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An interesting take on the state of MAGA, the GOP, the nation

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Brant Clifton

The generic ballots for Congress have been showing an ever-increasing lead for Democrats.  Is the nation getting more liberal?  We found an interesting take that digs deep into the voter

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NC legislature, NC State Government, NCGOP, Politics

The Laurie Story: NC-01 polling says the sheriff is in hot pursuit.

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Brant Clifton

A recent poll by Emerson College indicates the state of the GOP primary for North Carolina’s First Congressional District is right where we thought it was.  Laurie Buckhout – blessed

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NCGOP, Politics

Just In-Saine: SBI probing KY distillery trip by NC lawmakers, lobbyists

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Brant Clifton

It seems a great big stink bomb that had been sitting around Raleigh for a year or so has finally detonated: The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe

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Media, NC legislature, NC State Government, NCGOP, Politics

End of The Gravy Train? Jones St. mob summoned to Rockingham County to save don Berger-ino

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Word hit the streets of Rockingham County early in the week.  Folks who had been feasting – and otherwise living well — during the president pro tem Berger era were

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campaign 2026, Media, NC legislature, NC State Government, NCGOP, Phil Berger, Politics
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The Laurie Story: New TV ad says Laurie Buckhout claim of Trump support FALSE

Posted on February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Laurie Buckhout apparently imagined a Trump shout-out at least once before.  Anything’s possible in this GOP race to pick a November opponent for incumbent congressman Don Davis. Buckhout – a

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NC State Government, NCGOP, Politics

A sad story of a critically-abused child and TWO bond reduction requests

Posted on February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 by Brant Clifton

District Court judge Beth Tanner, currently facing voters in her first reelection bid, has spent much of her sole term in office vocally criticizing the job performance of other elected

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campaign 2026, Media, Moore County, NC State Government, NCGOP, Politics
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Time for John Nagy to TOUGHEN UP (and sign his name to his *work*)

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

It’s soooooooo *brave* to take shots at people and institutions when you don’t have to attach your name to them.  We’re in our 15th year of operation, and every one

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Media, Moore County, Politics, The Pilot

Endorsement(s) from hell

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

The verdict on endorsements in political campaigns is a mixed bag. Sometimes, they make little to no difference. Sometimes — like some Trump blessings — they pay off big.  Others

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campaign 2026, Media, Moore County, NCGOP, Politics, The Pilot

Mike Whatley: The rodeo clown Roy & his gang WANT

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

When it is all said and done, Michael Whatley will be remembered as 2026’s Mark Robinson – the boob who got maneuvered into place for the general election and then

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, Michael Whatley, NCGOP, NCSEN26, Politics, Thom Tillis, Whatley

The NY Times notices Phil Berger. (EVEN THEY think he’s in trouble.)

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Who’da thunk one of 50 state Senate races in North Carolina  would overshadow the race to fill our soon-to-be vacant US Senate seat in the eyes of the national legacy

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