The Daily Haymaker

#ncsen: Tillis son jumps into political consulting

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Brant Clifton

Is there room for TWO members of the Tillis family in North Carolina politics? I guess we’ll soon find out. Ryan Tillis, the son of US Senate candidate Thom and

#ncsen: USA Today says Hagan 47, Tillis 45

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Brant Clifton

This poll of 500 likely voters was taken between Saturday and LAST night. Here’s some more insight: […] Over the past two months, some things have changed in the Tar

#ncsen: Rasmussen says Hagan 48, Tillis 46

Posted on October 8, 2014October 8, 2014 by Brant Clifton

The survey was conducted October 6-7 and involved 970 likely voters. Here’s what they found: This is the first survey of the race to include “leaners,” those who initially are

#ncsen: The thrilla (kinda) NEAR Chapel Hilla

Posted on October 8, 2014October 8, 2014 by Brant Clifton

If you are like me, and don’t watch much TV — the senatorial debate last night gave you a great recap of all the “fun” you’ve missed. The two major party

Does even being SEEN with Pat McCrory hurt you with voters?

Posted on October 7, 2014October 7, 2014 by Brant Clifton

The folks over at The Elon Poll seem to think so: […] When North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis was shown in a picture with Governor Pat McCrory his favorability

NC-02: The Great Debate Post-Game Show

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Brant Clifton

“Mr. Seacrest, can we get a THIRD option?” THAT was the quip texted to me during Monday’s debate between Renee Ellmers and Clay Aiken. Unfortunately, we’re not voting for

#NCSEN: Trailer Parks AND Tholl Roads? Wow.

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Brant Clifton

Well, the Dems TOLD us it was coming. And here it is.: As he crisscrosses North Carolina campaigning for U.S. Senate, Thom Tillis likes to remind voters of his modest

#ncsen: Drive-by media already writing #NCGA, @NCGOP political obit

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Brant Clifton

We got two more polls this weekend showing Thom Tillis down to Kay Hagan. NBC News has the race at Hagan 44, Tillis 40. CBS News / YouGov’s online survey

Farewell to the shih-tzu

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Brant Clifton

Something’s missing. There is a real void on Raleigh’s Jones and McDowell Streets. Apparently, John Drescher’s pet shih-tzu has run off to Denver, CO for greener pastures. Mr. Frank’s absence

Don’t just CHANGE senators. CHANGE the mind-set.

Posted on October 4, 2014October 4, 2014 by Brant Clifton

The spouse of a prominent NCGOP activist — who also is a top party activist — posted a comment on our Facebook page that started off like this: “I don’t