Tag: Congress

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

We’re insolvent! (Happy 250th, America.)

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Brant Clifton

We’ve been hearing about how America is facing serious financial jeopardy for decades now. Yet, we keep falling for liars who talk a good conservative game during an election campaign.

Turning Point: Hudson “becoming erratic” while Budd, Tillis locked in dead heat

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Turning Point — founded by the late Charlie Kirk — is providing quite an important educational and civic service. They’re tracking our “honorables” in DC and Raleigh who love to

Turning Point: BUDD as big a DUD as Tillis

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Brant Clifton

THAT is muy disappointing. You might remember Turning Point as the organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk. It’s done amazing work bringing young people into the MAGA / conservative

Adam Smith: Man on a mission

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Brant Clifton

Chuck Edwards is in Congress thanks primarily to Thom freakin’ Tillis and his sketchy campaign finance tactics. Since knocking off a conservative incumbent, Edwards has established a voting record to

Only ONE NCGOPer in Congress stands up for voter ID. (Only ONE.)

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Brant Clifton

For some reason, Republicans in official Washington are running away from voter ID like it’s the plague. The so-called SAVE Act, which federalizes the concept of ID and proof of

Big-spending politicians fueling affordability crisis. (Um, surprise!)

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

Elected Democrats AND Republicans are running around the countryside pointing fingers at each other and claiming that THEY have the solution to the out-of-control rising cost of living. Here’s an

Very little to show for majorities in Raleigh, DC

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Brant Clifton

In Raleigh, there have been GOP majorities controlling The General Assembly since 2010. Democrats have little to no say as to what happens there. So, it is truly stunning that