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Screwing around and (possibly) missing a major opportunity

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Brant Clifton

In North Carolina, we currently have two vacancies in the federal judiciary.  They had been held by conservatives appointed during the Jesse Helms – Ronald Reagan era.  Most of you

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campaign 2026, Congress, Donald Trump, Media, NCGOP, Politics, Ted Budd, Thom Tillis
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Elon: Cooper by ELEVEN

Posted on August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 by Brant Clifton

No, not THAT Elon.  We’re talking the North Carolina-based institution of higher learning. Frustrated and disheartened  conservative voters – at least in the western part of the state – got

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, Michael Whatley, NC legislature, NC State Government, NCGOP, NCSEN26, Politics, Roy Cooper, Thom Tillis, Thom Tillis, Whatley

NC-11: All eyes now on Jennifer? (Good-bye to Karl?)

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Just 48 hours ago, state rep. Karl Gillespie was being bantered about as the clear favorite for succeeding disgraced congressman Chuck Edwards.  Now, the Karl talk has gone quiet and

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NC legislature, NCGOP, Politics
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WHO wears the crown NEXT?

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

Thanks to sheriff Sam Page, the state senate’s 800-lbs. gorilla is heading back home at the end of the year.  If the GOP holds onto its senate majority status, there

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Media, NC legislature, NC State Government, NCGOP, Phil Berger, Politics, Uncategorized
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Karl for Congress ?

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

Yes.  That is the political gospel. being preached from Raleigh to the far reaches of the 11th congressional district.  The Karl we’re talking about is Karl Gillespie,  NC House majority

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campaign 2026, Chuck Edwards, Congress, NCGOP
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New poll: Cooper up by NINE

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Granted, this is a poll conducted by Gary Pearce – the James Carville of North Carolina politics – and a group called Change Research.  Gary was Jim Hunt’s top political

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, Michael Whatley, NCGOP, NCSEN26, Politics, Roy Cooper, Whatley
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Dirtbag Thom and his stupid book NO ONE asked for (or even wants)

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

This is not a joke.  This is a real book to be released around October.  Harper Collins, a real big-time publisher, actually put up money to publish this stinker. Here’s

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NC State Government, NCGOP, NCSEN26, Politics, Thom Tillis, Thom Tillis, Whatley
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When RINOs roar: Moore County GOP gets all *cease & desist* on nascent conservative caucus

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

With three months to go before the big November election, there is little harmony to be found in one of the most loyal GOP-voting counties in North Carolina. Something called

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campaign 2026, Media, Moore County, NCGOP, Pinehurst, Politics, Southern Pines, Uncategorized
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Edwards debacle spurring political game of musical chairs in WNC

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

THAT is what we’re hearing from that neck of the woods.  Ted Budd‘s call for Chuck Edwards to scram apparently paid off.  Edwards confirmed today he is bailing on his

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campaign 2026, Chuck Edwards, Congress, Media, NC legislature, NC State Government, NCGOP, Politics
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Crying in Harris-Teeter: A deep dive into the Chuck Edwards ethics probe

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

You know things must be bad for Chuck Edwards.  Senator Ted Budd is the farthest thing from being an adventurous risk-taker.  But he is apparently the first BIG state Republican

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campaign 2026, Chuck Edwards, Congress, Media, NCGOP, Politics

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