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the party needs to step in against these special interests
Published: Monday, August 10th, 2026 @ 8:56 pm By: John Steed
Berger allies and lobbyists / special interests have been joined at the hip
Published: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By: John Steed
Berger allies and lobbyists / special interests have been joined at the hip
 
and m yetay salvage Berger who is narrowly losing his district
Published: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 @ 8:51 am By: John Steed
and m yetay salvage Berger who is narrowly losing his district
 
“She believes running for Congress is Big Business and cares more about special interest money than the people of Eastern North Carolina. That’s why she has earned the name Laurie Sellout.”
Published: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 @ 10:00 am By: ENC NOW
“She believes running for Congress is Big Business and cares more about special interest money than the people of Eastern North Carolina. That’s why she has earned the name Laurie Sellout.”
 
says Brinson "can be trusted to cut taxes" when Brinson has voted to RAISE taxes instead
says Brinson "can be trusted to cut taxes" when Brinson has voted to RAISE taxes instead
 
"Restore NC, Inc" leaves few indicators of who they are or who is behind them
Published: Friday, February 2nd, 2024 @ 10:39 am By: John Steed
"Restore NC, Inc" leaves few indicators of who they are or who is behind them
 
thrid special interest group funded postcard in recent months
Published: Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 @ 9:40 pm By: John Steed
thrid special interest group funded postcard in recent months
 
Two Lebanese individuals identified as “special interest aliens” were apprehended at the U.S. southern border on Thursday and are currently undergoing background vetting, reports indicate.
Published: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 @ 11:27 am By: Daily Wire
Two Lebanese individuals identified as “special interest aliens” were apprehended at the U.S. southern border on Thursday and are currently undergoing background vetting, reports indicate.
 
conservative Insurance Commission says it is awful deal for citizens
Published: Thursday, April 27th, 2023 @ 9:13 pm By: John Steed
conservative Insurance Commission says it is awful deal for citizens
 
While Ted Budd spends today hiding behind his special interest dollars, North Carolinians should be reminded that Ted Budd's ties to radial special interests extend beyond this campaign - but to George Soros during Budd's days in Agribiotech leadership.
While Ted Budd spends today hiding behind his special interest dollars, North Carolinians should be reminded that Ted Budd's ties to radial special interests extend beyond this campaign - but to George Soros during Budd's days in Agribiotech leadership.
 
Another win for special interests and a loss for We The People
Another win for special interests and a loss for We The People
 
Here's a perfect example of how special interests often trump fundamental principles
Here's a perfect example of how special interests often trump fundamental principles
 
If solar was good they would not have to do this sort of thing
In December 2018, I wrote the following: “As a general rule, the public and politicians should never view economic impact studies as anything more than an attempt by special interests to manipulate public opinion for their own benefit.”
In December 2018, I wrote the following: “As a general rule, the public and politicians should never view economic impact studies as anything more than an attempt by special interests to manipulate public opinion for their own benefit.”
 
Sometimes, when trying to explain how a political issue is a thorny mess, I've used the phrase "public-choice problem." Recent examples include such issues as occupational licensing, film incentives, government favoritism for renewable energy, even funeral regulations.
Sometimes, when trying to explain how a political issue is a thorny mess, I've used the phrase "public-choice problem." Recent examples include such issues as occupational licensing, film incentives, government favoritism for renewable energy, even funeral regulations.
 
There has always been a robust political debate between advocates of free trade and advocates of manipulating the terms of trade to protect special interests
There has always been a robust political debate between advocates of free trade and advocates of manipulating the terms of trade to protect special interests
 
When are special interest subsidies not just special interest subsidies?
When are special interest subsidies not just special interest subsidies?
 
Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following comment after the legislature voted to override the Governor's veto and pass a special interest budget that prohibited public input and amendment from other representatives
Today, Ford Porter, spokesman for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following comment after the legislature voted to override the Governor's veto and pass a special interest budget that prohibited public input and amendment from other representatives
 
Tariffs are taxes. They have always been. So when President Donald Trump announced plans to impose costly tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, he was threatening to raise taxes on most American consumers and businesses in order to boost the incomes of special interests
Tariffs are taxes. They have always been. So when President Donald Trump announced plans to impose costly tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum into the United States, he was threatening to raise taxes on most American consumers and businesses in order to boost the incomes of special interests
 
North Carolina has already accomplished what Republicans in Washington want to pass - historic tax reform that caps or eliminates special-interest deductions, cuts tax rates, and encourages investment, business formation, and job creation
North Carolina has already accomplished what Republicans in Washington want to pass - historic tax reform that caps or eliminates special-interest deductions, cuts tax rates, and encourages investment, business formation, and job creation
 
Government is bigger and more expensive than it needs to be, thanks to an economic concept called the "special interest effect."
Government is bigger and more expensive than it needs to be, thanks to an economic concept called the "special interest effect."
 
