The GOP may soon enjoy a supermajority in North Carolina.
According to a Fox News report, North Carolina lawmaker State Rep. Tricia Cotham, a Democrat from Charlotte, is expected to announce she’s cross the aisle to join the GOP.
From Fox News:
Republicans had been hoping that Cotham would change parties at some point this legislative session, but the prospect became more realistic last week.
If Cotham follows through, the move could have major political implications for North Carolina, a swing state where Republicans are currently one seat short of a supermajority in the legislature.
While North Carolina Republicans have held majorities in both the state’s House and Senate chambers for years, the threat of a veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has prevented them from implementing much of their agenda.
Cotham could give Republicans a clear path with a veto-proof majority to push a wide range of legislation, from reforming education to restricting abortion, without necessarily needing to compromise with Cooper.
More over at Fox News:
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