A missed opportunity for Barbara Jackson
A bi-partisan group of 58 sitting sheriffs (out of a total of 100) emphatically endorsed the reelection of NC Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jackson the week before the election. But
Continue readingA bi-partisan group of 58 sitting sheriffs (out of a total of 100) emphatically endorsed the reelection of NC Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jackson the week before the election. But
Continue readingFor Republicans and conservatives across North Carolina, there was not a whole lot to cheer about Tuesday night. Our side got out-hustled, out-strategized, out-raised, out-marketed. *Out-EVERYTHINGED.* To satisfy the folks
Continue readingSo, we’ve got two different cases of the majority on Jones Street changing the rules governing this year’s elections at the last minute. Both cases appear to be headed toward
Continue readingNorth Carolina has an abundant supply of people calling themselves “political consultants” who really don’t have much of a clue. Unfortunately, the NCGOP has more than its fair share of
Continue readingThis cycle, uber-consultant Paul Shumaker’s clients are falling all over themselves touting their support for Donald Trump. Meanwhile, in Washington, Shumaker client Thom Tilli$$$ (R??-NC)is teaming up with confirmed bachelor
Continue readingI’m seeing some things on Twitter that are making me a wee bit uncomfortable. Here’s one: And HERE is another: Kairos Governmental Affairs and Betsy McCorkle are leading mouthpieces for
Continue readingThere is an interesting strategy being put forth by NCGOPe types this cycle. Put a lot of bad news out there, and demand MO’ MONEY. We saw Matt Bales with
Continue readingTwo of the more interesting races in May will be GOP congressional primaries involving candidates managed by uber-consultant Paul Shumaker. Shumaker is known for his cookie-cutter approach to campaign management.
Continue readingIf you thought the for-sale GOPers in Raleigh were awfully comfy in bed with the solar goons, get a load of what’s going on with our, um, “representation” in DC:
Continue readingCraven County commissioner Scott Dacey made it official today. Sources in Raleigh and DC confirm for me that uber-consultants Carter Wrenn and Paul Shumaker have been instrumental in pushing Dacey
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