North Carolina’s Republican Party Attempts to Limit Democrat Governor’s Election Authority

North Carolina Senate Republicans made a bold move on Monday by introducing legislation that would strip Governor Roy Cooper of his power to appoint members to the State Board of Elections, thereby escalating the longstanding struggle over state government powers between the GOP-led General Assembly and the Democratic governor. While Cooper had recommended changes meant …

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Could Gen Z Pose a Threat to the GOP?

As the 2024 election approaches, Gen Z is expected to significantly increase its impact on the outcome. Non-partisan forecasts estimate that between 7 to 9 million more members of the diverse Gen Z generation will cast their ballots, potentially surpassing the number of predominantly white Baby Boomers and older generations who have historically made up …

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Tillis Punished by State GOP for Voting Decisions.

The North Carolina Republicans underwent their state convention recently, and they voted to censure their senior US senator for votes that did not align with the party line. The major concern reportedly was Senator Thom Tillis’ stance on abortion, with delegates criticizing his record on such issues. They believe in the “viable life from the …

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Europe: A Model for Democrats Seeking an Abortion Compromise

In light of the recent controversy surrounding abortion laws, Republicans have proposed a compromise that is reminiscent of European countries’ approach to abortion, which permits it only in the first trimester and limits it thereafter, with certain exceptions. North Carolina became the first state to pass such a law over the governor’s veto, allowing abortion …

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Pence Criticizes DOJ’s Trump Indictment for Mishandling Top-Secret Documents.

At the North Carolina Republican convention, Former Vice President Mike Pence expressed his disapproval of the Department of Justice’s 37-count indictment levied against his former boss, Donald Trump, regarding an alleged conspiracy to conceal top-secret documents from authorities seeking their return. Instead of blaming Trump, Pence criticized Attorney General Merrick Garland and urged him to …

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