The Daily Haymaker

Poll: NC voters not really paying attention in the two major statewide 2022 races

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Brant Clifton

A new poll sponsored and released by NC Values shows the US Senate GOP primary in a dead heat and the state Supreme Court GOP primary as a toss-up.

#ncga : A primary for the pro tem

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Brant Clifton

I hear an awful lot of griping out there about the caliber of people we have “representing” us in Raleigh and DC. We’ve got primaries coming up in May.

Could hit on Robinson have its origins in his own party?

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Brant Clifton

According to some political “household.names”. I’ve talked to, it’s very possible. Said one of my sources: ”It’s not a bit about strengthening the party and winning over more supporters.

Does the NCGOPe really want new vote integrity laws?

Posted on March 27, 2022March 27, 2022 by Brant Clifton

That’s a good question. Moore, Berger and their folks on Jones Street have sat quietly on their hands as The State Board of Elections made up their own rules

Pinehurst: Lawyers trying to seize village government e-mails

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Brant Clifton

We’ve told all of you about the hot mess that IS Pinehurst village government. The city manager is openly fighting with a sitting council member. That member, Lydia

Let’s talk about sex — The Huntersville Way

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Brant Clifton

In this Catherine Truitt-inspired Twilight Zone, I am not surprised anymore at ANYTHING government tries to push on kids. Let’s check in on what’s apparently been happening in Huntersville:

Dale Folwell leading the way in NC: screwing Russia while protecting North Carolina money

Posted on March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Brant Clifton

State treasurer Dale Folwell has had enough. He’s seen what we all have on the ol’ boob tube in re: Russia and Ukraine. And he’s ready to do something

Moore County campaign ’22: The Hot Mess extends from Pinehurst to Carthage

Posted on March 8, 2022March 19, 2022 by Brant Clifton

In Pinehurst, we’ve got the city manager fighting with at least one member of the council. A current council member and former council member are lawyered up against

Outside-the-Beltline “little people” back LtGov Robinson on anti-porn-in-schools campaign

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Brant Clifton

Arguably the most popular political figure in the state has his troops falling in line for his anti-porn campaign: “Gender Queer.” “Lawn Boy.” “George.” Maybe THIS is why I’m

NC-03: Army SF vet sets his sights on Greg Murphy in GOP US House primary

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Brant Clifton

If you take a look at Tony Cowden’s website and other social media, he comes off like an action movie hero. It sounds like he’s done some impressive things in