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“Did you see who was standing behind him?”

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I asked a number of honorables on Jones Street about their votes in favor of the Blue Cross NC ‘sweetheart’ deal. Surprisingly, the question — asked in THIS post’s headline

Two more reasons to not support John Bradford

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Brant Clifton

First, as part of the announcement he is “considering” a run for state treasurer, Bradford announced that a lot of lobbyists were encouraging him to run for the office. THAT

Do what you were elected to do, and the sharks come for you

Posted on September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 by Brant Clifton

It’s a sad state of affairs that the three most likely folks to draw well-funded opponents in 2020 are treasurer Dale Folwell, insurance commissioner Mike Causey, and auditor

Some thoughts for early voters

Posted on October 10, 2016October 10, 2016 by Brant Clifton

It’s about that time. Some folks are already asking for my suggestions on the races. There are several I am honestly indifferent about right now. But there are some that

#ncpol: Even MORE poll stuff

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Brant Clifton

Okay, we came across some more complete results from the pollsters at Civitas. We gave you the governor and president numbers earlier. Here is some more info from that survey. By

#ncpol: Saving Private McCrory

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Brant Clifton

I have to be honest — the polling so far does not look good for our Republican governor. It’s been a while since we’ve seen a survey showing him on

#ncpol: ‘Lt. Dan’ the only top NCGOP candidate outraising Dem opponent

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Brant Clifton

The one top-tier GOP candidate who had the biggest struggle to cross the finish line in 2012 appears to have the most strength on the 2016 fundraising circuit: Lt. Gov.

The Council of State: A veritable rogues gallery

Posted on September 19, 2012September 19, 2012 by Brant Clifton

For those of us beside ourselves with the wretched excesses, arrogance and corruption in state government and seeking some way to vent our frustration / anger, the November elections for

NC Campaign 2012: things getting a little testy in the insurance commissioner race

Posted on August 9, 2012August 9, 2012 by Brant Clifton

I never imagined that we’d be dealing with mud-slinging and controversy in the race for NC Insurance Commissioner. Right out of the general election starting gate, incumbent Democrat Wayne Goodwin