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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

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campaign 2014, Media, NCGOP, Pat McCrory, Politics
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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

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Congress, Media, Pinehurst
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#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

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Congress, Media
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#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

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Congress, Media
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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

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Media
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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

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Congress, Media
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NC-02: Clay’s Child Support. Renee’s Indignance. (Welcome to The Great Debate Pre-Game Show.)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Brant Clifton

We’ve got a political debate that’s sure to draw a lot of media attention here in town Monday night. I really hate using something like RadarOnline as a source.  But,

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Congress, Media, Pinehurst
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NC-02: Civitas poll says Ellmers 47, Aiken 39, Undecided 14

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Brant Clifton

If you were wondering why incumbent Republican Renee Ellmers decided to debate Democrat challenger Clay Aiken, this news might give you a hint.  The Civitas survey was conducted Sept. 26-28

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Congress, Media
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#ncsen: (Ruh-Roh.) Questions about Tillis real estate holdings?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Brant Clifton

The lefties are giggling themselves silly on Politico’s front page today over Kay Hagan’s good fortune.  In the story, Democrat sources appear to be tipping their hand on what they

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campaign 2014, Congress, Media, Politics
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WTVD ABC11 STILL not acknowledging its ties to left-wing activist

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Brant Clifton

WTVD ABC11 is running with a story today about allegations being leveled against state Senator Wesley Meredith (R-Fayetteville) by his ex-wife. I tend to be skeptical about news stories involving

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Media
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