North Carolina GOP lawmakers didn't like the outcome of the governor's race, so they called a special session Wednesday to preemptively undermine the authority of incoming Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper. The Raleigh News and Observer writes:
Legislative leaders initially wouldn’t say what’s on the agenda for the extra session, but House Rules Chairman David Lewis told reporters Wednesday afternoon that lawmakers could move to limit the governor’s power. That move would be aimed at Gov.-elect Roy Cooper, a Democrat who’s likely to clash with the GOP legislature.
“I think to be candid with you, that you will see the General Assembly look to reassert its constitutional authority in areas that may have been previously delegated to the executive branch,” Lewis said, adding that legislators will “work to establish that we are going to continue to be a relevant party in governing this state.”
Asked if legislation will change the governor’s appointment powers – including election board appointments – Lewis said “I think you’re on the right track, but I would not be able to comment on specifics.”
Stay tuned, this is a developing story. Votes are likely coming tonight.
The GOP: becoming the party of cheaters, more and more every day.