Tag

Tricia Cotham

All articles tagged with #tricia cotham

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

The Impact of Defections and Bans on Abortion Protections in the South

North Carolina's GOP-controlled legislature enacted a 12-week abortion limit after a House Democrat, Tricia Cotham, switched to the GOP and voted to squash Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of the bill to limit abortion access. Cotham's defection gave Republicans veto-proof margins in both the House and Senate, upending the state's fragile power balance and perhaps opening the floodgates to a new wave of conservative policies. Cotham, who ran last fall on a platform supporting abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights, has since supported bills that critics say are at odds with those stances.

via Yahoo News|

#abortion #democratic-party #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

The Impact of Party Switching in North Carolina's Republican Supermajority

North Carolina Republicans gained a supermajority and the ability to override vetoes from the state’s Democratic governor last week, following a surprise defection by a Democratic lawmaker. State Rep. Tricia Cotham, who was elected as a Democrat in 2022, announced at a Wednesday press conference that she was joining the GOP, shifting the balance between the Republican legislature and the state’s Democratic governor. Cotham’s switch means that Cooper no longer has a buffer against Republican power in the legislature.

via Vox.com|

#democratic-party #governor-roy-cooper #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"NC GOP's Supermajority Pushes Ambitious Agenda and Parent's Bill of Rights into Law"

Republicans in North Carolina are pushing forward an ambitious legislative agenda with a veto-proof supermajority in the state House after a Democratic lawmaker changed parties. Tricia Cotham's decision to join the GOP gives Republicans a clear path to push a wide range of legislation without necessarily needing to compromise with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The legislative agenda includes transgender rights, election law, abortion, the role of critical race theory in schools, and redrawing congressional districts. However, Cotham may not be a sure yes vote when it comes to some GOP legislation, according to experts and lawmakers who note she doesn't fall neatly into any one political box.

via Fox News|

#gop #legislative-agenda #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

NC lawmaker's party switch raises questions on abortion laws.

North Carolina state Rep. Tricia Cotham has switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, giving the Republicans a veto-proof majority in the state. Cotham's switch could pave the way for stricter abortion laws, among other legislative changes. Her decision has drawn criticism from various progressive groups, who have called for her resignation. Cotham cited "bullying" from Democrats as one of her main motivators for switching parties.

via NPR|

#abortion-laws #democratic-party #north-carolina

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

NC State Rep. Tricia Cotham switches from Democrat to Republican party.

North Carolina State Representative Tricia Cotham has switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, citing a change in the Democratic Party's values. Cotham's switch gives the Republican Party a supermajority in the State House, making it easier for them to override vetoes from Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. Cotham's switch was criticized by House Democratic leader Robert Reives, who called on her to resign. The North Carolina Democratic Party also held a news conference to respond to Cotham's decision, with party chair Anderson Clayton saying that "our future as a state is on the line."

via WTVD-TV|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

NC State Representative Tricia Cotham switches parties, giving Republicans veto-proof majority.

North Carolina Democrats lost their veto-proof supermajority in the state House after State Rep. Tricia Cotham announced she was switching parties and joining the Republican Party. Cotham's switch gives Republicans 72 seats in the state House, allowing them to override any veto from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Cotham won election as a Democrat in her blue district last fall by nearly 20 points, but said at a news conference with state Republican leaders that "the modern-day Democratic Party has become unrecognizable to me."

via CNN|

#democrat #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

NC State Rep Tricia Cotham Switches Parties, Boosting GOP Majority.

Democratic state representative Tricia Cotham's switch to the Republican Party has given Republicans veto-proof majorities in both chambers of North Carolina's legislature, allowing them to bypass Democratic Governor Roy Cooper. Cotham cited bullying by fellow Democrats and disagreements on issues like school choice as reasons for her switch. Her decision has angered Democrats and surprised colleagues, who accused her of deceiving her constituents. Republicans have indicated a desire to seek new restrictions on abortion and tighten the state’s voting laws, among other issues.

via The New York Times|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

NC Democrat Tricia Cotham to Join GOP, Giving Supermajority

Democratic state representative Tricia Cotham from Mecklenburg County in North Carolina has switched to the Republican Party, citing her belief that the Democratic Party has changed in the state. This move gives State House Republicans a supermajority, allowing them to override any vetoes from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Cotham's switch has been criticized by House Democratic leader Robert Reives, who called on her to resign. Republicans have been advancing legislation this year that in previous years Cooper successfully vetoed.

via WTVD-TV|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

NC State Rep. Tricia Cotham switches from Democrat to Republican party.

North Carolina Democratic Representative Tricia Cotham has reportedly switched to the Republican Party, giving the GOP a veto-proof majority against the Democratic governor. Cotham's reason for flipping is unclear, but she recently came under fire from her Democratic colleagues for skipping a vote to override North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Republican-sponsored legislation relaxing some gun laws. Cotham is expected to make the formal announcement during a press conference on Wednesday. Her former colleagues are calling on her to resign.

via New York Post |

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

NC Democrat Tricia Cotham faces backlash over party switch

North Carolina Democrats are calling for the resignation of Rep. Tricia Cotham after reports surfaced that she would switch parties to the GOP, giving Republicans a veto-proof supermajority in the state’s legislature. Cotham's move is seen as a "deceit" and "betrayal" by Democrats, who say it would give Republicans greater power over issues like abortion and elections. Cotham beat her Republican opponent by nearly 20 percentage points last year after a crowded Democratic primary.

via The Washington Post|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via Fox News|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

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.

via Axios|

#democratic-party #north-carolina #politics