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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
 
"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
 
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?
 
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
 
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,"
 
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...
 
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
 
By the middle of June, state Senate leaders have promised to pass a budget for the next two fiscal years, and they swear it will be a lot different from the one that got through the House just before Memorial Day - less spending, more saving, fewer deals for special interests, and (possibly) even mo
By the middle of June, state Senate leaders have promised to pass a budget for the next two fiscal years, and they swear it will be a lot different from the one that got through the House just before Memorial Day - less spending, more saving, fewer deals for special interests, and (possibly) even mo
 
Politicians love to use their power to dole out favors and privileges to politically-connected special interests. They also love to interfere with the economy, attempting to impose their preferences upon investors and consumers through a hodgepodge of taxpayer handouts and targeted tax breaks.
Politicians love to use their power to dole out favors and privileges to politically-connected special interests. They also love to interfere with the economy, attempting to impose their preferences upon investors and consumers through a hodgepodge of taxpayer handouts and targeted tax breaks.
 
We have a problem in NC over voter turnout in the midterm. We know how much money was spent by special interests to elect Thom Tillis our new Senator from NC.
We have a problem in NC over voter turnout in the midterm. We know how much money was spent by special interests to elect Thom Tillis our new Senator from NC.
 
Republicans have been quick to claim their tax reform agenda eliminated many unfair tax loopholes and carve-outs for special interests in North Carolina, but there are strong signals that tax-fueled incentives could return in the upcoming session.
Republicans have been quick to claim their tax reform agenda eliminated many unfair tax loopholes and carve-outs for special interests in North Carolina, but there are strong signals that tax-fueled incentives could return in the upcoming session.
 
Many people choose not to vote. Laws that benefit only limited special interests are incredibly hard to kill. Government tends to grow, even when voters elect officials who promise fiscal restraint.
Many people choose not to vote. Laws that benefit only limited special interests are incredibly hard to kill. Government tends to grow, even when voters elect officials who promise fiscal restraint.
 
The Speaker of The House tried to ram through a bill containing a smorgasbord of odds-and-ends spending desired by the governor and various special interests.
The Speaker of The House tried to ram through a bill containing a smorgasbord of odds-and-ends spending desired by the governor and various special interests.
 
Ongoing Medicaid reform initiatives seeking to rein in unnecessary spending and better coordinate patient care may improve North Carolina's medical assistance program to a degree, and the special interests involved ostensibly have good intentions.
Ongoing Medicaid reform initiatives seeking to rein in unnecessary spending and better coordinate patient care may improve North Carolina's medical assistance program to a degree, and the special interests involved ostensibly have good intentions.
 
Liberal activists may fume, and left-wing editorialists may grind their teeth, but legislative leaders are going to defend energetically their 2013 opportunity scholarship bill against lawsuits by the teacher union and other special interests.
Liberal activists may fume, and left-wing editorialists may grind their teeth, but legislative leaders are going to defend energetically their 2013 opportunity scholarship bill against lawsuits by the teacher union and other special interests.
 
Both the federal and state constitutions protect the right of North Carolinians to petition their government for redress of grievances.
Both the federal and state constitutions protect the right of North Carolinians to petition their government for redress of grievances.
 
The corollary to this is Term Limits. The idea that a politician is elected and can keep getting re-elected year after year we think begins to shape how they think.
The corollary to this is Term Limits. The idea that a politician is elected and can keep getting re-elected year after year we think begins to shape how they think.
 
Professor Sowell is not singling out president Obama's policies, other than to see them as a misguided continuation of programs which every administration has forced on American taxpayers and consumers in order to placate special interests.
Published: Friday, July 13th, 2012 @ 7:33 am By: Warren Smith
Professor Sowell is not singling out president Obama's policies, other than to see them as a misguided continuation of programs which every administration has forced on American taxpayers and consumers in order to placate special interests.
 
Everyone from farmers to those receiving welfare has advocates and even lobbyists working for more and better payments with less regulation. Is it any wonder the nation is in bad shape?
Everyone from farmers to those receiving welfare has advocates and even lobbyists working for more and better payments with less regulation. Is it any wonder the nation is in bad shape?
 
With all the government hand outs, freebies, special interests, debt, and unemployment one would think no sane politician would still be trying to raise taxes.
Published: Sunday, March 4th, 2012 @ 8:22 am By: Hood Richardson
With all the government hand outs, freebies, special interests, debt, and unemployment one would think no sane politician would still be trying to raise taxes.
 
Crony capitalism. Well connected special interests getting lucrative breaks from government has become so commonplace that most Americans no longer pay much attention to them.
Crony capitalism. Well connected special interests getting lucrative breaks from government has become so commonplace that most Americans no longer pay much attention to them.
 
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
In a marathon session, the Beaufort County Commissioners voted 5-2 to raise taxes next year. The vote came after a six-hour session last night (6-20-11).
 
Stan Deatherage, and to a lesser extent, Hood Richardson, have come under strong attacks by some of the supporters of University Health Systems taking over the Beaufort Hospital.
Stan Deatherage, and to a lesser extent, Hood Richardson, have come under strong attacks by some of the supporters of University Health Systems taking over the Beaufort Hospital.
 
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interests in Beaufort County?
Is this the year that we take back our government, or is it the year that we continue to bow to the special interests in Beaufort County?
 

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