If Rep.Tricia Cotham switches parties, giving Republicans a complete veto-proof majority in the General Assembly, it would be a major political setback for Dem. Gov. Roy Cooper and allies in their attempts to block conservative initiatives.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Speculation is rising in the North Carolina legislature that a Democrat is about to switch parties and give Republicans a complete veto-proof majority in the General Assembly, a move that could affect legislation on immigration, abortion and voting.
It could make it easier for Republicans to enact bills that would force sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration agents and prevent counting. The GOP is also debating if and how to place further restrictions on abortion. Cotham left after the floor session ended without taking reporters' questions and didn't respond to a text message. Her Twitter account “liked” a post that welcomed her to the House GOP caucus.
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