Folks, let’s dive into what’s happening in Raleigh right now. Yesterday was the first day back in session for the 2023-2024 general assembly, and already the NC House Republicans passed rules allowing for the speaker to call for a vote on Cooper’s veto WITHOUT notice. 🧵
What does this mean? It means that our rights hinge on the power of EVERY single democratic House member being able to make it to the general assembly at a moment’s notice to protect Cooper’s veto of bills banning abortion, divesting in education, and other GOP pursuits.
The @NCGOP isn’t governing in good faith, their only motive is to push their agenda against abortion access and #MooreMess for North Carolinians.
Since Republicans gained seats in the House this year, they’re only ONE vote shy of gaining a supermajority.
Since Republicans gained seats in the House this year, they’re only ONE vote shy of gaining a supermajority.
So right now, Democrats hold enough votes in the House to protect Cooper’s veto.
But with the new rules in place, Democrats fear Republicans will call surprise votes to override Cooper if a couple of their members are absent.
But with the new rules in place, Democrats fear Republicans will call surprise votes to override Cooper if a couple of their members are absent.
Holding the GOP accountable to the people they represent across our state is our most vital job this legislative season. We plan to do just that.
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