The Daily Haymaker

Is KYGOV race an omen for 2024 NCGOV race?

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I don’t live in Kentucky. (I know some folks registered to vote there.) But, from what I observed, what they went through in their recently concluded gubernatorial race looks a

The CharO frets over hurting Speaker Timmy’s, um, ”feelings”.

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Seriously? Yeah, seriously. Don’t be fooled by the bowl haircut, the big glasses, and the turtleneck. Speaker Timmy – in addition to being QUITE the ladies man – is actually

A (political) wreck gets indicted in Wake County

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It seems like just yesterday that we were chiding The N&O’s ‘CRACK’ investigative team for ignoring meaty stories involving the lieutenant governor and state auditor to pursue a three-part ‘nothing-burger’

NC’s Edwards votes to block censure of pro-Hamas Democrat

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

US Rep. Chuck Edwards’ predecessor, Madison Cawthorn, was subjected to a pounding from Thom Tillis and several PACs over some bad personal-life (and social media) decisions. Tillis & co. sold

N&O ‘investigative’ unit ignores TWO meaty political stories, bets it ALL on Causey nothing-burger

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We know that state auditor Beth Wood is not seeking reelection in 2024. We know that she had some legal trouble thanks to her failed December 2022 attempt at jumping

The Pinehurst Hot Mess: A few election notes

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

This coming Tuesday will mark the end of the 2023 campaign season in the Village of Pinehurst. Lame duck and worstMayorEver John Strickland can quit bullying people for displaying signs

The SCC Files: The Mess John Dempsey Left Behind

Posted on November 3, 2023November 4, 2023 by Brant Clifton

If you’re not doing anything Saturday, there’s a left-wing protest on the campus of Sandhills Community College. It’s being spearheaded by left-wing activist and college faculty member Matthew Dial. He

The ‘Sin Session’: Bringing back weed, casinos AND booze AFTER the primaries

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Brant Clifton

*Isn’t that special?* Taking a second stab at that nonsense after our only shot at them this year. How many times do you have to scream “HELL, NO” for the

Speaker Timmy names recently disciplined lawyer pal to State Bar DISCIPLINARY panel.

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The tubby little guy at the front of the state House chamber never ceases to amaze. Not long after escaping from being trapped waist-deep in someone else’s divorce proceedings, here

The Man with the Flexible Bio

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Brant Clifton

How well do we really know the man NCGOPe types are giving us the hard-sell on for the 2024 governor’s race? It’s a rarity – some might call it