Former state legislator Nathan Ramsey (R-Buncombe) simply attempted to pat his former colleagues on the back this week: That set off a debate that drew in current and former legislators,
Continue readingBig-time GOP donor and conservative activist Bob Luddy generated a few tremors this week with THIS EMAIL: Subject:House Budget, Major new spending and no Tax Relief Dear House Caucus Members,
Continue readingAFP-NC’s Donald Bryson has labeled the House’s action on the budget as “reverse Robin Hood.” I think this tweet best sums up House action thus far on the state
Continue readingWell, we thought we were home for good last time. But, complications from my recent surgery sent me back into the hospital for a little more work. Everyone involved seems
Continue readingThey tried, but failed, to nail the lacrosse team. They tried with this “noose story” that showed up in April and quickly faded away. How come the marches stopped? How
Continue readingIt’s amazing how many politicos we’ve all heard of are emphatically endorsing someone most of us have never heard of as the best possible choice for NCGOP chairman. Now, it
Continue readingThis curious item popped up on the NCGOP’s Facebook page: Okay, got that? Todd says the NCGOP HAS NOT COMMISSIONED ANY POLL. And, “rumors” ???? Well, we have a recording
Continue readingNo freakin’ joke. The Port City of Rocky Mount. The McCrory administration is howling mad at the General Assembly for not coughing up enough bribe money to entice Volvo to
Continue readingWhile I’ve been resting, the honorables on Jones Street have kept churning out some doozies. I am sure you’ve all heard about the grading scale for the state’s public schools.
Continue readingA lot of people read this site. A LOT. We’ve raised the profile of a lot of folks — some in a good way, and others in a way they
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