Tag: campaign 2024

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

Is The State of NC paying MKR’s wife for THREE JOBS?

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Brant Clifton

A document we obtained from the state Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), signed and dated by Yolanda Hill (wife of Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson),

Principals of controversial Pinehurst firm co-chairing fundraiser for Dan Bishop

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Brant Clifton

The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have launched a public relations campaign against what they call “claim sharks.” Veterans Guardian, based in Pinehurst, is named by the

Raleigh’s ‘political’ wreck getting towed away.

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Brant Clifton

A seismic event is ripping through the world of Raleigh politics. State auditor Beth Wood is resigning. (She got indicted for alleged misuse of state property in connection with her

Is KYGOV race an omen for 2024 NCGOV race?

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Brant Clifton

I don’t live in Kentucky. (I know some folks registered to vote there.) But, from what I observed, what they went through in their recently concluded gubernatorial race looks a