The Daily Haymaker

ANOTHER ONE seeking to be L.T.

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Brant Clifton

(Feelin’ kinda poetic this evening.) It appears former state senator Deanna Ballard from Watauga County is jumping into the gettin’-crowded GOP field for lieutenant governor. She’s a longtime employee

Even More NCGOP staff double-dipping

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Brant Clifton

About ten years ago, we called out NCGOP money-man Greg Fornshell for his work on behalf of then-state Rep. Brian Brown (R-Greenville). At the time, Brown was locked in

BOHThCA: Bend Over, Here Thom Comes Again.

Posted on July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Jeff Tarte, the Mecklenburg-ian who arguably went down in history as the WORST elected Republican ever sent to Raleigh, has taken to social media to toot his horn for his

IDK: State elections officials seeking to sabotage Voter ID law

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Some of the most devious activities in politics and government happen in the shadows. Publicized good news is far too frequently accompanied by sneakiness done in the shadows. The state’s

NC girl sues medical professionals for “deceptive and unfair trade practices” in convincing her to become a boy

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We’ve heard all kinds of horror stories about parents and young children being taken advantage of on the whole question of “gender identity crises.” Leftists tell us it is vital

Following in Mom’s footsteps

Posted on July 22, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Well, there’s at least one North Carolina family where Republican leadership runs in the family. Emily Stack – daughter of former NCGOP vice chairman Miriam Chu – was elected Saturday

#ncpol campaign 2024: Adding to and subtracting from the field

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Well, it appears we’ve gone from four GOPers down to three in the primary field for Labor Commissioner. State Rep. Ben Moss has decided to abandon this effort and run

Teacher Union flip-flops on queering public school libraries

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Boy, the National Education Association (NEA) is, um, something *special.* The Democrat Party interest group that has custody of your kids from 8-4 (or so) Monday through Friday can’t seem

Another day, another girl, another pay raise. It’s GOOD to be the Speaker.

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We’re hearing, once again, about a young lady connected to NC House Speaker Timmy Biscuitville getting some heckin’ good career assistance. THIS ONE, however, is NOT named Lassiter: Last year,

FIRE THEM ALL: “Back-Stabbin’ Bob”, the “green-eyed monster,” and the collapse of a grand opportunity

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Brant Clifton

If your only sources of news were The Pilot or WRAL, you’d think Moore County school board member David Hensley was an out-of-control maniac. The truth? He’s the only