Tag: Phil Berger

Berger ally strikes blow against NCGA GOP

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Brant Clifton

“Isn’t it ironic, don’t ya think?” — Alanis Morrisette Readers of this website and voters in Rockingham County may recognize the name of Judge Ed Wilson. Wilson, a

Flowers are blooming. Temperatures rising. Berger Team? (Back in Court.)

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by Brant Clifton

A lawsuit that had its origins in Rockingham County may now have seismic consequences for state Republican politics. A former Rockingham County commissioner — and critic of casinos and other

Guess WHO ELSE has got that ‘Berger Fever’.

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Brant Clifton

That’s right. It appears senator Phil Berger has the *grouchy, confused old lady* vote wrapped up for the 2026 GOP primary. “All roads in North Carolina’s conservative movement trace back

THIS Budd’s for — BERGER ?????

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Brant Clifton

That’s right. Our junior US senator is trying his hardest to bleed away every last bit of political capital he has. I’ve run into so many people who characterize Ted

Judge: Team Berger cannot have TIMMY’s judge pal handle their case. (Uncle Phil is NOT pleased.)

Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 by Brant Clifton

Occasionally, we encounter instances where the powerful DO NOT get their way. We’ve told you about a Rockingham County political candidate who filed a defamation complaint in Wake County against

Rockingham sheriff has senator Berger in his sights

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Brant Clifton

Folks, we may have the chance to rid ourselves of TWO scoundrels in one primary. US senator Thom Tillis has at least one primary opponent. Now, it’s clear that

Berger backs BIGGER unemployment checks

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Brant Clifton

The de facto leader of the NCGOP is defying his party’s national fervor for cutting spending and waste. State senator Phil Berger, his chamber’s president pro tem, has made it

DISLOYALTY: Is somebody in Raleigh about to get ‘The Richard Morgan Treatment’?

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 by Brant Clifton

Those of you who have been in North Carolina politics for a few decades — at least — are likely to remember Moore County’s very own state Rep. Richard Morgan

Ex Parte time: As The (Berger) World Turns

Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Brant Clifton

It’s hard to watch – or discuss, for that matter — Republican power politics in Raleigh these days without bringing up lawyers or antics worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster script.

It’s Phil Berger’s World. We’re just allowed (for a price) to live in it.

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Brant Clifton

“Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” was a popular game making the rounds of pop culture some years back. The object was to take any random individual or event or object