Tag: campaign 2024

Corruption of the word “conservative”

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The political universe has done a masterful job of sucking all the meaning out of being a “Republican.” These days, you don’t have to actually believe in one iota of

Time for a Truth Bomb, eh?

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Brant Clifton

THIS has been floating around social media today. (*SNIFF*! I do believe someone is trying to blow smoke up my posterior!) Gee, where do I start? “Citizen Governor” ??? Mark

Jim Perry a YES, then a NO on filing for reelection

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Brant Clifton

We saw a 180-degree maneuver from congressman Patrick McHenry regarding reelection. Then, we get something similar from state senate majority whip Jim Perry. A Kinston news site reported on November

Campaign ’24: A job interview or ‘American Idol’ ?

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Brant Clifton

As you review the array of names that has filed for office this year in North Carolina, ask yourself a simple question: How many of these people would I actually

So, DJT thinks MKR >= MLK? (Seriously?)

Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Mark Robinson and Yolanda Hill have racked up three bankruptcies, an eviction, a business failure, and multiple bad check charges. Even though they now make a combined $350,000 per year,

2024 Filing Follies: Jeff Tarte, the (um) “establishment”, and ‘Isn’t that Special(e)?’

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Brant Clifton

“I sense something. A presence I have not felt since …” When I hear the name Jeff Tarte, the first word that comes to mind is ‘prissy’. It’s been some

Toss in a little Tillis, and there you have it — one HOT MESS.

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Some of the things the Raleigh drive-bys find stunning and surprising just crack me up. The Berger endorsement of Mark Robinson? Berger’s protégè – Jim Blaine – has occupying the

Campaign ’24: “You talkin’ to ME ???”

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Mark Robinson’s campaign staff has done yeoman’s work in keeping their guy below radar and away from cameras and microphones. Somehow, the big guy found an audience – and a

Campaign ’24: The Pee Wee – for – Timmy trade

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Word emerged this week that our littlest congressman would be calling it quits on the fun-and-games in Washington. (This came as quite a shock, I’m sure, to folks who read

Checking all the, um, “right” boxes: NC’s Campaign 2024 and identity politics

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I can just imagine some political strategist sitting out there now: “Okay. I’ve got BLACK, FEMALE, and AMBIDEXTROUS covered. Now, if you can give me all three of those PLUS