NC Democrat Tricia Cotham to Join GOP, Sparking Controversy

North Carolina State Representative Tricia Cotham is expected to switch parties from Democrat to Republican, giving the GOP a veto-proof majority in the state legislature. Cotham's move could have significant political implications for North Carolina, a swing state where Republicans are currently one seat short of a supermajority in the legislature. The switch could give Republicans a clear path to push a wide range of legislation without necessarily needing to compromise with Democratic Governor Roy Cooper.