eric cantor got primaried, he didn't lose to a democrat. he was deemed to be not conservative enough.
Can Roy Cooper Show Democrats How to Win Again?
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the kid
Real Esquire, Not the Magazine
If you looked at what he said, Cooper refused to defend HB2 on a technicality. Anytime anyone asked him his direct opinion on whether the Charlotte ordinance was appropriate, he went back to his talking points. That made political sense because he never got the liberal tag within the state and he was able to say he fought the Gen. Assembly on HB2. Good politics but not brave and definitely not a progressive.
Even reviewing his webpage, he has latched on to centrist ideas (teacher pay, unemployment) that do not have a hint of controversy. He does not take a position on anything tat may lose him votes.
He's attached to the issues that affect NC.
In regards to his words on HB2 he had to recuse himself over legal reasons not emotional ones. But knowing people who've worked on his staff personally in the past, during the campaign, and currently as governor I think you're giving him less benefit than he deserves.
But he's governor now. His success will be based off of his work and not the campaign season.
Also, HB2 was extremely controversial here and nationally.
Same with voter ID.
This is state politics in a conservative state. A progressive will never win.
Same with voter ID.
This is state politics in a conservative state. A progressive will never win.
the kid
Real Esquire, Not the Magazine
I can dig. He doesn't really have any responsibility for at least his first 2 years because of the super majority. I expect the districts to be redrawn and the the State Senate and State House to change a lot in 2018. Thats when we can see what type of governor he wants to be at that point. Until then I can't really give him credit for being progressive.
I agree. I'm rooting for him though. NC has been rough.
If you live in NC make sure you're registered, know your polling place and get out to vote on Sept 12.
In Charlotte for example, high turnout for this election is considered only 15%. Every vote counts.
the kid
Real Esquire, Not the Magazine
Breh, I vote in every election. Poly Sci-Fi major and attorney. Last fall I was at in home fundraisers for Tillis Cooper and McCrory (my old firm drumming up business, donating to both sides). Because I have been behind the curtain a little more than most and was aware of the strategy of both sides during the governor's and senate race this year, I have a different perspective about most of these candidates. I actually thought about working in politics as a campaign manager but Im not really for all the ass kissing necessary to be successful.
Jhoon
Spontaneous Mishaps and Hijinks
You honestly don't even have to do that. Whenever a republican talks, tell them to shut up, and turn their microphone off. They have shown repeatedly that they are the worst kind of hypocrites.
