North Carolina state Rep triciacotham will be switching party affiliations from Democrat to Republican, handing the GOP a supermajority in both state legislature chambers. Cotham said she was frustrated w/ the current state of the Democratic Party.
Cotham made the decision out of frustration with the current state of the Democratic Party, she told reporters on Wednesday, noting its lawmakers have become increasingly narrow-minded despite painting themselves as inclusive. Cotham’s exit surprised several lawmakers as the ex-Democrat has served in the party for over a decade.
The announcement prompted a flurry of responses from both parties, with several national Republicans applauding Cotham's decision. “Voters are leaving the Democrat Party every day because its extreme agenda hurts North Carolina families,” said Sen. Ted Budd in a statement to the Washington Examiner. “Far-left Democrats will only fight for a radical, woke agenda — not for good, hardworking people. Rep. Cotham’s historic announcement highlights that Republicans are the only party focused on the bottom line for taxpayers here at home. I wouldn’t be surprised if Democrat lawmakers in Washington, DC follow suit.
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