Category: Phil Berger

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

Rep. Neal Jackson: More local control needed on school calendar

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Raleigh likes to sink their claws into every aspect of our lives. They even go as far as determining how many buses your community “needs” for transporting kids each school

Berger’s Medicaid 180 earns him drive-by praise

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

In my book, it’s rarely a good thing when politicians try to take both sides of an issue. The drive-by media loves it however, when the 180 causes the pol

Paying attention to the men behind the curtain

Posted on January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We’re going to ask you to do the opposite of what we were advised in the legendary film ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ You’re about to suddenly start hearing

#ncga: Look who’s back in town!

Posted on January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 by Brant Clifton

They’re already making a mess in DC. And just as we’re coming down from the trauma of THEIR return, the Raleigh crowd is deciding to put in an appearance at

#ncga#ncpol: Courts chief, Berger knock heads over gay marriage

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Brant Clifton

We reported earlier about a pretty harsh memo from the Administrative Office of The Courts explaining that court officials have two choices regarding gay marriages: perform them, or quit. On

#ncpol: A Berger-Tillis split on gay marriage?

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Brant Clifton

The past legislative session was marked by the GOP-dominated House and the GOP-dominated Senate often taking different paths. It appears that trend is continuing here out-of-session as the leaders of

Coal Ash combat

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Brant Clifton

In DC, Barry Obama is preparing to go to war against the Islamic State. In Raleigh, Pat McCrory is barricaded inside his Blount Street residence preparing for battle against his