Category: NC State Government

Dems leading polls on Generic R vs. D congressional ballot

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Brant Clifton

If the election were held today, would you vote for a Republican or a Democrat? That question has been asked of voters for ages. It gives the political class a

State-hopping frequent candidate subject of NC state elections inquiry

Posted on January 18, 2026January 20, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Every election seems to have a few candidates on the ballot who make you scratch your head and ask: “Who? Why?” Some filing fees get pretty big — depending on

Big-spending politicians fueling affordability crisis. (Um, surprise!)

Posted on January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Elected Democrats AND Republicans are running around the countryside pointing fingers at each other and claiming that THEY have the solution to the out-of-control rising cost of living. Here’s an

Very little to show for majorities in Raleigh, DC

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Brant Clifton

In Raleigh, there have been GOP majorities controlling The General Assembly since 2010. Democrats have little to no say as to what happens there. So, it is truly stunning that

New ad gives voters something to think about in Berger-Page GOP duel

Posted on January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Absentee voting for the March primaries got started on January 8. In-person early voting begins on February 12. Some might say there is not a whole lot more that primary

Smokin’ The Vote (on Jones Street)

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 by Brant Clifton

The National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has announced who – among the members of the General Assembly – would be friendliest to the idea of legalizing weed.

Raleigh film-flammers trying to confuse voters on MedicAID vs MediCARE

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Opposition to Medicaid expansion was one of the few good moves former governor Pat McCrory made while he was in office. He stated his belief that Medicaid needs to be

Therrible Thom ALL OVER THE PLACE in re: NCGOPe-tied bribery scandal

Posted on December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 by Brant Clifton

At one time, all the elected stars of the North Carolina Republican Party were eager to take Greg Lindberg‘s money. The Triangle-based entrepreneur was handing out record amounts of campaign

Mark Robinson needs to SHUT UP and PAY UP.

Posted on December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 by Brant Clifton

The gubernatorial campaign is long over. The drive-by media is no longer calling him to film his rants and ask about his web-browsing practices. Balanced Nutrition is closed up. Rachel

Conservative star sets her sights on Lee Co. / Moore Co. seat in NC House

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Brant Clifton

The name Womack has been at the center of a lot of recent political success on the regional and state levels. Jim and Sherry Womack have worked together for years