Category: Congress

#ncsen: The thrilla (kinda) NEAR Chapel Hilla

Posted on October 8, 2014October 8, 2014 by Brant Clifton

If you are like me, and don’t watch much TV — the senatorial debate last night gave you a great recap of all the “fun” you’ve missed. The two major party

NC-02: The Great Debate Post-Game Show

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Brant Clifton

“Mr. Seacrest, can we get a THIRD option?” THAT was the quip texted to me during Monday’s debate between Renee Ellmers and Clay Aiken. Unfortunately, we’re not voting for

#NCSEN: Trailer Parks AND Tholl Roads? Wow.

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Brant Clifton

Well, the Dems TOLD us it was coming. And here it is.: As he crisscrosses North Carolina campaigning for U.S. Senate, Thom Tillis likes to remind voters of his modest

#ncsen: Drive-by media already writing #NCGA, @NCGOP political obit

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Brant Clifton

We got two more polls this weekend showing Thom Tillis down to Kay Hagan. NBC News has the race at Hagan 44, Tillis 40. CBS News / YouGov’s online survey

Don’t just CHANGE senators. CHANGE the mind-set.

Posted on October 4, 2014October 4, 2014 by Brant Clifton

The spouse of a prominent NCGOP activist — who also is a top party activist — posted a comment on our Facebook page that started off like this: “I don’t

NC-02: Clay’s Child Support. Renee’s Indignance. (Welcome to The Great Debate Pre-Game Show.)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Brant Clifton

We’ve got a political debate that’s sure to draw a lot of media attention here in town Monday night. I really hate using something like RadarOnline as a source. But,

NC-02: Civitas poll says Ellmers 47, Aiken 39, Undecided 14

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Brant Clifton

If you were wondering why incumbent Republican Renee Ellmers decided to debate Democrat challenger Clay Aiken, this news might give you a hint. The Civitas survey was conducted Sept. 26-28

#ncsen: (Ruh-Roh.) Questions about Tillis real estate holdings?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Brant Clifton

The lefties are giggling themselves silly on Politico’s front page today over Kay Hagan’s good fortune. In the story, Democrat sources appear to be tipping their hand on what they

#ncsen: Dallas says NO Rove tie. We beg to differ.

Posted on October 3, 2014October 3, 2014 by Brant Clifton

We must have struck a nerve at Carolina RIsing HQ with our earlier post regarding Crossroads Media. Dallas Woodhouse, the boss at Carolina Rising, sent us this note: As a

#ncsen: Oh, look. Carolina Rising sending BIG $$$ to Karl Rove.

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Brant Clifton

We’ve all seen those ads from Carolina Rising touting the “success” of Gov. Pat McCrory and Speaker Thom Tillis (curiously, no mention of Senate president pro tem Phil Berger or