Category: NC State Government

Lieutenant Governor ‘No-Show’

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I’m amazed at the number of people who are ready to throw themselves on their swords to slip Greensboro’s Mark Keith Robinson into Raleigh’s executive mansion. I’ve tried to get

‘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:

When back-stabbing weasels stab EACH OTHER

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It’s hard to see ANY heroes on the surface of the ongoing state budget fight in Raleigh. The whole package is one big orgy of cronyism and reckless spending. All

A COVID “relief” $$$$ problem for ol’ Roy’s gal pal on the bench?

Posted on September 11, 2023May 19, 2025 by Brant Clifton

Allison Riggs is on a meteoric rise through our state’s leftist political circles. She’s been co-executive director of an abomination called The Southern Coalition for Social Justice, which has harassed

Pinehurst-based firm hit with federal class action suit

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Before we get started, please remember that getting sued is not indicative of guilt or liability. Just like being charged does not mean you are guilty. We have courts, judges,

Former legislator facing legal heat over questionable COVID ‘relief’ loan

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I know. It’s from New Hampshire. But – given recent reporting from The N&O and comments from former governor Pat McCrory – it very likely could be the shape of

McCrory: Probe ALL Raleigh politicos and their COVID “relief” $$$$ NOW

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It appears the butt-hurt from 2016 and 2022 is still raging. Former Gov. Pat McCrory has stuck it to his pals in the GOPe by cozying up to the national

Mad as Hell: Victims of Berger-Moore secret casino hijinks coming to Raleigh

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Brant Clifton

One of the BIG reasons we don’t have a new state budget is that Phil Berger and Timmy Moore are trying to force casinos onto a handful of North Carolina

A Post-Timmy NC House: A choice of bad, worse, worst, or, um — (worster???)

Posted on September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 by Brant Clifton

As House speaker Timmy Biscuitville kicks off his farewell tour in Raleigh, the political chattering class has begun cackling about just WHO will fill the tubby little guy’s shoes. (The

NCGOPers are finalists for 2023 national Gambling Awards! (Um, YAY?)

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Yes, you read that right. Some influential members of the “Republican revolution” on Jones Street — Rep. Jason Saine and Senator Jim Perry — are in the running for Gambling.com’s