Tolls? Really? Seriously?
North Carolina drivers are paying the highest gasoline tax south of The Mason-Dixon Line. Now, our state government wants to shake us down for what’s left in our pockets by
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Author: Brant Clifton
GOP opportunity in Cumberland: Glazier, Parfitt out. Melvin in?
The state of politics in Cumberland County is tumultuous, to say the least. State Rep. Rick Glazier — the 800 lb. gorilla in the county’s post-Rand era — is
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Barry & Bev’s economy, by the numbers
We here at The Haymaker want to make sure you have ALL the vital information you need to make thoughtful, responsible decisions this election year.
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NC Dems out-foxxed
Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx, fresh off an overwhelmingly successful reelection campaign, is putting out word through surrogates that he is taking a pass on the governor’s race. So, that
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McCrory by the numbers
Tara Servatius at ‘The Meck Deck” has an interesting numbers-based take on The Tar Heel State’s governor-in-waiting Pat McCrory: … McCrory’s chances would depend
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Tillis & Laroque: A political “family” affair
With federal investigators turning up the heat on state Rep. Stephen Laroque (R-Kinston), it will be interesting to see what — if any — action House Speaker Thom Tillis takes
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A “Must-Read” for this election year
I’ve just finished reading “Throw Them All Out” By Peter Schweitzer. It’s a well-documented look into how Members of Congress use their regulatory oversight roles to gain inside information and make
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Morgan foe back in the political saddle
Former state Rep. Richard Morgan’s power-sharing deal with Jim Black and the House Democrats is forever ingrained in North Carolina political history. A small group of conservatives — nicknamed ‘The
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Coble going for term #15
The Greensboro News & Record reported today that Congressman Howard Coble (R) will seek reelection to the U.S. House seat he has held since 1985. Coble, 80, is the
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Room for one more ????
A Hendersonville radio station and a western NC TV station are reporting that 11th District congressman Heath Shuler (D) is “seriously” considering a race for governor, and should be making
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