The Daily Haymaker

Scoring Berger’s education proposal

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Brant Clifton

State Senate President Phil Berger (R) announced a “major policy” initiative this week regarding public education. It all pretty much focused on putting more heat on the folks at

NCGOP: tone deaf or trying to change the subject?

Posted on April 25, 2012April 25, 2012 by Brant Clifton

“It’s STILL the economy. We’re NOT stupid.” — Mitt Romney April 24, 2012 NC Senate President Phil Berger (R) trumpeted the other day that he had a “major

The Stupid Party rears its head in Raleigh

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Columnist George Will coined the phrase “The Stupid Party” to refer to Republicans who run away from winning conservative principles and sign on to more of the same ruling class,

Keep an eye on Ellmers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Veteran politicos all over North Carolina’s Second Congressional District are telling me that the political establishment and the news media could be in for a heck

Kicking a donkey while it’s down …

Posted on April 24, 2012April 24, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Once again, we are having to read about the mess that is The North Carolina Democrat Party in a NATIONAL PUBLICATION. (You would think that — with all of

NC Campaign 2012: Waldo closing in on Boom Boom; UNDECIDED STILL ON TOP

Posted on April 24, 2012April 24, 2012 by Brant Clifton

According to leftist pollster PPP, our invisible lieutenant governor has dramatically closed the gap on Democrat gubernatorial primary second place-holder, sidewalk wrestler and former congressman, Bobby “Boom

Gender moves to forefront of NC’s 2nd congressional district GOP race

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Brant Clifton

DC Republicans are making a huge deal out of female Members of Congress taking the lead on the recently passed “Small Business Tax Cut.”

Marcum vs. Tillman: Pot, meet kettle. (Kettle is black.)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Brant Clifton

One of our loyal readers — who happens to work in Southern Pines town government — offered up an interesting comment on state Senate candidate John

Crotch-punching, penis pictures, and the welfare state. (Oh, my.)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

North Carolina Democrat Party Chairman David Parker has confirmed he will not seek reelection to another term next month. (Gee. I wonder why …. ) Parker has been at the

Charlotte’s economic troubles pile up

Posted on April 22, 2012April 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The Queen City will be playing a key role in North Carolina politics this year. Pat McCrory, Charlotte’s former, mayor is the leading GOP contender for governor of North Carolina.