After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing Roy Cooper focuses on wins
‘I’m going to think about how I can best contribute to the things that I care about.’
‘I’m going to think about how I can best contribute to the things that I care about.’
Roughly 1,600 ballots ultimately weren’t counted under those laws.
One new North Carolina law would eliminate the Governor’s power to appoint the State Board of Elections and give it to legislative leaders.
The proposal would increase the board to eight members and give the House Speaker, the Senate leader and the minority party leaders in each chamber two seats to appoint.
Republicans in Wisconsin and North Carolina are aided by their parties’ geographic distribution during statehouse elections.
The current state board has five members appointed by the Governor — three Democrats and two Republicans from candidate lists made by state party leaders.
Democrats have raised concerns that the bill could threaten productive workplace discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion.
‘This bill robs the people of the right to have the Governor that they chose execute the laws consistent with the Governor’s policy preferences.’
Critics warned the measure, if enacted into law, would set up yet another costly legal showdown between the Governor and the legislature.