Tag: Congress

Why stop with the STATE gas tax? (A way to cut about 50 cents / gallon MORE)

Posted on October 6, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We posted on September 28 and September 29 about efforts in Georgia and Texas to provide aid to folks at the gas pump. Both posts drew a lot of eyes

A cringe-worthy moment in the NC-11 race

Posted on October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Let me start off with this. I like Jennifer Balkcom. She strikes me as just the kind of person we need in government. I hope she wins the 11th district

A rally with, um — Tom Emmer ????

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Brant Clifton

It appears the US House Republican caucus is clearing the bench to bail out Laurie Buckhout‘s campaign for North Carolina’s 1st congressional district. The First was gerrymandered to the detriment

NC’s Pat Harrigan talks 9/11, mission creep and some other stuff

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Congressman Pat Harrigan recently sat down with Fox News radio and utilized his past military experience and current business experience to wax philosophically on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. (Harrigan’s

When the heat is on, look to Chappelle (and plead the FiF).

Posted on August 3, 2026August 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

If Chuck Edwards listened to me – and I know he DOES NOT – I’d have him following the path of one Mr. David Chappelle. That’s right: *Plead the fizz-iff.*

NC-01: Davis (D) on top of Buckhout (R) in $$$$ race

Posted on July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 by Brant Clifton

The First Congressional District has been set up to be a spectacular GOP pickup. Incumbent Don Davis (D) surprisingly held off a GOP challenger in 2024. The polling and fundraising

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

Trump wants to do it. Why not the NCGOP in the NCGA?

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

President Trump is pushing the idea of a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to provide some consumer relief during this tough time. (Anyone seen gas prices lately ???).

Making us – ahem – Proud : Ethics probes hit NC’s DC delegation bipartisanly

Posted on May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 by Brant Clifton

(Believe it or not: This report does not even touch on Tim Moore. ) It’s rare that members of our US House delegation. make national news. We’re usually stocked with

Another poll: Cooper –BY EIGHTEEN ????

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Brant Clifton

The run-up to this U.S. Senate race is starting to evoke comparisons to dropping a kitten into a fenced-in yard full of hungry pit-bulls. It’s just a matter of time