The Charlotte Optimist

by Michael Graff

A weekly column about Charlotte. Every Sunday night.

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The Gentleman Mayor

The Gentleman Mayor

November 8, 2026
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Thoughts on the 2026 Midterms in North Carolina

Thoughts on the 2026 Midterms in North Carolina

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Raki and Kim McGregor, on the record

Raki and Kim McGregor, on the record

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