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Cha

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17. You've probably seen this.. "small victory.."

Reply to Coolest Ranger (Reply #16)

Sat Dec 31, 2016, 09:54 AM

Dec 2016

Judge Blocks N.C. Law Stripping Power From Incoming Governor

RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina judge granted a small victory to the state's incoming Democratic governor on Friday, temporarily blocking a law by Republican lawmakers stripping him of control over elections in a legislative power play just weeks ago.

Wake County Superior Court Judge Don Stephens blocked the new law, which would end the control governors exert over statewide and county election boards, as Gov.-Elect Roy Cooper is set to take office Sunday.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-blocks-n-c-law-stripping-powers-incoming-governor-n701686

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North Carolina gov.-elect sues over law stripping his powers [View all] DonViejo Dec 2016 OP

He said he was going to do it Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #1

My sister and niece live near Ashville, Coolest! Cha Dec 2016 #14

Rock on Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #16

You've probably seen this.. "small victory.." Cha Dec 2016 #17

It led the news Coolest Ranger Dec 2016 #18

I'm pretty happy too! Cha Dec 2016 #19

Good. I figured this would go to court. LisaM Dec 2016 #2

Not that I like the law forthemiddle Dec 2016 #3

Depends what the state Constitution says. NT cstanleytech Dec 2016 #4

Thanks forthemiddle Dec 2016 #5

Cooper is no fool and wouldn't pursue a court case without reason and legal basis. Ford_Prefect Dec 2016 #6

He probably along with the attorneys have a good handle on what the Constitution says. Alekzander Dec 2016 #8

it's a cheap political trick NewJeffCT Dec 2016 #7

Judge temporarily halts NC law changes NewJeffCT Dec 2016 #9

Wow! that's something! Thank you, NJCT Cha Dec 2016 #15

There should be laws preventing passage of new legislation after an election. Thor_MN Dec 2016 #10

Would you apply that to new Executive Orders because the Presidency is turning over to the 24601 Dec 2016 #11

I said, and meant, legislation. Thor_MN Dec 2016 #12

Good Luck to Gov Elect Roy Cooper and North Carolina! Cha Dec 2016 #13