Tag: North Carolina

What’s Thom screwing us on NOW?

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Brant Clifton

When I hear “Gang of …” mentioned in a political context, I think of the “Gang of Four” — the Chinese Communist apparatchiks “tried” and executed for their “failures” in

Simply trading “rr” for “dd”? (Or is there MORE to the story?)

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Last year we transitioned from a senator BuRR to a senator BuDD. A lot of folks — including some at this website — were hoping, hoping, hoping that there

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),

If you stand for NOTHING, you’ll fall for ANYTHING.

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Brant Clifton

In Raleigh, we have elected officials who are more frightened of Tim Moore and Phil Berger than they are of their own voters. In DC, we have Republicans willing to

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

The CharO frets over hurting Speaker Timmy’s, um, ”feelings”.

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Brant Clifton

Seriously? Yeah, seriously. Don’t be fooled by the bowl haircut, the big glasses, and the turtleneck. Speaker Timmy – in addition to being QUITE the ladies man – is actually

A (political) wreck gets indicted in Wake County

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

It seems like just yesterday that we were chiding The N&O’s ‘CRACK’ investigative team for ignoring meaty stories involving the lieutenant governor and state auditor to pursue a three-part ‘nothing-burger’

NC’s Edwards votes to block censure of pro-Hamas Democrat