Tag: North Carolina

Something for the environmentalists to chew on

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Data just released from the State of North Dakota shows that unemployment in the region of that state where the fracking is occurring has fallen to 0.8 percent. By

WRAL poll: Voters — even Republicans — give thumbs-down to NCGA

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Voters gave Republicans a majority in the NC General Assembly and a clear mandate to cut government and taxes in 2010. Two years later, we’ve got minimal cuts in government

Frackin’ & Marryin’ : Media’s omissions help push leftist agenda

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

You could call it sloppy, lazy reporting. You could call it conveniently leaving out inconvenient facts in order to spin a story the way you want it to go. But

Campaign 2012: Picerno REALLY gets to ‘Meet The Press’

Posted on March 22, 2012April 17, 2012 by Brant Clifton

County Commissioner Nick Picerno, as a conservative Republican officeholder, knew coming into the job that he’d be engaging in combat with the mainstream media. I’m sure he

WRAL Poll: The masses are NOT wowed by their governor choices

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Brant Clifton

If you need any further evidence of how foolish Pat McCrory’s run-out-the-clock, sit-on-a-lead strategy is for NC Republicans, you have to look no further than the WRAL / SurveyUSA

Don’t Debate Her. RUN OVER HER.

Posted on March 21, 2012March 21, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Our highly unpopular governor is passing on running for reelection. Our state’s economy is in the tank. Our unemployment rate is higher than the national average. The Tea

Pinehurst: The “importance” of historic landmark status

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The Pinehurst village council is looking to develop, renovate, and update the area in and around historic downtown Pinehurst. The downtown area has historic status awarded by The National Park

Unemployment Rate UP in 95 of NC’s 100 counties

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Brant Clifton

The North Carolina Department of Commerce has released figures showing unemployment rose during January in 95 of the state’s 100 counties. (The rate decreased in three counties and held steady

Problems with Elon polling on NC marriage referendum

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Previously, I have cited a major problem with polling produced by Elon University. They poll only RESIDENTS — i.e., whoever answers the phone — instead of the

Dem Strategist: some risks for marriage amendment opponents

Posted on March 19, 2012March 19, 2012 by Brant Clifton

Gary Pearce is the wisest wise man looking out for Democrat interests in The Tar Heel State. He has been at the helm for some