NC Democratic Rep. Tricia Cotham to Switch Parties, Giving GOP Unfettered Power

North Carolina Democratic lawmaker Tricia Cotham is expected to switch parties, granting Republicans a veto-proof majority in the middle of the legislative session and a clear runway to enact their agenda despite opposition from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Republicans have held majorities in both the state House and the Senate for more than a decade, but in recent years, the threat of Cooper's veto has kept the party's power in check.