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Democrats Get the Candidate They Wanted in North Carolina

Roy Cooper has won in the state repeatedly

(Newser) - Former Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to run for the US Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 elections. Cooper made the announcement Monday with a video released on social media and...

Lara Trump Makes Decision on Senate Race

She opts out, leaving RNC co-chair Michael Whatley to step in, per Politico

(Newser) - Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley is entering North Carolina's Senate race with President Trump's backing, sources tell Politico . Whatley steps in after Lara Trump—President Trump's daughter-in-law and former RNC co-chair—decided not to pursue the seat , opting instead to continue hosting her Fox News...

North Carolina's Hurricane Numbers Are 'Jaw-Dropping'

Gov. Roy Cooper estimates $53B

(Newser) - The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov. Roy Cooper's administration said Wednesday. The state budget office generated the preliminary figure for direct or indirect damages and potential investments to...

In North Carolina, Harris Praises Neighborly Response

Governor vouches for FEMA's help with Hurricane Helene recovery

(Newser) - Vice President Kamala Harris went to North Carolina on Saturday, promising federal aid would continue to flow for recovery from Hurricane Helene while being briefed on the situation. The meeting in Charlotte included Gov. Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, the Washington Post reports. "I've talked with...

In North Carolina, Aid Arrives the Old-Fashioned Way

Use of mules 'an unprecedented response' to 'an unprecedented storm,' says Gov. Roy Cooper

(Newser) - Helicopters, military planes, semi-trucks, and mules are helping bring much needed aid to North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Vehicles are carrying the heavy loads, but mules are able to reach areas not accessible by vehicle, including some hard-hit mountainous areas, Axios reports. "This has been an...

Top VP Contender Is Out of the Running

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declined to participate in vetting process: report

(Newser) - What we know for sure: the ticket won't read Harris-Cooper. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday he is pulling out of consideration for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. One of a dozen or so Democrats under discussion, Cooper said he was "honored to be considered" but...

Colorado Gov.: If They Need a 'Balding, Gay Jew,' I'm the Guy

And more on potential running mates for the likely Democratic nominee

(Newser) - As speculation swirls around who Kamala Harris might choose as a running mate should she become the Democratic presidential nominee, a couple potential picks are weighing in. Asked by CNN if he'd consider running with Harris, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he'd give the idea "a serious...

Another Would-Be Challenger Backs Harris
Challengers to Harris
Are Dropping Like Flies
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Jul 22, 2024 10:36 AM CDT

Challengers to Harris Are Dropping Like Flies

Govs. Andy Beshear, Getchen Whitmer, and JB Pritzker say they won't run for nomination

(Newser) - Kamala Harris hasn't locked down the Democratic nomination, but the list of potential challengers continues to shrink quickly. On Monday morning, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told the Morning Joe show that he wouldn't run, reports the Hill . "The vice president is smart and strong, which will make...

Legislature Begins Overriding 'Political Culture Wars' Vetoes

During transgender care debate, lawmaker whose grandchild could be affected asks GOP to 'just stop it'

(Newser) - Both houses of North Carolina's legislature voted Wednesday to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill restricting LGBTQ+ instruction. The new law takes effect immediately, the AP reports. The Senate vote was 27-18 for the override, with the House voting 72-47 minutes later. Also Wednesday, the Republican-controlled...

'Not a Single Republican' Kept Promise on Abortion: Governor

Cooper suggests North Carolina GOP could pay at the ballot box

(Newser) - After legislative Republicans overrode his veto of North Carolina's new abortion restrictions, Gov. Roy Cooper responded with fresh criticism of them on Saturday. "It's amazing how they've ignored the will of the people here," Cooper said on MSNBC, per Politico . When he vetoed the legislation...

North Carolina Republicans Override Governor's Abortion Ban Veto

Most abortions will be banned after the 12-week mark in North Carolina

(Newser) - Legislation banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy will become law in North Carolina after the state’s Republican-controlled General Assembly successfully overrode the Democratic governor’s veto late Tuesday, the AP reports. The House completed the second and final part of the override vote Tuesday night after a...

Trump: RNC Will Be Moved
Trump: I'm
Moving the RNC
Jun 3, 2020 1:00 AM CDT

Trump: I'm Moving the RNC

He's not happy with North Carolina's potential coronavirus restrictions

(Newser) - President Trump threatened to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the thousands of expected attendees weren't allowed to gather in one facility, and now he's following through, NBC reports. In a series of tweets Tuesday night, Trump said he's making the move because...

22-Year-Old UNC Shooting Suspect Is Named

Police say shooter opened fire in campus building, killing 2

(Newser) - Police have identified the suspect in a fatal campus shooting as a 22-year-old man. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police issued a statement late Tuesday identifying the suspect as Trystan Andrew Terrell. They say he's in custody with charges pending. Authorities say he used a pistol to open fire on students in a...

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of NC Voter ID Law

Lower court's ruling scrapping the controversial law stands

(Newser) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal to reinstate North Carolina's voter identification law, which a lower court said targeted African Americans "with almost surgical precision." The justices left in place the lower court ruling striking down the law's photo ID requirement and scaling back...

NCAA Has Good News for North Carolina

It will again consider the state's bids to host events

(Newser) - The NCAA will consider North Carolina as a host for championship events again after the state rolled back a law that limited protections for LGBT people, reports the AP . The governing body said Tuesday its Board of Governors had reviewed moves to repeal the "bathroom bill" and replace it...

NC Lawmakers Reach Deal to Repeal Bathroom Bill

'Not a perfect deal,' but it 'begins to repair our reputation,' governor says

(Newser) - North Carolina Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper say they have agreed on legislation to resolve a standoff over the state's "bathroom bill" through a replacement measure that still restricts LGBT nondiscrimination protections. GOP leaders announced late Wednesday that the new legislation would be debated and voted...

NC Judge Blocks Law Targeting Democratic Governor's Power

Roy Cooper will hold onto the traditional powers of his office for at least a week

(Newser) - North Carolina's governor-elect, Roy Cooper, will hold onto the traditional powers of the office—at least for a week—after a judge Friday temporarily blocked a new law from taking effect, the News and Observer reports. In what the AP calls a "legislative power play," the Republican-controlled...

Surprise Move Could Nix NC's Controversial 'Bathroom Bill'

Charlotte rescinded LGBT protective ordinance that started the whole controversy

(Newser) - Last week saw an "extraordinary power grab" in North Carolina as GOP lawmakers there proposed a slew of bills to strip incoming Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, of his powers. This week, a different kind of movement as the Charlotte City Council voted 10-0 Monday to repeal the LGBT...

'Extraordinary Power Grab' in North Carolina Politics

Republicans strip incoming Democratic governor of some of his authority

(Newser) - North Carolina Republicans stripped the incoming Democratic governor of some of his authority on Friday and they were on the cusp of an even greater power grab, an extraordinary move that critics said flies in the face of voters, the AP reports. Just last week, it appeared Republicans were ready...

New NC Gov: GOP Attempts to Limit Power Are 'Ominous'

Lawmakers are trying to curb Roy Cooper's power before he takes office

(Newser) - Incoming Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is threatening legal action a day after North Carolina Republicans called a secret special session to limit his future powers, the News and Observer reports. “Most people might think this is a partisan power grab, but it is really more ominous,” the Huffington...

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