Tag: North Carolina

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

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Brant Clifton

US Rep. Chuck Edwards’ predecessor, Madison Cawthorn, was subjected to a pounding from Thom Tillis and several PACs over some bad personal-life (and social media) decisions. Tillis & co. sold

The ‘Sin Session’: Bringing back weed, casinos AND booze AFTER the primaries

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Brant Clifton

*Isn’t that special?* Taking a second stab at that nonsense after our only shot at them this year. How many times do you have to scream “HELL, NO” for the

The Man with the Flexible Bio

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Brant Clifton

How well do we really know the man NCGOPe types are giving us the hard-sell on for the 2024 governor’s race? It’s a rarity – some might call it

Two lawyers walk into a campaign . (Stop me if you’ve heard this before.)

Posted on October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 by Brant Clifton

So, it now looks like we have a race for Attorney General in November. (Someone else COULD pop up to file for the March primary. But it’s not looking likely.)