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BREAKING: North Carolina Republicans just pulled a fast one, passing a sweeping bill designed to strip power from the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general.
This wasn’t about governance—it’s a raw political play to lock in control before they lose their veto-proof majority next year.
Here’s what they did: they handed control of the State Board of Elections to the Republican state auditor, slashed the time voters have to fix ballot issues, and forced counties to rush through ballot counts—all while drafting the bill in secrecy and ramming it through in two days.
This is a blatant power grab, plain and simple. It’s not about the people of North Carolina or protecting democracy—it’s about Republicans consolidating power at any cost.
Their move raises the risk of chaos in elections, undermines voter confidence, and makes it harder for every voice to be heard.
This isn’t new. They’ve tried stunts like this before, and the courts have shut them down. But the fact they keep trying tells us everything we need to know about their priorities.
This isn’t leadership—it’s retribution, and it’s an attack on democracy itself.
Let’s be clear: these actions will have consequences, in courtrooms and at the ballot box. If they think voters aren’t paying attention, they’re wrong.
Power grabs like this don’t go unnoticed—and the backlash will be fierce.
North Carolina Republicans are once again a) scared after losing an election and b) trying to consolidate power in a way that violates the public’s trust in our branches of government.
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As we continue our unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene, the nation is beginning to understand that impacted areas have been the target of a relentless vortex of disinformation, dialed up by bad actors and platforms like X. 🧵
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National media isn’t getting the full picture of the utter devastation in Western North Carolina. They can’t. Most of the area remains without cell service or WiFi. There’s no electricity & water, minimal food & fuel. Roads are destroyed. Flooding continues in the region. #Helene