The Daily Haymaker

New Fox News poll. (SIGH)

Posted on July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 by Brant Clifton

It seems like that four-point spread by Public Policy Polling was just yesterday. Here’s Fox News: In North Carolina, more Democrats than Republicans say they are extremely interested in the

Hero dad, Marine Corps vet sets his sights on a seat on the Moore County school board

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Many husbands and fathers out there talk of being ready to risk their lives to defend their families. Carthage area resident Jim Pedersen actually had to do it during a

What about Whatley? (Budd raises money against Cooper, ignores Cooper’s GOP opponent)

Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I’ve heard of senators from the same party helping each other out when one is up for reelection and the other is not. But this one’s a wee bit different.

As The Elections Boards Turn …

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Typical elections board meetings are a great cure for insomnia. But, lately, things have gotten exciting. We had the always-unpredictable, always-exciting Dallas Woodhouse in some episodes over early voting in

“Scary” lack of enthusiasm heading into November among GOP base voters

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I am soooo fighting the urge to belt out the words “I TOLD YOU SO”. This particular warning comes to us from those hardcore leftists at Americans For Prosperity: […]

Hysteria. It’s no longer just a classic Def Leppard song.

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Create a problem. Or, better yet, deny there is a problem when there clearly IS. Evidence – shmevidence – be damned. Whip up the low-information general public into a frenzy.

Greater Carolina: a head count, details on lil’ Miss Newby, and that “Men’s Clinic” bill

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Okay. If you’re looking for some new bathroom reading, try this out. It’s a 13-page March 26 search warrant filed by the SBI regarding this probe of legislators, lobbyists and

Affordability depends on how frequently government meddles with it

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Folks who are really smart when it comes to economics are starting to notice something amid this affordability crisis: […] We all know that the cost of living has been

Virginia Foxx, Olive Garden, and the wrath of a drive-by DEI princess

Posted on July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I’ve been around the news game for a long time. I can remember when the NC press corps was stocked with people who may have been liberal but could occasionally

Lawmaker Indictments ??? The noose is tightening in Greater Carolina probe

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Yes, ladies and gents, things in and around our halls of government are officially turning hairier and even more disgusting than ever: More charges are expected in a criminal investigation