Tag: House Democrats

NC Democrat Switches to GOP, Granting Republicans Veto-Proof Supermajority

Tom Patriot

North Carolina’s political landscape has shifted as a Democratic State… because of Rep. Tricia Cotham’s recent switch to the Republican Party.  This granted conservatives a supermajority in the state’s House of Representatives. Cotham cited differing views on abortion and immigration as reasons for her departure from the Democrats and her admiration for the Republican Party’s focus on job creation and economic growth…  With the new supermajority, Republicans will control the state’s legislative agenda more significantly… leading to potential redistricting and voting rights changes.  The move has been criticized by Democrats,…

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Pelosi to Stay Involved in Politics After Leaving Speaker’s Office?

Tom Patriot

Nancy Pelosi recently spoke about her plans for her role after her time as speaker of the House ends. Last November, she officially said that she would step down from her role. Her announcement came after the Republicans won the House last year. However, she’s almost as active as she was before. Pelosi Seeking Balance in Post-Speakership Role? In her remarks, Pelosi emphasized the need to balance promoting Democratic values and working with Republicans to get things done… Pelosi stated that she intends to stay involved in politics… after she…

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