Tag: fundraising

Pessimism, cynicism and the fundraising blues

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Brant Clifton

I’m often told I am way too cynical about this politics and election stuff. I always respond to that with: “Give me something to root for and fight for.” But

Report offers peek at NC Senate GOP’s lobbyist / Berger -flavored fundraising scheme

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Brant Clifton

There was a lotta special interest cash floating around the recently-completed party primaries. A lot of it had connections to Phil Berger as well as interests with business before Berger’s

“Putting Pinehurst FIRST”? (Actually, he’s putting it 3rd.)

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Brant Clifton

As I told you before, Patrick Pizzella, who won an appointment by former President Barack Obama and fast confirmation by a Democrat-controlled Senate, is seeking local office in Pinehurst.

Being pro-Trump (only when it’s ‘convenient’)

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 by Brant Clifton

Many Republican members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation are doing quite the balancing act while walking a tightrope: keeping the RINO establishment Trump-haters happy and writing checks while, at

Struggling to keep the lights on

Posted on March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 by Brant Clifton

Are you getting daily emails — that look a lot like Chinese-generated spam — begging for $4 to $10 donations to help “our candidate” in the “upcoming special

NC-09: Horrible News

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Brant Clifton

That’s “who” sent this email out this afternoon: “Horrible News” is an alias tied to the email account used by NCGOP communications director Jeff (*$#@*!) Hauser. Just like the

NC-09: Dallas & Gramps make “an exception” for Mark Harris

Posted on February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 by Brant Clifton

This email hit inboxes this week: Dear Friend — This is an important message. As policy, the NCGOP does not engage its list of donors and supporters to solicit donations

The $$$-chase: Party in the U-S-A (with Thom)

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Brant Clifton

I hopped off the plane at LAX With a dream and my cardigan Welcome to the land of fame excess, Whoa, am I gonna fit in? Jumped in the cab,

#ncga: Wilmington’s Davis (R), Morgan (D) locked in tight $$$ chase

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Brant Clifton

House District 19 is one of the districts state Democrats are targeting in their effort to whittle down the GOP majority on Jones Street. At the end of the second

#ncga: Could Steinburg’s NC House seat flip to D?

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Brant Clifton

The fundraising numbers in HD-1 are so competitive that it might just be possible. Former Chowan County commissioner (and 2012 GOP nominee for secretary of state) Ed Goodwin is seeking