Author: Brant Clifton

DOGE, we hardly even knew ya.

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Oh, there was a lot of tough talk after the November 2024 election. DOGE was founded. This was getting cut. That was getting cut. It was going to be like

GOP VIP sounds off on partisan local elections

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Many of you may know Miriam Chu from her many years of service to the state and local Republican Party organizations. She has served statewide as vice-chairman of the NC

2026: The Year of the Harvey

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Democrats told us 1992 was *The Year of The Woman.* In 2026 North Carolina, they’re trying to make sure we all know it’s *The Year of The Harvey.* The Harvey

Catawba / YouGov: Cooper STILL up over Whatley by 14

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Boy, this is looking like deja vu all over again. Back in April, the Catawba /YouGov poll had Democrat Roy Cooper over Republican Mike Whatley by 48 percent to 34

Report: Conservatives losing fight to reform UNC-Chapel Hill

Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Brant Clifton

There were once high hopes for the UNC system’s flagship campus. There was tough talk against DEI. Chancellor Lee Roberts stood strong against left-wing radicals rioting on campus. But now,

Two FirstHealth hospitals among 11 in NC warned by Trump admin about pricing transparency

Posted on June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

President Trump and his team are going hard at the issue of affordability — particularly affordability of healthcare services – amid serious economic concerns and right here in front of

Tape of 911 call released in alleged swatting of conservative candidate

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We reported earlier on an alleged swatting of Moore County Board of Education candidate Jim Pedersen. According to court records, charges have been filed and a disposition hearing is set

Political “wreck” back on the road again

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Beth Wood (D) is back with a contract for short-term temporary work at the Office of State Auditor, her old stomping grounds. We’ve all seen and heard things about the

Waving the White Flag on Whatley?

Posted on June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 by Brant Clifton

That looks like what is happening with the veteran election handicappers at UVA professor Larry Sabato’s Center for Politics: — We are making three Senate rating changes this week, all

Partisan elections for school board, municipalities coming to Moore County?