"Controversial Comments and Political Tensions Heat Up North Carolina Superintendent Race"
Michele Morrow, a far-right Republican candidate running for superintendent of public instruction in North Carolina, faced scrutiny over her controversial tweets advocating violence against prominent Democrats, including calling for the executions of Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Confronted by CNN reporters, Morrow repeatedly refused to comment on her past statements and instead emphasized her focus on education and helping North Carolina families. Her candidacy has drawn national attention amid increasing Republican efforts to gain control of public schooling, with the Democratic candidate being Mo Green, a former county superintendent.