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ColinC

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3. So they at least didnt pass it with a veto proof majority?

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Wed Nov 27, 2024, 06:58 AM

Nov 27

Good news! I know they tried the same crop in 2016 -also before losing their supermajority. That time it passed but the state supreme court threw it out. Since the state Supreme Court would likely uphold it this time, it's good that it will likely not get the votes it needs...

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North Carolina's governor has vetoed a GOP bill that would weaken his successor and other Democrats [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 27 OP

Do Republicans have the votes to override his veto? nt SunSeeker Nov 27 #1

I think technically (by party numbers) they still have a supermajority and could override BumRushDaShow Nov 27 #2

So they at least didnt pass it with a veto proof majority? ColinC Nov 27 #3

I think the hope is that those 3 (R)s (IIRC) who didn't vote for the bill BumRushDaShow Nov 27 #4

Any idea how many they need? ColinC Nov 27 #5

Had to hunt (and I think the focus would be on their state House) BumRushDaShow Nov 27 #6

Thank you!! ColinC Nov 27 #7