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Will Roy Cooper inflict the worst beat-down on a NCGOP Senate nominee in more than 50 years?

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Brant Clifton

If the trends showing up in recent polling hold – THAT is quite possible. The most recent polling we have on the 2026 Roy Cooper-Mike Whatley race shows leads of

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, Michael Whatley, NCGOP, NCSEN26, Politics, Roy Cooper, Thom Tillis, Whatley
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Hark! Is that THE OTHER SHOE I hear dropping?

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We’ve heard all about law enforcement’s apparent interest in trips by NC legislators and lobbyists to Kentucky distilleries.  All kinds of subpoenas and warrants are being drawn up and passed

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campaign 2026, Law & Order, Media, NC legislature, NCGOP, Politics
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The ObamaCare of Housing

Posted on June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 by Brant Clifton

You know conservatism is lost in DC when your *Republican* majorities are following Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren like puppies. All of the consultants have told their politician clients that

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NCGOP, Politics
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Hey, everybody! Meet Mike from Michigan.

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

You ought to be able to trust – at least – someone’s bio.  Where they’re from.  Where they graduated from.  Their wife’s name.  How many kids they have.  I’m old

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, Michael Whatley, NCGOP, NCSEN26, NCSEN26, Politics, Thom Tillis, Thom Tillis, Whatley
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DOGE, we hardly even knew ya.

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Oh, there was a lot of tough talk after the November 2024 election.  DOGE was founded.  This was getting cut.  That was getting cut.  It was going to be like

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NCGOP, Politics
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GOP VIP sounds off on partisan local elections

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Many of you may know Miriam Chu from her many years of service to the state and local Republican Party organizations.  She has served statewide as vice-chairman of the NC

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campaign 2026, Media, NC State Government, NCGOP, Politics
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2026: The Year of the Harvey

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Democrats told us 1992 was *The Year of The Woman.*  In 2026 North Carolina, they’re trying to make sure we all know it’s *The Year of The Harvey.* The Harvey

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, NC State Government, NCGOP, NCSEN26, Politics
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Catawba / YouGov: Cooper STILL up over Whatley by 14

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Boy, this is looking like deja vu all over again.  Back in April, the Catawba /YouGov poll had Democrat Roy Cooper over Republican Mike Whatley by 48 percent  to 34

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campaign 2026, Congress, Media, Michael Whatley, NCGOP, NCSEN26, Politics, Roy Cooper, Thom Tillis, Whatley
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Report: Conservatives losing fight to reform UNC-Chapel Hill

Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Brant Clifton

There were once high hopes for the UNC system’s flagship campus.  There was tough talk against DEI.  Chancellor Lee Roberts stood strong against left-wing radicals rioting on campus. But now,

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Education, Media, NC legislature, NC State Government, NCGOP, Politics
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Two FirstHealth hospitals among 11 in NC warned by Trump admin about pricing transparency

Posted on June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 by Brant Clifton

President Trump and his team are going hard at the issue of affordability — particularly affordability of healthcare services – amid serious economic concerns and right here in front of

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Economy, Media, Moore County, Politics
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