North Carolina, GOP and Democrats

North Carolina GOP close in on enacting bill to weaken incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democrats.
North Carolina’s governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed Republican-backed legislation that weakens the powers of several Democrats slated to hold statewide offices next year.
Outgoing North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Give GOP More Power
The legislation would notably revoke the authority of the governor's successor to appoint members to the state elections board.
North Carolina GOP Uses Waning Supermajority To Strip Power From Newly Elected State Dems
The North Carolina Republican-controlled legislature is attempting to pass a sweeping bill — a power grab tucked inside a hurricane relief bill — in a blatant attempt to shift power away from
North Carolina was a ‘bright spot’ for Democrats, governor-elect says
After prevailing in a state that went for Republican Donald Trump, Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein said that his service as North Carolina's attorney general gave voters confidence and called the Tar Heel state a "bright spot" for Democrats on election night.
NC Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials.
North Carolina GOP’s New Power Grab Is A ‘Recipe For Disaster’ For Elections, Too
In the waning days of its supermajority, the Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature is attempting to push through ...
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Sheriffs across North Carolina working to implement new ICE cooperation law
The new law means sheriffs in all 100 counties in North Carolina will have to cooperate with federal immigration authorities ...
Under the Dome: Losing candidates in key North Carolina races request second recount
With Democratic state Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs apparently maintaining her lead over Republican challenger ...
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The North Carolina GOP Snuck an Outrageous Antidemocratic Power Grab Into a Hurricane Relief Bill
“It’s a massive power grab,” says Melissa Price Kromm, executive director of the pro-democracy group North Carolina for the ...
Tight race for the North Carolina Supreme Court is heading to another recount
The very close election for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat heads next to a hand recount even as election officials ...
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North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders' powers
North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to strip the state’s incoming Democratic governor and attorney general of key ...
Army general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal promoted to four-star officer after GOP senator drops hold
An Army general who oversaw the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was promoted to a four-star officer after a Republican ...
“Group of pawns”? At the NC legislature the “GOP” label takes on a new meaning
North Carolina’s Republican-dominated state legislature is back in Raleigh this month for more of what’s become a ...