Category: Congress

Edwards debacle spurring political game of musical chairs in WNC

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

THAT is what we’re hearing from that neck of the woods. Ted Budd‘s call for Chuck Edwards to scram apparently paid off. Edwards confirmed today he is bailing on his

Crying in Harris-Teeter: A deep dive into the Chuck Edwards ethics probe

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

You know things must be bad for Chuck Edwards. Senator Ted Budd is the farthest thing from being an adventurous risk-taker. But he is apparently the first BIG state Republican

When the heat is on, look to Chappelle (and plead the FiF).

Posted on August 3, 2026August 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

If Chuck Edwards listened to me – and I know he DOES NOT – I’d have him following the path of one Mr. David Chappelle. That’s right: *Plead the fizz-iff.*

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

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.

“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: […]

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

Report: NCGOP begging DC for more help for Mike Whatley

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Brant Clifton

The fundraising figures – as of June 30 – tell a nightmarish tale for North Carolina Republicans. Mike Whatley (R) reported raising $8,410,251.85 through the end of June. The problem?

Report: Data Centers to add BILLIONS in power costs in 13 states (including NC)

Posted on July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Data centers are a big issue in North Carolina and across the country. Granted, this report appeared in The New York Times. But the information is worth soaking up and