financial impacts if proposed changes under the previous leader went into effect. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
As Hurricane season starts North Carolina is preparing for a potentially scaled-back FEMA.
The governor’s office produced an internal report looking at the potential financial impacts if proposed changes under the previous leader went into effect. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
N.C. prepares for a potentially scaled-back FEMA this hurricane season
North Carolina is preparing for the possibility that the Federal Emergency Management Agency could cut help to states ravaged by storms.
spectrumlocalnews.com
June 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
New:
As Hurricane season starts North Carolina is preparing for a potentially scaled-back FEMA.
The governor’s office produced an internal report looking at the potential financial impacts if proposed changes under the previous leader went into effect. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
As Hurricane season starts North Carolina is preparing for a potentially scaled-back FEMA.
The governor’s office produced an internal report looking at the potential financial impacts if proposed changes under the previous leader went into effect. #ncpol
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
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Take a deep dive, by @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social, into the current dynamics of the #NC11 contest that could be an interesting potential tipping point for next year's mid-term elections in #ncpol
www.theassemblync.com/politics/11t...
www.theassemblync.com/politics/11t...
Democrats’ Long Shot Hope in the Mountains
Democrats are wondering what a blue wave could do for the seat once held by Mark Meadows and Madison Cawthorn in the 11th District.
www.theassemblync.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Take a deep dive, by @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social, into the current dynamics of the #NC11 contest that could be an interesting potential tipping point for next year's mid-term elections in #ncpol
www.theassemblync.com/politics/11t...
www.theassemblync.com/politics/11t...
If you’re like me, a good Mother’s Day is peaceful, quiet, and family, with an emphasis on the the quiet.
a bouquet of pink tulips with green leaves
ALT: a bouquet of pink tulips with green leaves
media.tenor.com
May 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
If you’re like me, a good Mother’s Day is peaceful, quiet, and family, with an emphasis on the the quiet.
The Library of Congress?more than performative?
May 9, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The Library of Congress?more than performative?
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Via The Carolina Journal: Federal judge orders NC Supreme Court election plan to proceed to resolve an election dispute involving a seat on the high court.
www.carolinajournal.com/federal-judg...
#ncpol #ncelections
www.carolinajournal.com/federal-judg...
#ncpol #ncelections
Federal judge orders NC Supreme Court election plan to proceed
A federal judge has ordered the North Carolina State Board of Elections to proceed with a plan the state Supreme Court set out for resolving an election dispute over a seat on the state’s high court. ...
www.carolinajournal.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Via The Carolina Journal: Federal judge orders NC Supreme Court election plan to proceed to resolve an election dispute involving a seat on the high court.
www.carolinajournal.com/federal-judg...
#ncpol #ncelections
www.carolinajournal.com/federal-judg...
#ncpol #ncelections
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Dismantling the federal government is wildly unpopular.
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Dismantling the federal government is wildly unpopular.
I try to find one story every morning to take me away political headlines. Today’s choice. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/s...
Orange Alert: What Caused the Colors on This Snowy Owl?
Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I try to find one story every morning to take me away political headlines. Today’s choice. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/s...
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This is an act that helps the authoritarian leaders of China, Russia, and other repressive states. It’s a profound betrayal of America.
Trump is killing the Voice of America. VOA has been a global force against authoritarian government since 1942. It broadcast messages of freedom and democracy around the world throughout the cold war. It has been a beacon for truthful news and information ever since. This is an act of sabotage.
March 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is an act that helps the authoritarian leaders of China, Russia, and other repressive states. It’s a profound betrayal of America.
I need some laughs & joy! SNL rocks st 30 Rock!! x.com/popcrave/sta...
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February 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I need some laughs & joy! SNL rocks st 30 Rock!! x.com/popcrave/sta...
Wake me when it is over andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-judge-r...
NC judge rejects Griffin's election protests
A North Carolina judge ruled in favor of Riggs and found the State Board of Elections was justified in rejecting all three of Griffin's categories of election protests.
andersonalerts.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Wake me when it is over andersonalerts.substack.com/p/nc-judge-r...
This is what i read this morning even though i don’t own a golden retriever www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/s...
Westminster 2025 Preview: Why Can’t Golden Retrievers Win Best in Show?
They are among the most popular dogs in the United States, but at the biggest dog show in the world, they are never (never!) best in show.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This is what i read this morning even though i don’t own a golden retriever www.nytimes.com/2025/02/09/s...
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@profsuroberts.bsky.social joins WFAE’s Charlotte Talks on “Examining the political future of NC’s U.S. Senator Thom Tillis” #ncpol
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
Examining the political future of Sen. Thom Tillis of NC
Tillis announced his reelection intentions and he already has a challenger. How vulnerable is he? What would cause vulnerability? And, to what extent does President Trump play a role?
www.wfae.org
January 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
@profsuroberts.bsky.social joins WFAE’s Charlotte Talks on “Examining the political future of NC’s U.S. Senator Thom Tillis” #ncpol
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
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The Spanish-language version of the White House website disappeared in the transition from former President Biden’s administration to President Trump’s. A White House spokesman said that they would restore it, but did not set a time frame. nyti.ms/3WuVigZ
Leer en español: nyti.ms/3PLGpTu
Leer en español: nyti.ms/3PLGpTu
Spanish Version of White House Website Has Vanished (Again)
The Spanish-language website also vanished at the start of President Trump’s first term. No time frame was set for restoring it.
nyti.ms
January 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The Spanish-language version of the White House website disappeared in the transition from former President Biden’s administration to President Trump’s. A White House spokesman said that they would restore it, but did not set a time frame. nyti.ms/3WuVigZ
Leer en español: nyti.ms/3PLGpTu
Leer en español: nyti.ms/3PLGpTu
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President Trump issued executive orders that effectively block migrants from entering the U.S. and applying for asylum, closing off major legal channels for immigration.
Here Is How Trump Moved to Seal the Southern Border on Day 1
President Trump issued a raft of executive orders that effectively block migrants from entering the United States and applying for asylum, closing off major legal channels for immigration.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
President Trump issued executive orders that effectively block migrants from entering the U.S. and applying for asylum, closing off major legal channels for immigration.
A gentleman, a scholar and a good sport!! Go Irish! Thanks!!
So, with tonight’s championship game, am fulfilling a bet made with @profsuroberts.bsky.social, who is a ND grad and whose team beat my alma mater UGA Dawgs on their way to tonight. And yes, my students didn’t realize they were part of the bet but were good sports about it!
#GoIrish
#GoIrish
January 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A gentleman, a scholar and a good sport!! Go Irish! Thanks!!
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So, with tonight’s championship game, am fulfilling a bet made with @profsuroberts.bsky.social, who is a ND grad and whose team beat my alma mater UGA Dawgs on their way to tonight. And yes, my students didn’t realize they were part of the bet but were good sports about it!
#GoIrish
#GoIrish
January 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So, with tonight’s championship game, am fulfilling a bet made with @profsuroberts.bsky.social, who is a ND grad and whose team beat my alma mater UGA Dawgs on their way to tonight. And yes, my students didn’t realize they were part of the bet but were good sports about it!
#GoIrish
#GoIrish
Same goes for my office at work! www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/o...
Opinion | My Home Is Messy, and I Don’t Feel Bad About It
The parts of my brain that make it hard for me to keep a tidy house are also responsible for much of what I love about my personality.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Same goes for my office at work! www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/o...
Nerd alert! Aristotle distinguishes aristocracy and oligarcy! People seem to understand!
January 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Nerd alert! Aristotle distinguishes aristocracy and oligarcy! People seem to understand!