#ncpol: Rebel without a clue
We’ve BEEN hearing stories about an out-and-out mutiny led by NCGOP executive director Dallas Woodhouse against the elected state party chairman Hasan Harnett. We’re starting to see signs that it’s
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#ncpol: Color her confused
We’ve got to give props where they are due. Rob Christensen’s son — Colin Campbell — did some fine work on Friday evening: That’s right, House Republicans. Your fearless leader —
Continue reading#ncpol: A straw poll ???? (You don’t say.)
You know what straw polls are like. EVERYBODY’S got one. Sometimes, they can be an interesting way to take the temperature of the electorate during a primary. The good
Continue readingMonkey Business Report, early-voting edition
Early voting for the March primary has begun. And local elections officials have been hit with a surprising change in the last week. According to multiple sources I talked with
Continue reading#ncga: Solar subsidies foe shooting for Senate seat
There are not many tears being shed over the eminent departure of Fletcher Hartsell (RINO-Cabarrus) from Senate District 36. He’s had a long career filled with scandal and collaboration with
Continue readingMonkey Business Report, NCGOP convention edition
What’s the best way to keep the um, “riff-raff” away from your business / party / event ? Jack up the cost of participation. That appears to be
Continue readingSorting out Super Tuesday
If you believe the drivebys, yesterday’s voting has already set up a general election battle between Hillary and The Donald. But, judging from the delegate numbers and the exit poll
Continue reading#ncga: David Lewis took OUR money!
At least THAT is what John Zumwalt, Republican challenger to incumbent Jamie Boles in NC House District 52, is claiming: Hmmm. Lewis is quite a powerful person in Raleigh
Continue reading#ncga: Just in time for the primaries. A new conservative player. (Likely to ruffle a few feathers. )
For decades, The North Carolina Congressional Club / National Congressional Club turned into the de facto Republican Party in this state. It openly backed Republicans against other Republicans on the
Continue reading#ncga: Chamber of (Crony) Commerce
The North Carolina Chamber appears to be following the national Chamber’s lead in going all-out in support of statism and the establishment. They told us in ads, last year, that
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