Category: Congress

Some FACTS to consider against leftist rantings about the 1%

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Former Senator — and Economic PhD — Phil Gramm has an excellent piece in today’s Wall Street Journal addressing some interesting facts behind

Politico: “Rough Future” for Ellmers & other GOP freshmen

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The reliably left-of-center Politico web site has pegged Congresswoman Renee Ellmers as one of a handful of GOP House freshmen who may have a bumpy

Smokin’ & Drinkin’ with Renee Ellmers

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Got $500 to $2,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You can stop in at an undisclosed location in Washington, DC to smoke cigars and

NC-13 GOP US House race: Holding campaign NOT coordinating with Holding family

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Brant Clifton

A SuperPac supporting the election of George Holding to North Carolina’s 13th congressional district seat in the U.S. House has been criticized by his opponent Paul Coble —

More proof the politicians are GOUGING us at the gas pump

Posted on March 25, 2012March 25, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The American Petroleum Institute has prepared an eye-opening briefing on the total tax burden — by state — drivers are dealing with at the gas pumps. According to API,

Club for Growth likes Keadle for NC-08 GOP congressional primary

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The Club For Growth, a national political action committee that champions the free market and economic liberty, is formally wading into North Carolina’s Eighth Congressional District GOP primary and endorsing

What DO Republicans Believe?

Posted on March 21, 2012March 21, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Our thinking is simple: When we act like us, we win. When we act like them, we lose. That’s the thesis put forward by Dick Armey and Matt Kibbe

Unemployment Rate UP in 95 of NC’s 100 counties

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has released figures showing unemployment rose during January in 95 of the state’s 100 counties. (The rate decreased in three counties and held steady

Campaign 2012: Why Renee Ellmers has SO MANY opponents

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Brant Clifton

David Bass, with Carolina Journal, is looking into why SO many people have filed to run against Congresswoman Renee Ellmers in her first reelection

Senator Burr: It’s all about ME