#NCSEN: Robin Hayes dishes on his buddy Thom T.
Ever since Robin Hayes’ name popped up in connection with Charlotte pastor Mark Harris’ US Senate campaign, we’ve been a little suspicious. Hayes, while NCGOP chairman, was TIGHT with
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#NCSEN: Brannon praised by YET another national conservative figure
The GOP race for US Senate appears to be cranking up a notch. State House speaker Thom Tillis has touted endorsements from Republican leaders in the General Assembly, and
Continue reading#NCSEN: When is a draft NOT REALLY a draft?
We’ve been sold the idea that some folks out there in the grassroots have been clamoring for Charlotte preacher Mark Harris to jump into the 2014 GOP US Senate
Continue readingWhen Mark met Robin: Preacher / candidate in his own words
One of the biggest questions surrounding the US Senate candidacy of Charlotte pastor Mark Harris is how he got tied up with Robin Hayes — former congressman, former NCGOP chairman,
Continue reading2014: The year of the GOP establishment stalking horses?
Well, it appears Walter Jones is picking up another primary opponent: Taylor Griffin, a former aide to President George W. Bush who went on to co-found
Continue reading#NCSEN: Harris keeping pace with Tillis in recruiting GOP establishment types
Charlotte pastor Mark Harris is expected to announce his entry into the GOP primary for US Senate on October 2. Robin Hayes is chairing his campaign, while
Continue readingMark Harris: Is He A Todd Akin-in-the-makin’ ?
By now, politics-watchers are well familiar with the story of Todd Akin, the GOP challenger to Missouri senator Claire McCaskill (D) in 2012. Akin was a solidly conservative member of
Continue readingUS Senate 2014: Robin Hayes comes to Jesus
Well. It looks like all of our “speculation” and “drive-by reporting” is starting to pan out. After our reporting came out, the AP confirmed that — as we said —
Continue readingUS Senate 2014: The Preacher is Coming
Word is out on the street that Charlotte area pastor — and Southern Baptist Convention player — Mark Harris will formally announce his campaign for US Senate on October 2.
Continue readingUS Senate 2014: Is the honeymoon OVER for Mark Harris and the Tea Party?
Well, that was quick. In late June, the Draft Mark Harris committee was touting the hiring of Tracy Bengtson — a Mecklenburg County grassroots activist who was a key
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