Category: Media

If you stand for NOTHING, you’ll fall for ANYTHING.

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Brant Clifton

In Raleigh, we have elected officials who are more frightened of Tim Moore and Phil Berger than they are of their own voters. In DC, we have Republicans willing to

Principals of controversial Pinehurst firm co-chairing fundraiser for Dan Bishop

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have launched a public relations campaign against what they call “claim sharks.” Veterans Guardian, based in Pinehurst, is named by the

Murphy & McCarthy, the ‘bully boys’

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Some guys don’t seem to ever outgrow their bad habits from junior high. Cases in point: disgraced former House speaker Kevin McCarthy and disgraceful current congressman Greg Murphy. Back in

The SCC Files: DEI wins AGAIN.

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Brant Clifton

“Meet The New Boss. Same as The Old Boss….” — The Who, 1971 That didn’t take long. Some folks, whose political instincts I respect and trust, swore to me that

NC trio votes to give FBI extra $300M for yuuuuge new Md. HQ

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It appears the door-kickers at the FBI are one step closer to getting a new HQ — reportedly larger than the Pentagon – located in Democrat stronghold Maryland. Never mind

Raleigh’s ‘political’ wreck getting towed away.

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Brant Clifton

A seismic event is ripping through the world of Raleigh politics. State auditor Beth Wood is resigning. (She got indicted for alleged misuse of state property in connection with her

Is KYGOV race an omen for 2024 NCGOV race?

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I don’t live in Kentucky. (I know some folks registered to vote there.) But, from what I observed, what they went through in their recently concluded gubernatorial race looks a

The CharO frets over hurting Speaker Timmy’s, um, ”feelings”.

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Seriously? Yeah, seriously. Don’t be fooled by the bowl haircut, the big glasses, and the turtleneck. Speaker Timmy – in addition to being QUITE the ladies man – is actually

A (political) wreck gets indicted in Wake County

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It seems like just yesterday that we were chiding The N&O’s ‘CRACK’ investigative team for ignoring meaty stories involving the lieutenant governor and state auditor to pursue a three-part ‘nothing-burger’

NC’s Edwards votes to block censure of pro-Hamas Democrat