LOD: NC Called “State for Sale”

Following up Friday’s LOD, here’s the link to the in-depth profile of Art Pope, his mind, money and rise to power. The New Yorker is known for its long and comprehensive pieces, and this one lives up to the reputation. It’s titled “State for Sale.” See also links to the analysis by the Institute for Southern Studies of Pope’s crucial role in the Republican’s 2010 takeover of the NC General Assembly, and charts by Democracy North Carolina on his $40 million in political contributions and majority stake in a network of ultra-conservative think tanks and advocacy groups.