Category: Phil Berger

Berger Gang tried to sneak casinos past public early on

Posted on September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It’s sad that we’ve become so cynical — so used to our elected officials lying to us. But the chicanery and sleaze around the latest casino shenanigans in Raleigh really

‘Would you like a sketchy land-grab to go along with your sleazy casino shenanigans?’

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The Raleigh bully boys are in rare form. The amazing thing? We keep taking their crap and reelecting them. (Looking at YOU, Cleveland, Lincoln AND Rockingham counties.) Here’s the latest:

Uncle Phil: No casinos? Then, no budget for YOU.

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The word I am getting from our very own Sin City is that the deal to plant four new casinos outside of tribal lands is toes-up dead. Folks on the

Did Rockingham County sheriff’s casino opposition spur Berger ally’s entry into LtGov race?

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Sam Page has earned quite a reputation for his work in law enforcement in Rockingham County. He’s been a Tea Party and MAGA favorite. When he jumped into the lieutenant

Even Berger’s own sheriff opposes Raleigh casino deal, favors a referendum

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Sam Page has been a good sheriff for Rockingham County, we’re told. He’s been a good Republican and a good ally to senator Phil Berger. He’s running for lieutenant governor

Berger’s home folks sound off on Raleigh’s casino shenanigans

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Brant Clifton

While senator Berger and speaker Timmy hold the state budget hostage and attempt to cram a four-casino development deal down the throats of their legislative colleagues, leaders and voters in

Phil Berger works a little TOO well with labor unions

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We’ve expressed some concern about the rush by senator Phil Berger and speaker Tim Moore and their cronies to ram through approval of casinos throughout North Carolina. We’ve explored concerns

A progress report on the “veto-proof” “conservative revolution” in Raleigh

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Prior to the 2022 elections, we were told the GOP legislators could run right over the top of Democrat governor Roy Cooper – IF IF IF – they got that

Mark Walker takes aim at Robinson, Berger on casino deal

Posted on August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The former congressman and current gubernatorial candidate is certainly getting feisty. He aggressively targeted lieutenant governor Mark Robinson’s ethics (or lack thereof) and is now putting heat on the state’s

With Timmy and ‘Big Mark’ under fire, Boss Phil flexing his muscle on Jones Street

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Some legislators are complaining that life on Jones Street is making them feel like debtors late on payments to a loan shark. I’m hearing reports that senate president Phil Berger