On Tuesday, June 27, a state Superior Court judge ruled favorably on several motions for the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) case against the North Carolina Attorney General, which alleges that settlement money was illegally funneled to special interest groups instead of being distributed t
On Tuesday, June 27, a state Superior Court judge ruled favorably on several motions for the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) case against the North Carolina Attorney General, which alleges that settlement money was illegally funneled to special interest groups instead of being distributed t
 
Host Mark Shiver had an especially interesting interview today on "What Matters in North Carolina" with Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of the NC Values Coalition
Host Mark Shiver had an especially interesting interview today on "What Matters in North Carolina" with Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of the NC Values Coalition
 
On October 18, the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina attorney general, alleging he illegally diverted money from public education to special interest groups.
On October 18, the Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina attorney general, alleging he illegally diverted money from public education to special interest groups.
 
The Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) today has filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina Attorney General alleging that he illegally funneled settlement money to special interest groups.
The Civitas Center for Law and Freedom (CLF) today has filed suit against Roy Cooper in his capacity as North Carolina Attorney General alleging that he illegally funneled settlement money to special interest groups.
 
Before several thousand backers at the Duplin County Events Center late Tuesday afternoon, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pledged, if elected, to remove from Washington the influence of "the global special interests seeking to run our lives,"
Before several thousand backers at the Duplin County Events Center late Tuesday afternoon, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump pledged, if elected, to remove from Washington the influence of "the global special interests seeking to run our lives,"
 
The Nightly News Always Paints Special Interest Groups As Evil...But Are They?
The Nightly News Always Paints Special Interest Groups As Evil...But Are They?
 
Today, Congressman Walter Jones (NC-3) along with Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) filed a complaint before the Federal Election Commission (FEC) seeking to end super PAC spending in US elections.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2016 @ 10:00 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Today, Congressman Walter Jones (NC-3) along with Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33) and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) filed a complaint before the Federal Election Commission (FEC) seeking to end super PAC spending in US elections.
 
The anonymously-funded, national smear campaign led by the Human Rights Campaign is grossly misrepresenting information about the petitions delivered to State Capitol today. Contrary to the media reports, the activists only delivered enough petitions to fill two boxes and the overwhelming...
The anonymously-funded, national smear campaign led by the Human Rights Campaign is grossly misrepresenting information about the petitions delivered to State Capitol today. Contrary to the media reports, the activists only delivered enough petitions to fill two boxes and the overwhelming...
 
After a federal court upheld North Carolina's common sense voter ID law and threw out the radical left's legal challenge, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement...
Published: Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 @ 6:45 pm By: Chris Downey
After a federal court upheld North Carolina's common sense voter ID law and threw out the radical left's legal challenge, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) released the following statement...
 
The 2016 election cycle is one of the wildest and strangest we've seen, especially the presidential contests. In recent days these campaigns have raised interesting questions about protest and disruption.
The 2016 election cycle is one of the wildest and strangest we've seen, especially the presidential contests. In recent days these campaigns have raised interesting questions about protest and disruption.
 
Roy Cooper today tried to defend his decision to not do his job and defend the state against the ACLU and other far-left special interest groups who are suing to open the door to allowing men to use women's restrooms in North Carolina
Roy Cooper today tried to defend his decision to not do his job and defend the state against the ACLU and other far-left special interest groups who are suing to open the door to allowing men to use women's restrooms in North Carolina
 
The privacy rights and safety of North Carolina citizens shouldn’t be cast aside or used as a political pawn for special interest groups that desire to impose their agenda to create a genderless society
The privacy rights and safety of North Carolina citizens shouldn’t be cast aside or used as a political pawn for special interest groups that desire to impose their agenda to create a genderless society
 
Politicians are usually eager to be generous with the money taken from taxpayers, especially when it helps them gain favor with some interest group
Politicians are usually eager to be generous with the money taken from taxpayers, especially when it helps them gain favor with some interest group
 
In 2005, the North Carolina General Assembly established a 35 percent credit for investing in renewable energy. This credit was slated to sunset at the end of 2010. By 2010-11, the Tax Research Division of the Department of Revenue estimated, the credits taken would cost the state $5.65 million...
In 2005, the North Carolina General Assembly established a 35 percent credit for investing in renewable energy. This credit was slated to sunset at the end of 2010. By 2010-11, the Tax Research Division of the Department of Revenue estimated, the credits taken would cost the state $5.65 million...
 
As government agencies continue to push for growth, with the help of their special-interest allies and mainstream media outlets, advocates for free markets and limited government have to work hard to get their messages heard in the public policy debate.
As government agencies continue to push for growth, with the help of their special-interest allies and mainstream media outlets, advocates for free markets and limited government have to work hard to get their messages heard in the public policy debate.
 

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