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A new poll by the Civitas Institute examined North Carolina registered voters' attitudes about key political leaders.
Published: Saturday, April 27th, 2013 @ 10:46 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Representative Tine announced today that he strongly opposes House Bill 983 entitled, 2013 Fisheries Economic Development Act.
Published: Friday, April 19th, 2013 @ 6:14 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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If you believe the spin of a lot of NCGOP insiders, the state Republican Party will be governed for the next two years by a former legislator and the cousin of Art "The Great Satan" Pope.
Published: Thursday, April 18th, 2013 @ 1:28 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Senate Bill 666 "Election Law Changes" may include one or two laudable suggestions (namely the elimination of Same Day Registration), but in trying to reinforce voter registration rules for college students, the legislation stumbles into other problems.
Published: Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 @ 3:41 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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The bill filing deadline has passed in both chambers for this long session. That doesn't mean we're slowing down though - 943 bills were filed in the House of Representatives and 724 bills were filed in the Senate.
Published: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 10:05 pm
By: Bill Cook
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My diligent efforts to bring you the best intelligence and insight into Carolina politics put me into contact with a diverse array of people from across our two states.
Published: Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 @ 2:32 am
By: Brant Clifton
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Please join the Beaufort Patriot Tea Party this Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Mount Olive College Annex in Washington, NC to hear Reverend Mark Creech, Executive Director of the Christian Action Leauge.
Published: Saturday, April 13th, 2013 @ 3:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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If one is interested in what realistically passes for total Conservative political discourse in Beaufort County, one must visit the Conservative Republican Club, Thursday Night, April 11, 2013.
Published: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 @ 10:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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I have filed and cosponsored a number of bills since my last newsletter, and will be highlighting some of those bills here
Published: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 @ 12:30 am
By: Bill Cook
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I don't understand. North Carolinians OVERWHELMINGLY approve of requiring photo ID in order to cast a vote in the state's elections.
Published: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 @ 10:21 am
By: Brant Clifton
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If you have been following things in the mainstream media, you may have heard something about Cyprus and its banks (slipped somewhere in between stories about Justin Bieber and Beyoncé).
Published: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 @ 1:41 am
By: Brant Clifton
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NC Representative Michael Speciale speaks directly to his 3rd District Constituents here in this April month of the general assembly's long session.
Published: Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 @ 12:34 am
By: Michael Speciale
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Representative Paul Tine along with Representatives Hamilton (D - New Hanover), Iler (R - Brunswick), and Dockham (R - Davidson) submitted House Bill 519 Property Insurance Rate Making Reform this week.
Published: Sunday, April 7th, 2013 @ 12:04 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday, Senators Cook, Rabin, and Sanderson proposed S666 Election Law Changes and S667 Equalize Voter Rights.
Published: Friday, April 5th, 2013 @ 5:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Will she or won't she? North Carolina politicos are wondering if congresswoman Renee Ellmers will step up and challenge incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan for reelection in 2014.
Published: Friday, April 5th, 2013 @ 2:44 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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Most people who want an audience with The Pope on Easter weekend have to go to Rome. I got mine at the Moore County GOP convention this weekend.
Published: Thursday, April 4th, 2013 @ 10:04 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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The McCrory administration's decision to offer temporary driver's licenses to some young-adult illegal immigrants has led several of the more outspoken activists to reconsider their exclusive allegiance to self-described progressive groups...
Published: Thursday, April 4th, 2013 @ 10:39 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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"If you want to be represented by a Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Mike Lee or Jim DeMint type, send me to the US Senate."
Published: Sunday, March 31st, 2013 @ 5:49 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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I take this opportunity to express my thanks to all of the many people who have worked the last two years to help us promote the agenda of the Republican Party and to bring you up to date on some of the recent history of our County party.
Published: Friday, March 29th, 2013 @ 12:44 pm
By: Buzz Cayton
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We have been entrusted by you, the taxpayers of our state, to make fiscally and legally responsible decisions that are in the best interests of all North Carolinians.
Published: Thursday, March 28th, 2013 @ 8:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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This week’s “Bad Bill of the Week” is House Bill 188, Early Voting on Weekends.
Published: Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 @ 9:30 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Never in the short history of polls on BCN has a poll collected so much attention.
Published: Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 @ 8:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Unlike some legislators, McCrory didn't claim an answer. He didn't call for new laws or issue executive orders.
Published: Monday, March 25th, 2013 @ 3:48 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Regardless of your affiliation, Michael represents all of us in Raleigh, and it is incumbent upon you to get to know your representative, your voice in our capitol.
Published: Thursday, March 21st, 2013 @ 10:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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With the General Assembly considering legislation requiring voters to show photo identification to vote, a House panel recently heard from experts on the issue.
Published: Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 @ 4:52 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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The Civitas Institute has released polling questions probing North Carolina voters' attitudes on issues dealing with voting and election integrity.
Published: Monday, March 18th, 2013 @ 12:08 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Well, my theory about Robin Hayes's announcement that he's not seeking reelection to the NCGOP chairman post has panned out. Claude Pope -- Art's cousin -- has stepped out from the shadows to announce his campaign for the post being vacated by Hayes.
Published: Thursday, March 14th, 2013 @ 7:18 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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The NCGOP convention should be interesting this summer. Chairman Robin Hayes has announced his plans to not seek reelection to the post.
Published: Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 @ 4:11 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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